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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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I have a 1980 with a radio/cassette deck that I would like to replace with a modern radio/CD player. It turns out that the space the old one occupies is not very popular because it is not a single or double din space. I believe I can install a single din but there will be an opening either above or below the new radio. What is the solution?
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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I believe you can get a large cover plate to cover the excess space then snap the radio face place plate over it. I also believe if you do a search, you might find some more info. Good luck with your project.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Check this out:

http://www.californiastingrays.us/Ar...tts/Radio.html
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Just so happens....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...e-savings.html
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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probably all the suppliers sell a center gauge cluster housing with the DIN size opening made into it, then you don't have to go hacking up your original dash cluster.
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