Securing Double Din Radio

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YungFlip43

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I have an 86 SS and I'm going to install a double din in the dash. Fitment is fine, but there is no dash install kit for it obviously. How is everyone securing their radio to the dash cavity?
 

pagrunt

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Unless you plan to remove the heater controls there isn't enough room top to bottom for a double din. The opening is just enough for a 1.5 din. You'll have to be creative to make it look clean & well fitted.
 

ssn696

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Echo the double DIN. The HVAC has all those vac hoses hangin out of it. I made a bracket out of aluminum to replace the stamped steel one, to fit a stacked DIN radio and 1/2 DIN equalizer/amp. About 30 years ago. Paint it black to hide any mistakes when cutting out the stock plastic radio plate.
 

JAMCAR223

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I was under the impression that once you filed down the steel bracing/frame, it was such a tight fit, you didn't need anything to hold it in place.
 
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