Posts: 45
From:sacramento, ca. usa
Registered: May 2000

posted 10-03-2000 02:04 AM               

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i'm considering installing a new stereo in my car. i'm still not sold on the custom autosound head units and i like the current selection of in-dash cd units...question, how "bad" is it to hack up the stock mount to fit a new DIN style head unit? any other ingenious mounting ideas out there? is it all that difficult to put a new one in? i feel bad cutting up the dash but the new tech looks good. what's consensus out there? thanks again....jeff

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Posts: 1391
From:Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 10-03-2000 04:04 AM               

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Dont do it! That is one big rectangle you will have to cut. I have seen a number of people mount them under their dash with brackets. Pick up a Street Rodder mag and you will see some premade mounting boxes that mount under the dash, some very trick pieces that look nice. I have also seen people mount them in the glove box (they buy ones with the wired remotes, wireless cant go through the glove box door :>). Some of the things rodders do are very cool. They have motorize mounts that come down from behind the dash to reveal the cd player. Any of these ways you either use a block off plate or leave the old radio in (with the old radio, thats what theives are gonna notice first :>). If you do the mounting right they will be even harder to steal than ones in your dash itself. The other way is to get a converted JVC or Kenwood (Sac Mustang sells one of them I think) deck that has cd controls and install a 6, 10 or 12 disc changer (# depends on brand). Wiring a deck is very easy to do. Hope I have been of some help :>).

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Posts: 11
From:Houston, Texas
Registered: Sep 2000

posted 10-03-2000 09:21 AM               

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I suggest that if you want a CD player in the dash go for it, on the 67's the radio bezel just screws in and replacements are readily available if you ever want to go back stock. The bezel is pretty thick though so make sure you have the right tools to cut it.

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1967 Mustang Fastback-under construction
351W
T-5 transmission
Vintage Air
Cragar S/S 195/60/15 and 295/50/15
lower shelby side scoops
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and going to try and paint it Silver (wish me luck)

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Posts: 223
From:miami, fl.
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 10-03-2000 11:12 AM            

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Thast's true on a 67-68. I think that I may do the same thing rather than waste out a primo 68 console! I'm goin to make a hole for the new radio, cutting off those pieces on the back and then make a new front. As for a console, those aftermarket "humphugger" aftermarket consoles work great and look good I have the kind that slips over the regulat console on my 65 and it's great-has a drink holder.

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Posts: 120
From:S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000

posted 10-03-2000 11:37 AM               

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You can use a Customer Autosound deck and just use a CD changer with RF hookups. Or do what I65Stang said and get a Kenwood or JVC with changer controls. Its up to you but if you do put in one of those nice CD decks, I hope you park your car inside! If you don't than, don't let me walk by your car, look in the window, and bust out my slim jim!!

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