1st Apr 2016, 22:49
I agree with your comment. Leave the original in the dash and hide the new one in the glove box. That way you don't alter or cut out pieces of the dash for the aftermarket to properly fit.
I agree with your comment. Leave the original in the dash and hide the new one in the glove box. That way you don't alter or cut out pieces of the dash for the aftermarket to properly fit.
1st Apr 2016, 09:40
I would take it totally out while operational. And set it inside. The next owner has a working factory system now kept inside, safely stored in a heated home. If they want to go back to stock, fine. Having owned many old cars, I like reversible upgrades. Going from drums to discs, getting rid of points, going 12 volt, adding power steering, brakes, radial tires etc. The car is safer as well. The next person can remove and go stock again. Some cars even had factory CB like in the Corvette. Personally I switch to a really great hidden sound system with hidden amp and sub. The only tell tale indicator is a pair of black grilles on the rear deck. The other speakers are under the factory dash pad. And opening my trunk and seeing the spare tire is gone with an amp and sub. Nothing like driving a cool car with a great system playing a Doors CD. And having a hand held remote to keep from reaching to the dash! Who needs 8 tracks?