Car audio upgrade ?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Car audio upgrade ?
I am iterested in upgrading my stock (twin shaft style head unit) to a modern chassis . W/O cutting the bezel all to hell .. Is there any aftermarket bezels out there that would use a modern head unit ? or if not have any of you use a modern radio with the stock bezel ?
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I am iterested in upgrading my stock (twin shaft style head unit) to a modern chassis . W/O cutting the bezel all to hell .. Is there any aftermarket bezels out there that would use a modern head unit ? or if not have any of you use a modern radio with the stock bezel ?
Here's one another forum member is looking for for his Vette.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1029
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This bezel will allow a single DIN style head unit in your dash without cutting. Personally I would buy a new standard one, cut the hole yourself, and save the new one as a spare.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1030
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1030
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Here's one another forum member is looking for for his Vette.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1029
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1029
.. No thanks .. I will get another standard bezel and get a top end din unit for a lot less.
Last edited by C3Racing; Dec 27, 2006 at 11:04 PM.
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I am iterested in upgrading my stock (twin shaft style head unit) to a modern chassis . W/O cutting the bezel all to hell .. Is there any aftermarket bezels out there that would use a modern head unit ? or if not have any of you use a modern radio with the stock bezel ?
Matt
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It is actual;y a top end unit in old stereo clothing. It's got all the benefits of a new Kenwood Excelon, but it looks stock and fits in a stock location.
Now, I tend to agree with you...you have more options and value by getting a DIN bezel, and installing a nice aftermarket head unit.
Racer
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I bought a new center console bezel from wilcox. I think it was a CF deal of $150.00 for the bezel. I bought an alpine radio, threw some 6x9's in the back, replaced the front speakers, hooked it all up with XM radio and called it a day.
Couldn't be happier. Well worth it in my opinion.
Will
Couldn't be happier. Well worth it in my opinion.
Will
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I just cut my bezel and fit the DIN CD player in. Even if you bought a stock bezel and cut it you would still saved money over what they want for a bezel made to fit a DIN radio. Then you can buy any radio you want.
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I just cut my bezel and fit the DIN CD player in. Even if you bought a stock bezel and cut it you would still saved money over what they want for a bezel made to fit a DIN radio. Then you can buy any radio you want.
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Don't forget to warn him him about messing up. I have done several of these, and I still messed up, and had to buy ANOTHER one...which ended up costing more than a new one with the cutout ion it already.
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I would recommend buying a modern CD player of your choice. Most newer models have an auxillary plug on the front to hook up an IPod or MP3 player. I cut the stock radio bezel and then finished off with a bezel cover from millionbuy.com I think the cover was about $14 including shipping. I used the plastic bezel as a template to scribe a line on the stock stereo bezel and used that as my cut line.
Here is the finished product:
Here is the finished product:
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I would recommend buying a modern CD player of your choice. Most newer models have an auxillary plug on the front to hook up an IPod or MP3 player. I cut the stock radio bezel and then finished off with a bezel cover from millionbuy.com I think the cover was about $14 including shipping. I used the plastic bezel as a template to scribe a line on the stock stereo bezel and used that as my cut line.
Here is the finished product:
Here is the finished product:
That looks great, but what year is that on?
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I use a Dremel all the way with the cutoff wheels. They are small and easy to be precise with. I still messed one up...that was a $75 mistake.
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I too use a Dremel with a 1" cut-off wheel. Measure twice, cut once and you can always cut more off but can not add it back on. I sold about 20 of these on E-Bay for $350 with a real nice Kenwood head unit with remote control. Stopped doing it about a year ago. The extra cash helped fund some of my '82 restoration.
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I would recommend buying a modern CD player of your choice. Most newer models have an auxillary plug on the front to hook up an IPod or MP3 player. I cut the stock radio bezel and then finished off with a bezel cover from millionbuy.com I think the cover was about $14 including shipping. I used the plastic bezel as a template to scribe a line on the stock stereo bezel and used that as my cut line.
Here is the finished product:
Here is the finished product:
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I just cut the DIN hole with a cut off wheel(die grinder,but a dremel would also work) in my 74 bezel,measure twice and take your time it is real easy to screw this up!After that I just used a little bondo to fill in the spaces between the mounting bracket for the head unit and repainted it.I'll see if I can get a picture or two tomorrow if you like.
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Yep, that's it.