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Making an enclosure for a double DIN radio

  • 04-05-2013 5:08pm
    #1
    Dr Nic
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    Hi there,
    I drive a 406 coupe and have a double din JVC in it for some time. The problem is the double din leaves about 3" gap above it that is unsightly.
    Is it possible to make something to fit in there and how hard/expensive would it be for a guy with minimal resources/experience?

    Thanks for any help...
    J


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  • #2
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    How deep is the gap? Maybe you could get a CD holder to fit? Otherwise you could make a pocket for general storage. If there was a panel there already, could you use that to make the surround?


  • #3
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,463 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Where has the radio been fitted? Does a double din fit in place of the existing radio? - Bottom panel in the dash?
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  • #4
    Dr Nic
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    I actually inherited the placement. Previous owner fudge.
    It is where the radio was, but its bigger than the previous radio so he cut out the bottom rim and jammed it in there. Rough looking.
    Its about 3 inches and crosses the width of the centre console there...

    Any idea's? I would have to make something. Or else cut out some plastic maybe


  • #5
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,463 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    I was going to say you could take the face off the original radio, cut out shape of new one and so use the old face to fill around the new radio, maybe filling any holes and wrapping it after.
    If I understand you right, the last owner has cut the bottom out of the dash centre console. Sounds like a massive butchering job was done.
    Any pics?


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