wierd stereo position

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sheep

Discussion Starter · Apr 10, 2008 (Edited)

wierd stereo position *updated*

well im sure you guys know that on the 92 - whatever year, the stereo was just to the right of the steering wheel then farther right of that is the tape deck thing. was wondering what my options are with this set up. buddy of mine said that a friend of his took his stereo next to his steering wheel out and put a little cubby hole there then replaced the tape deck with the aftermarket deck, i was thinking that was a good idea but im not sure where i can get a cubby hole like that? if someone could point me in the right direction i would appreciat it

or can i just take out the OEM stereo and throw a aftermarket deck there? it doesnt look like it will fit tho but i guess i might as well ask since i found a cubby hole that would replace the tape deck lol

thanks to anyone that can give me some help.

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DirtDog

· #2 · Apr 10, 2008

sheep said:
well im sure you guys know that on the 92 - whatever year, the stereo was just to the right of the steering wheel then farther right of that is the tape deck thing. was wondering what my options are with this set up. buddy of mine said that a friend of his took his stereo next to his steering wheel out and put a little cubby hole there then replaced the tape deck with the aftermarket deck, i was thinking that was a good idea but im not sure where i can get a cubby hole like that? if someone could point me in the right direction i would appreciat it

or can i just take out the OEM stereo and throw a aftermarket deck there? it doesnt look like it will fit tho but i guess i might as well ask since i found a cubby hole that would replace the tape deck lol

thanks to anyone that can give me some help.

Ok, I have quite a bit of experience with stereos in the older C/K trucks. First off, you can get the cubby hole thingy at a junkyard. They came in the base model trucks that did not have a stereo. Second, the stock stereo consists of three components: the control panel (just to the right of the steering wheel) the main unit (under the dash) and the tape deck. There is not enough room next to the steering wheel to mount a head unit there, so it MUST go in the place of the tape deck. You will have to by a dash kit that replaces the panel where the tape deck is, and it will allow you to mount any single DINN head unit there. You will also need the wire harness adaptor so you don't have to cut the harness in the truck. All you will have to do is connect the harness to the wires comming out of the harness for the new stereo, then plug the other end into the three little harnesses in the truck (you have to disconnect them from the main unit under the dash) You will not have to remove the main unit that is hidden under the dash, it can be left in the truck if you want to. It's pretty easy to do this, it just takes some time. Hope this helps. I will get some links for you in a few, so you will know where to get the dash kit and wire harness.

Jack

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DirtDog

· #3 · Apr 10, 2008

Ok, here is the link to the dash install kit. You can find them that color-match your interior, this kit is only in black though, and it's under $14, the color matched ones are more expensive

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=896365

and here is the wire harness you need:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=870830

It says that it's for '73 to 91, but it will work on all GM's up to '94

Hope this helps

Jack.

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DirtDog

· #4 · Apr 10, 2008

Also, here is a cubby hole pocket thingy I just found on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dash-Mnt-Void-P...ryZ85806QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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DirtDog

· #8 · Apr 12, 2008

crane3447 said:
Well since you have the knowledge, Maybe you can help me out. I have the same stereo set up in a '93. Not working though. I got a whole other stereo (all 3 parts) and replaced them all. No luck. When I started driving the truck, only one of the dash speakers was working. I'm not getting an sound at all now. Not even static. Blown speakers mabey? I know this a common problem and I've seen it before but still haven't found an answer.

It is most likely the speakers. They were VERY prone to blowing in the '88 to '94 trucks because they were pretty much the cheapest speakers that GM could get, and they sucked. There is also the possibility that the replacement stereo is bad... Just a thought.

Jack.

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DirtDog

· #12 · Apr 12, 2008

crane3447 said:
I thought that it was a built in amp for those yr's. Do you know where to look?

There is no amp in those trucks, He is referring to the main unit located under the dash. The amp is built into it. I have changed or replaced stereos in about 9 of the '88-'94 GM trucks, so I'm kinda familiar with them.:happy:

Jack.

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DirtDog

· #15 · Apr 14, 2008 (Edited)

sheep said:
if i go into best buy or a stereo place are they going to make me have them install it? money is kinda tight and i like to do my own stereo stuff just so i know whats going on with it and i can make sure there isnt any wires hanging loose that shouldnt be and all that good stuff.

No, just make clear to them that you know what you are doing and that you want to do it yourself. Most places wont hassle you about them doing the work, if they do, just tell them "no thanks, I'll take my business elsewhere" Thats what I always do:happy:. I've only had one place that I went to try to make me let them do the work, and I said the above line to them. Most of the time they will help you and not try to push their services on you. Just go in and say "I need the dash install kit and wire harness adapter to install an after market stereo in a 1992 Chevy full size truck, and do you have the dash pocket that replaces the control panel next to the steering wheel?" thats it, they should help you with no hassles.

Jack.

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