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parapa
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 Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:27 am Post subject: Oblige to cut dash board to install a 1 DIN Stereo? |
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Hello, i'm interest to install a new stereo (in order to replace my old school tape stereo)...
I would like to know if on a 78 bus, i'm oblige to cut the dash board to install a modern stereo (1DIN)?
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webwalker
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Yes
But don't. There are stereos out there that will fit, and provide modern benefits.
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aliennetwork
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Zelten
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:21 am Post subject: |
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I'll trade you mine that has already been cut for your uncut dash.  |
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parapa
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:28 am Post subject: |
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Do you know that are the dimensions (in centimers) of the wall ?
Thanks for your answers |
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busman78
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A Din 1 will slide in with very little trimming, even for the "oh god leave it stock" crowd a Din 1 trimming will not hinder an old AM/FM being put back in someday and the face plate will cover the trimming.
The trimming is easy with a hand file. |
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EZ Gruv
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:50 am Post subject: |
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The amount of trimming necessary is so minimal, you'll never notice. Go for it, and spare the reach to the glove box every time you want to change station.
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1977_L63H_P27
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I put in a classic Pioneer and only had to trim about 1/16" off the bottom of the opening. You really can't tell. Peace!
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parapa
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| 1977_L63H_P27 wrote: |
| I put in a classic Pioneer and only had to trim about 1/16" off the bottom of the opening. You really can't tell. Peace! |
And in mm (millimitters)? |
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EZ Gruv
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| parapa wrote: |
| 1977_L63H_P27 wrote: |
| I put in a classic Pioneer and only had to trim about 1/16" off the bottom of the opening. You really can't tell. Peace! |
And in mm (millimitters)? |
You can use an online conversion tool just as easily as we can. Look it up.
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Bradgt74
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ccpalmer
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Do it. Good music's worth it. I'm kind of a stock guy but let's join the modern age already.
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mattcuddy
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| Note that you may not need to trim anything, you may be able to just bend the lower metal inward out of the way slightly. That's what I did many years ago. |
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parapa
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| Bradgt74 wrote: |
1.5875 millimeters
Google can be a quicker source than Samba if you put forth the effort.  |
I've done it, I was not sure if it was "inch" units  |
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1977_L63H_P27
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| parapa wrote: |
| Bradgt74 wrote: |
1.5875 millimeters
Google can be a quicker source than Samba if you put forth the effort. |
I've done it, I was not sure if it was "inch" units |
' = feet, " = inches. SAE is tha' shizzle 
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ccpalmer
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| mattcuddy wrote: |
| Note that you may not need to trim anything, you may be able to just bend the lower metal inward out of the way slightly. That's what I did many years ago. |
Very good point. That's how I would do it if I had an unmolested dash.
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parapa
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:08 am Post subject: |
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| Do you think I can "win" 5 mm if I bend the metal? |
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ccpalmer
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| parapa wrote: |
| Do you think I can "win" 5 mm if I bend the metal? |
Of course you can with enough time and money!
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airkooledchris
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yes and no. you can bend, but the corners might need a little cut to allow the bending to be uniform from right to left, otherwise you'll just bend it down in the center/middle and the edges won't bend as far down. a little cut will make it roll down a bit smoother.
id try just bending first, but you might have a nicer clean bend with a tiny cut in the corner. |
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