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'87 GT: Installing Aftermarket Stereo into Stock Console Opening?

  • Thread starter Thread starter 66Resto91
  • Start date Start date Nov 7, 2008
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66Resto91

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  • Nov 7, 2008
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I'm toying with the idea of putting an aftermarket radio in my '87 GT. The console I have is mint, and I hate the idea of using one of those screw-in b-off plates you can buy to install an aftermarket stereo. It took me quite a while to find a console that hadn't been drilled for an aftermarket radio, and I'm really hesitant to cut up the console in my car.

Is there any way to install an aftermarket DIN-sized stereo without using that b-off plate? I'm not worried about looks, I'm more worried about how to make the radio lock into place. In other words, I don't want to hit a speed bump and have my stereo fly out onto my shifter.

Does anyone have any ideas?
 

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Ok, I dont know exactally what years have the pocket below te radio, but get the stock pocket. Use some backstrap and ( strips of meatel with holes in it,) and bolts to secure the back mounting points of the pocket to the two bolts coming up from the transmission hump. This creates a perfect (And secure.) DIN sized hole in the dash. ( For an aftermarket sterio.) I have this setup currently in my '93 GT and have had since "00. ( If U need pics, lemme know.)
 
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