How do I go about mounting a new radio in the beast and make it look decent? Here is the hole. 1978 F250
http://i.imgur.com/Y1eNoX0.jpg
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How do I go about mounting a new radio in the beast and make it look decent? Here is the hole. 1978 F250
http://i.imgur.com/Y1eNoX0.jpg
Any place that sells sterios sells trim kits. A generic one will do fine. They might list your truck if you go to crutchfield.com and use their search tools.
You could probably do something with Kydex.
I made a gauge bezel out of aluminum once and it turned out great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zach O
Just put some 2x4's on it!
After looking at what is left of your dash and what is available out there I would use and aluminum plate for the opening and cut a din size hole in it. Mount radio and make sure you use a rear support. Are there already holes in the doors? This should be an afternoon job.
You need a modern radio with a DIN chassis and mount.
A 2cnd +1 for Crutchfield.
If you don't smoke you can fit one of the smaller Cobra CB's in the cutout if you ditch the ashtray.............
Hey Sparky Check these links out. Got anymore pictures of the the truck I love old f series especially the 79's as I grew up with one in the family.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...=98714&width=0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fko6rODTjI
I did a typo mine is a 76 F250 with the 460 V8Quote:
Originally Posted by 2XS
http://i.imgur.com/ZG2bsfH.jpg?1
You need to find a 78-79 grill and lights for it.
Totally changes the front end look.
I did one on my dads truck, it was a 84, instead of mounting on the dash i would cover it up and put it in the glove compartment. my dad loves it. he hooks his iphone up via bluetooth, and hes done.!!!
2nd you might want to measure the dept u have there to make sure a radio will fit.
Hell on those old Fords you can crawl up under the dash and take a nap.Quote:
Originally Posted by bjamar24
I put lots of radios, scanners and CB's in F350's of that vintage, even put a 5" TV in one just to the right of the radio where the AC vents are.
Behind the dash room is not an issue on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fko6rODTjI
Here's a decent video on what would need to be done to install a modern stereo into the cutout in the dash.
Cool
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Dam that sure looks like the exact video I linked 10 post ago. But what the hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by blacklabel
Turns out I don't take the time to read your posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2XS
LOL that's harsh. Just got to get my ass out there with my meter and find a constant hot and switched hot and I will be good to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by blacklabel
That shouldn't be too hard for an electrician..........[Tooth]Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparky
That was when TVs had CRTs, so that was a lot of room.......Quote:
Originally Posted by BPTactical
That's what I did in the Amigo.Quote:
Originally Posted by GunsRBadMMMMKay
Maybe this guy would trade
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4283481562.html