[70chevy]

I want to cut out the whole for a new Cd player in place of where the old nasty GM pushbutton radio was. I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of what the specs are for a standard DIN mount deck. Otherwise i am ripping out my deck from my current truck and put it up to the metal and start hacking.

Also do i just wire in all my speakers straight from the harness of my choice. What i mean is can i just pick a harness and wire it up to my cd player and then run the lines to my speakers and just run it to the correct locations?

What is the best option for a shaved antenna? I have seen the top glass mount kits for a very decent price.

I am just trying to wrap up the last of the interior!!

[FASTCHEVY]

When you go to cutting, cut the top and bottom, then fold the two
metal flaps back inside. that's so the old radio can be put back
if ever restored to original.

You should have install directions with your CD deck.


Shane.

[poncho62]

To power your CD player, use the old live wire from the original radio. You will also need a constant 12 volt sourse to keep proper time on the clock and station presets. Your instructions explain this .
Run all new speaker wires. Get quality speaker wire, not thin junk. You might want to upgrade to an amplifier later.

If you don't want to cut the dash, build a little console under the dash to put it in..

[70chevy]

I plan to cut the dash. What I am needed is the specs on how big the whole is for a standard mount deck. I am not sure where to look!

[FASTCHEVY]

Get the deck before you take a saw to your dash.

[70chevy]

Well i am tight on money and I am painting my dash as soon as the humidity clears up like hopefully tomorrow. It is all that is left to paint. But it is an alpine standard size deck. Shouldnt it be a standard mount?

[FASTCHEVY]

Originally posted by 70chevy
Well i am tight on money and I am painting my dash as soon as the humidity clears up like hopefully tomorrow. It is all that is left to paint. But it is an alpine standard size deck. Shouldnt it be a standard mount?

Huh? you have one allready? just hold it up to the dash and mark
around it.
but yea it should be standard size.

[70chevy]

No I know what i am getting. THat is why i was hoping someone would have the mounting bracket size on hand. Sorry for the miscommunication

[rnpit]

Try this link they should have the mounting size for the radio you want to install. www.crutchfield.com

[sbchevfreak]

if you flow is low, just go down to your nearest car audio place and see if they will measure up the DIN sleeve for you, or even better, lend you one to trace out.unless they are real stingy or hard up for install work, they should be willing to help you out (especially if you are buying your deck from them )

[akm]

if you still need it, just give me a heads up and i'll measure mine tomorrow.

[70chevy]

thanks for all the help i just uninstalled one from another truck and did my cutting yesterday!! Thanks again