Here it is, folks. Did the custom work myself.

I'm not a professional, as you can probably tell.

Erik

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thats pretty good can u send me the dimentions of the new cut space (overall Width and Height, and height from the top of the **** spaces to the top of the cut under the vents)

im bout ready to do mine but wanna have someting to go by so i dont totally F mine up.

 

I don't recommend measurements, especially since the fronts of all headunits are different. I recommend trimming a small amount from the radio dash plate a little bit at a time with a very sharp wood chisel. That's what I did.

If your unit is as large as mine, you will also find the space inside the dashboard isn't large enough to fit the unit inside.

Erik

 

Looks like a good job, enjoy.

And out of curiosity, which model radio is it?

And Welcome to DF.

 

It's an Eonon G2103U, a Chinese headunit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280899650724...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

How did you mount it to the dashboard? and what did you have to cut out to make it fit?

 

I had to take a reciprocating saw and cut out the entire plastic shelf the original radio sat on. I left the mounting screw holes in place, as they fit any universal mounting kit.

The back of the larger radio just barely sits on top of the main structural beam that runs through the back of the dash. I put a shim between it and the bottom of the radio.

The thin plastic piece that sits between the radio cavity and the vents also had to come out.

 

Thank you very much for the info, It is much appreciated.

 

Nice job. I am getting ready to buy the Alpine INE W960 Nav unit for my 2005 Dodge Dakota? The dimensions are 7x315/16x61/2. Would the 6 1/2 inch depth fit in the cavity? Thank you

 

I see that that unit posted above, Eonon G2103U, has a depth of 6.69 inches (170mm), so you should be good with your Alpine INE W960 (165mm).

Welcome aboard.