Cut dash?

[phillynitro]

I been poundering cutting the dash for a new radio I have a better then stock knob radio but thats not saying much.... I dont know if I should hide the radio in the center console or cut the dash any ideas what will be easier?Im good with installing and the wiring so thats not an issue.

 

[pauly383]

If you really want to make it clean , cut the dash . All the hiding things can be made to look and fucntion right , but if you are really into using it often , you want it right where you can reach it .

 

[BlackonBlue87]

Cut It!

I cut the center ac vent out and put the deck in its place. I had to route the vents differently but it wasn't too hard. It Looks much better than factory!

 

[mstockton]

I cut the center ac vent out and put the deck in its place. I had to route the vents differently but it wasn't too hard. It Looks much better than factory!

I was looking at making a pod up top in that same location, but that might work well for where I want to put a fold out dvd, are those rubber mats or carpet, if they are rubber where'd ya get 'em?

 

[phillynitro]

looks good I might have to barrow that idea blackonblue thanks

 

[dyeager535]

My opinion is just spend the money and get one that fits, but is "up to date" electronically.

Or, go get a stock tape deck (if you don't have it) get a tape adapter, and run an iPod. Never have to worry about someone breaking into the truck for a stock radio, and yo don't have to cut anything.

It's obviously a personal preference thing, I just don't like cutting the stock stuff up.

 

[BlackonBlue87]

I have my Ipod in the console and it works great. The fooling is precut rubber mats from lmc. http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/bzc/0080.asp

 

[phillynitro]

thanks for all the help guys