Fit a regular size stereo head unit

[Beatman]

This is a tricky job that I would not recommend unless you are pretty confident in fabrication/ cutting.
The plastic centre console looks at first to be the main issue but you will find the the metal bracket suppoting the dash structure is also to narrow to accept a regular size stereo.
The answer? An angle grinder, file, electric drill, craft knife and a ruler!

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Using a couple of multi purpose metal straps from the hardware store to re-engineer the mounting points and centre console support. I made it so the lower mounting points use the plastic centre console screws to help streamline the install.

We also now have a nice large storage cavity under the head deck which helps satisfy my quest for space!



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Sorry, some of the pics came out a bit blurry. I will see if I can do a bit better!

[Beatman]

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This plastic center console was already a bit tatty so I had no problem with taking a knife to it. May vinyl paint it or buy a new one eventually.

[Obsessive]

Good work, plus nice to see that the carpet has gone :rolleyes:
(I remember the Trade Me photo's from the previous owners hack job!)

What are your plans for the lower section of the console?

[old'uns]

i was lucky & had a spare radio fascia to hack about :)

[Beatman]

I will have to make a box out of fibreglass or something. Will probably stay as is for sometime while I work on more pressing matters, (motor rebuild, legal wheels etc).

Might make a temp box out of dare I say "carpet"!
You wouldn't notice it as it would be internally mounted plus any items you place in it wouldn't rattle, ( quite important ).

Maybe some nice "Zebra skin" to match the floor mats?!