Radio mount help

[purplewg]

Ok, so I have a radio set with speakers I got for the cart on sale. I really don't want to do the Marine box mount. I prefer to build my own overhead console. My problem is where do I get a mount for the din style radio? I want to mount the radio in some sort of mount which will be mounted into an overhead console. Any ideas on where to get such a mount? Thanks

[kab69440]

You can use one of those generic aftermarket underdash kits. They are cheap, and a basic console could be built around one. The great thing about the DIN chassis, is that all you really need is a hole, and the sleeve will provide the retaining force to keep it where it was put. Heck, you could walk in to a department store, buy an install kit for say, GM vehicles and design the rest of your console around whichever adapter you chose to use.

[purplewg]

Originally Posted by kab69440

You can use one of those generic aftermarket underdash kits. They are cheap, and a basic console could be built around one. The great thing about the DIN chassis, is that all you really need is a hole, and the sleeve will provide the retaining force to keep it where it was put. Heck, you could walk in to a department store, buy an install kit for say, GM vehicles and design the rest of your console around whichever adapter you chose to use.

Yeah, I figured a single din is a single din but thought maybe one was more adaptable to building a console around. I saw the under dash kit and that is definitely a consideration. In my Gator I used a Marine chassis and it worked great but the GF has to be different ya know.

[kab69440]

Dude, I am all about different! I understand her feelings. I'm just saying you could use one as an anchor and design the rest of the console around it. Go crazy, and let's see some pics!

[purplewg]

Originally Posted by kab69440

Dude, I am all about different! I understand her feelings. I'm just saying you could use one as an anchor and design the rest of the console around it. Go crazy, and let's see some pics!

Yeah, I will take a closer look at it and see how I might be able to use it.

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I own a cattle ranch so I suspect the term Dude does not apply to me.

[kab69440]

No offense intended, man. I use "dude" for just about everything. If it makes you feel any better, I myself have been a city dweller for the last 23 years or so. I reckon that I, myself qualify as at least a middle-eschelon dude. Keep those cows coming, I do love some steaks and roasts!