My 87 stereo hole has been cut to fit a new style head unit. Is there any way to return an OEM without replacing the. BEZEL? Also, where do you find the new head units made to look OEM? I want the original style with the upgrades of new, digital, USB port etc... t.i.a.
you can get the installation kit for the squarebodies. it is a kit for putting a din mount in squarebody. the face plate it comes with, however, has the traditional 2 shaft style layout. (you can also 'knock out' that layout for a full din) so you get a 2 shaft, din mount radio that will look original style without welding in a replacement panel. otherwise, you'll need to weld in a panel. the shaft mounts are recessed and that is what 'holds' the radio in place for the most part. i went the adapter route myself to fix a butchered panel. good luck
WM you got pics of it installed? I’m about to cut the dash on my lwb to weld in my swb, but if I don’t have to do it...
Metra make a repair /install kit. #87-99-3052 I put a Retro Sound Hermosa in my truck. Has blue tooth/USB/RCA's, etc. https://www.crutchfield.com/S-6HmJC...MIiMCxr-iq7QIVaBmtBh3uHgOKEAQYAyABEgKCz_D_BwE
i used the same 'kit' as Craig 85 (whose truck is MUCH nicer!) my truck came to me with the dash cut out and oversize at that. i think my son said there was a full size CB in the opening. i welded in some metal and smeared some filler i bought a chinamart $20.00 sd card playing fm tuner stereo it'll do for now. good luck!
How did you support the back of the radio? Did you use the factory metal strap? Also, I have the same plasic face behind your radio. How did you get the radio to hold itself in place? Mine is trying to slide out.
the radio is a cheapie and super light/short (no high power mosfets/heatsinks) so i didn't use the 'plumber's tape' strapping in the back. the radio slides into a cage. the cage has tabs all around the perimeter that you bend up to lock it into the mounted portion. the radio then slides in and snaps into the cage. 2 popsicle stick looking things insert on either side to release the radio catches if you have to remove it again. good luck!
Thanks. yes I have a pioneer radio with a built in amp and other features. I'll have to use the strap or it pitches up. I need to adjust my tabs to hold better too.
