The Wanderers build

[superbuickguy]

If you didn't read my footer - void every warranty - you'll see why that is true

but first, tweeters need installed

so cute

then a hole for the radio control unit

not a lot of room behind the dash pad...

mark for 2nd hole

almost last test fit.... still need a bit more space in the back

and now room is created

then CAD then make it in aluminum

so shiny... why aluminum, see below

then finish it off with pop rivets.... why not just glue? ever heard the expression - when you have a new hammer, everything is a nail? In this case, I have a new milwaukie pop rivet gun

see if I can head off two concerns. 1) why not use the stock spot... not enough room, I like big maps and this entertainment system will also be my GPS unit when off road, and 2) but blocking the vent will make the system not work as well.... I think GM put that box like it was out of convenience because nothing goes straight up from the hvac unit below. in any case, there is plenty of room for the same volume of air to go around the notch. Add to this, I used to do V8 S10 conversions. We took at least 1/2 if not 2/3rds of the hvac space in creating room and we never had a complaint about the a/c system not working as well as stock....

 

[superbuickguy]

now fits just fine

just sitting in place....

yes, it will be kind of a pain to adjust while driving but I can get a remote or steering wheel controls if it really bugs me

with that said, it puts it in a place that I can watch it from the back (when the camper is on), and gives the navigator access to it. Not just that but the screen is huge, and should easily be seen from the driver's seat. Also, that gives me a space for a cubby for my phone where the radio used to be.... a win to me.

 

[Kingsize24]

now fits just fine

just sitting in place....

yes, it will be kind of a pain to adjust while driving but I can get a remote or steering wheel controls if it really bugs me

with that said, it puts it in a place that I can watch it from the back (when the camper is on), and gives the navigator access to it. Not just that but the screen is huge, and should easily be seen from the driver's seat. Also, that gives me a space for a cubby for my phone where the radio used to be.... a win to me.

I REALLY like that alot. Great install!