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Offline CA Big Red

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Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« on: October 13, 2015, 02:33:37 am »
I don't want to cut the dash and I don't need the post stereo to run my new stereo system that connects to my iPhone when I get in. I've got a unit tucked under the dash now.

Are there any creative examples of how to fill that old stereo space with other useful options? Switches for auxiliary lights or?

Any pics would be appreciated.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2015, 03:15:50 am »
How about just putting the stock stereo in there. Keep it looking clean. Also you could maybe find an aftermarket cubby to fit in there. And then drop some led lighting into the post holes.
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Offline BiggG74

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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2015, 03:16:42 am »
They usually sell the cubby at stereo shops. 
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Offline fitz

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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2015, 04:52:21 am »
  The Military pick ups & blazers from 84-87 came with a radio delete plate from the factory to fill in the hole for the radio.
  Google "CUCV radio delete plate".  I've seen them on eBay for $10-$15.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2015, 10:47:56 pm »
I would stick to the old stock stereo if it could connect to my iPhone.  That has been my dilemma. I don't want to buy a post deck that I'm not going to really need to play tunes, but I don't want to cut the dash either. So I was hoping to get some creative ideas on what I might put there.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2015, 10:48:20 pm »
Fitz, I'll look up the plate.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2015, 10:57:19 pm »
heres what one of those delete plates looks like
http://www.hillbillywizard.com/cucv-parts/cucv-dash-bezel/
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2015, 06:56:37 am »
What kind of system did you use to connect to your phone? I was looking to get something like it.

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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2015, 07:10:50 am »
I know a guy...  Who can take your stock radio and put a 3.5mm jack or even bluetooth on it.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2015, 02:05:57 pm »
I am running this radio in my truck.  It has Bluetooth, mic etc and fits in the factory location  http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=RTRUSA-Model2&Category_Code=RADIO

They also have a 1.5 DIN version for the later model trucks.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2015, 08:57:44 pm »
I would put a delete plate, then punch a bunch of holes in it for additional gauges: oil temp, trans temp, diff temp, vacuum, etc.
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2015, 09:55:36 pm »
I have a similar scenario in my 79 Silverado... I think I'll put a Bluetooth deck hidden somewhere... Behind the seat or something... and see if I can get the original deck and just plop it in the hole to keep it looking stock. Tho... Could get cute and recess a new deck in the opening and hack the front off a stock deck and mount it so it flips open to access the Bluetooth deck? I dunno just brainstorming. Would love to see what you end up doing.


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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2015, 07:36:18 pm »
Captkaos, I took that deck (example in  ) to my local audio guy and he was quick to steer me clear from that option due to all of these tech reasons that ended with, "you'll get a lot better quality system going for a lot less money going with this," as he walked me through this non-mechanical deck that mounts under the dash. I do not know anyone who has any experience with that deck. So, how has it been for you and do you use that deck to talk on your phone through the stereo system. Also, I'm curious to know what you did to quiet the cab. Part of me doesn't think I should worry about phone calls because these trucks are so loud. Your thoughts are appreciated
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2015, 07:39:54 pm »
Chargrove217 I'm with you on wanting to keep things looking clean and stock. I would be interested to know if anyone has ran a system where you have the option of having both decks, a modern and a stock. I think it would be cool to have a completely stock tape deck in there that works that would play a couple of old school tapes I grew up on, but mainly using the non-mechanical deck to hook up to my iPhone. Has anyone done that?
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Re: Ideas or Examples For Filling the Stock Stereo Space
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2015, 08:11:12 pm »
@ big red: I like that idea. It would be a pretty easy wiring job to switch between decks on one pair of speakers. From what I have read the tape deck wasn't stock until the 80's. Mine has an aftermarket tape deck in it so I am on the hunt for the stock radio. Might try to find stock speakers and use the grilles from them on new speakers. Prob a lot of work to look stock and sound modern but worth it in my book.


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