CD player installation question - Please help!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Dremel or Shotgun? (like TwinTurbo suggested) J/K Olivier!
Hey Norm, what do you know about radios anyway? As if you could hear yours over those pipes! (and he's getting bigger ones
)
Norm was the only person at the track Saturday night NOT covering his ears when the blown alcohol dragster was running
I'd have a LOTA hearing loss
Hey Norm, what do you know about radios anyway? As if you could hear yours over those pipes! (and he's getting bigger ones
)Norm was the only person at the track Saturday night NOT covering his ears when the blown alcohol dragster was running
I'd have a LOTA hearing loss
Le Mans Master
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
My stereo hasn't worked for almost 2 years now. But it looks good filling in the bezel. I do still have the 10CD changer in the car (somewhere). Oh yea, where the heater use to be. WOW...maybe I should remove them both for less weight!!!! 
The stereo does give the car that stock NCRS look !!!
The stereo does give the car that stock NCRS look !!!
Last edited by LOTAHP; Feb 8, 2005 at 11:18 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Sherwood Park Alberta
Don't cut it. 
Go to this link and look under VS Exclusives! Then check out DIN Stereo and Gauge Bezel for C3 
http://www.vettespecialties.com/
Go to this link and look under VS Exclusives! Then check out DIN Stereo and Gauge Bezel for C3 http://www.vettespecialties.com/
Last edited by vttedrm; Feb 8, 2005 at 11:44 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: San Antonio TX
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
I used a jigsaw and a metal blade to cut mine. I also used a file to make the final fit nice and tight for the cd player. Not too bad. Just mark out your pattern to cut by on the back of the bezel and have at it.
This is how I did it. Just go slow and take it easy.
After I mounted it, I then filled in the sides with some filler and this is how it sits now.
I still need to sand it down some more and clean the edges up before paint.
Safety Car
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your gonna cut up a piece of that car that you shouldnt! put it away on a shelf(the stock benzel) and get a aftermarket plastic one to butcher up. someone on here found them already rectangled for the c.d. player install
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From: Boston MA
Update
I cut my Bezel last night. I started with a sawzall, but there was no way to keep it clean so I decided to switch to a dremel. I used a dremel and a dremel cutting wheel. It took forever, but I ended up getting it to fit. I went to put the plastic trim piece on that I bought and it broke! I can not believe it. Luckly, I have a steal one that I may be able to cut with the dremel. I will get to work on it tonight and try to post some pictures.
I know how rear those bezels are. If the bezel was in good shape, I would have kept it but it really was a piece of crap. It had already been hacked by the previous owner. I thought about getting the aftermarket bezel, but the 68 costs 250 bucks! I will post some pics as soon as I finish.
I know how rear those bezels are. If the bezel was in good shape, I would have kept it but it really was a piece of crap. It had already been hacked by the previous owner. I thought about getting the aftermarket bezel, but the 68 costs 250 bucks! I will post some pics as soon as I finish.
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Additional Question
I attempted to cut the metal trim piece with the dremel tool, but it just ruined the finish. Instead, I ordered another plastic trim piece from the same online place that I order the previous one from. After I get it, all I have to do is cut the plastic trim piece and then install the radio. I already checked and the radio fits in the bezel, so it should be easy sailing from here.
Here is a question for you: Any suggestions on the easiest way to cut the plastic trim without ruining it. I tried to score it with a razor knife, but because of its awkward shape, it was very difficult. I ended up just using a razor blade. Is this the best method? Any tricks?
Thanks,
Joe
Here is a question for you: Any suggestions on the easiest way to cut the plastic trim without ruining it. I tried to score it with a razor knife, but because of its awkward shape, it was very difficult. I ended up just using a razor blade. Is this the best method? Any tricks?
Thanks,
Joe
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Update with Pics
Hello everyone,
Thanks for all of your help, here are some pictures of the bezel after the install. Not perfect, but good enough for me.
As promised, here are some pictures of the bezel with the CD player in it. As you can see, the bezel was already in pretty rough shape, so I cut it with a dremel tool to fit the CD player. I used a plastic trim piece to go around it for a snug fit and a cleaner look. That same plastic piece, I broke the first time I tried to install the radio. The trick is to score it with a razor knife and then “snap the blade through the plastic, once you have a decent groove. It took a while to get that plastic piece right. (about 1.5 hours) Cutting the bezel took about 2 hours. The cost so far for the CD player, paint, tools, and materials is about $100.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Next step is wiring and installation into the car. I hope that I can get this thing back together!
Question for you: Where did you guys get your constant power from? And what about the ground, where did you find a good one of those in the console?
I will post more pictures after I install this thing on Sunday.
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks for all of your help, here are some pictures of the bezel after the install. Not perfect, but good enough for me.
As promised, here are some pictures of the bezel with the CD player in it. As you can see, the bezel was already in pretty rough shape, so I cut it with a dremel tool to fit the CD player. I used a plastic trim piece to go around it for a snug fit and a cleaner look. That same plastic piece, I broke the first time I tried to install the radio. The trick is to score it with a razor knife and then “snap the blade through the plastic, once you have a decent groove. It took a while to get that plastic piece right. (about 1.5 hours) Cutting the bezel took about 2 hours. The cost so far for the CD player, paint, tools, and materials is about $100.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Next step is wiring and installation into the car. I hope that I can get this thing back together!
Question for you: Where did you guys get your constant power from? And what about the ground, where did you find a good one of those in the console?
I will post more pictures after I install this thing on Sunday.
Thanks,
Joe
Race Director
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From: FL
Originally Posted by vttedrm
Don't cut it. Go to this link and look under VS Exclusives! Then check out DIN Stereo and Gauge Bezel for C3
http://www.vettespecialties.com/
Go to this link and look under VS Exclusives! Then check out DIN Stereo and Gauge Bezel for C3 http://www.vettespecialties.com/
$200 Ouch.
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From: Boston MA
Originally Posted by SteveG75
$200 Ouch.
I would have paid it if my bezel was in goood shape, but it is a real piece.
Anyone know about a good source for constant power, I can tap into. or a good grounding location?
Thanks,
Joe
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
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Originally Posted by 68coupe
Question for you: Where did you guys get your constant power from? And what about the ground, where did you find a good one of those in the console?
I will post more pictures after I install this thing on Sunday.
Thanks,
Joe
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Originally Posted by tshort
I didn't use any of the wires from the wiring harness because they were already hacked a bit. Plus, the speaker wiring is goofy and just got confusing so I ran all my own wires. I ran the constant pwr and ign pwr to the fuse box. I first tried using the ground that was already there from the wiring harness but it was horrible and let in a lot of noise. So I ran a 10 gauge wire straight to the battery and that did the trick. I would suggest the same and it will help eliminate any alternator or other noise.
Thanks for the tip.
I think that I will do the same.
Did you just pigtail the connection into the fuse box with female connectors??
Thanks,
Joe
Last edited by 68coupe; Feb 16, 2005 at 12:47 PM.
