Radio Mounting Hole in Dash

JeffRens · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject: Radio Mounting Hole in Dash

Does anyone know the measurements of the hole in the dash for mounting the radio in my 56 Oval? Mine is a square hole approx 5 x 2 inches. The distance between the shaft holes is approx 6-7/8 inches. Is this a hack job, or the correct hole for some stock radio? Thanks as always.... Jeff

Eric&Barb · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:35 pm Post subject:

This will help.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=223621&highlight=radio+hole

Bus 1955-66 has same.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=606091&highlight=radio+hole

So does 1955-66 K. Ghia.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=605169&highlight=radio+hole
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JeffRens · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks... What are the dimensions "C" and "D" in the first link in your reply. The image is not there.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:08 pm Post subject:

Well in the K. Ghia topic posted last it shows the shafts being 5/8" or .625" diameter which is close to .700". Some radios also required the shaft holes to be opened up.

Same K. Ghia image shows about 3/8" from shaft hole edge to the face opening edge. 3/8" is .375" or pretty close to .400".
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JeffRens · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks "Eric and Barb" so much. My all day dash hack repair job done. Now just need to cut square hole. I assume this is a stock mounting for a Big M radio?

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Eric&Barb · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject:

Looks good! Yes. the stock size hole for oval will fit a Motorola in it.
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