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Double Din into VG

Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by 1_johnboy, Jun 11, 2011.

  1. 1_johnboy

    1_johnboy Member

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    Thought Ide share my experiance with the install I had today. I couldnt find much info on it other than "cant be done". I thought this was the case.
    I took this more as a challenge....and also had some spare time

    Here is what I found out.

    Honestly its not worth it. I dont believe it can be done without destroying the heater box (my method) or a major relocation of the whole heater/ventilation ststem.

    In the end I was not happy with how it all finnished up (just doesnt look any good), but my process was that I wouldnt cut anything they I couldnt replace without to much trouble.

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  2. wraith

    wraith Hand over the dog bikkies

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    You went to all that effort for a cheap and nasty double din. For shame.
     
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    Quick go to the wreckers get replacement parts and put it back to normal before a Holden enthusiast or soon to be ex friend sees your rice interior !!!

    Next time you get some spare time, polish the car or replace the oil or something :)
     
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    VKCOMMO Carpark Mechanic.....

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    Yeah, Id get a new heater box and console and remove that. If you're going to do it, might as well do it right.. e.g build a custom console and relocate the **** behind it...
     
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    I think I`ll just put it back to standard, was a good exercise to under take. Learnt some stuff. Its a good headunit, just looks very out of place in the old ute.

    What really shits me is the heater haddent work since I had it. During the distruction I got it working - then just to put a hole in it with the screwdriver!
     

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