Date:         Mon, 12 Jun 2000 01:30:46 EDT
Reply-To:     Oxroad@AOL.COM
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From:         Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anybody - '88 In Dash Stereos with CD Players?
Comments: To: vanagon@volkswagen.org
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In a message dated 6/11/2000 11:23:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes:

<< At 03:34 PM 05/06/2000 EDT, Brian Doss wrote:
 >Has anybody found an aftermarket CD player/stereo that fits our Heidelberg
 >mounting system and so-on?
 > >>

Brian--

I haven't followed this thread so forgive me if this info is old. I got a
Sony unit from Crutchfiled. They say the space behind the Vanagon is a bit
tighter than it actually is. I fit the Sony CDX-4160--but I can't remember
exactly how deep it goes into the dash. I seem to remember it was about 1/2
inch longer than Crutchfield said would fit. The fit is tight but it does
fit. Maybe someone at Crutchfield can tell you what the depth on the system I
have is/ was and that will give you an idea what will fit. I basically just
did routine wiring to fit in the unit. Although the radio it replaced was
also an aftermarket Sony.

The cooling fins on the rear of the radio butt right up against the heating
duct that creates the norrow fit behind the dash. I'm figuring out a way to
add cooling fins or add to the existing fins as the radio and CD player do
seem to run hot.

Godd luck
Jeff
83.5 Westy
NYC