Date:         Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:14:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need Recommendation: Audio System for 85 Vanagon
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"Take a hammer, large, and smack the 2x4 repeatedly bending the stupid
bracket in the back."

That sounds like a great way to deal with the bracket ... or an alternative
....   I cut it out, using a Dremel (or equivalent) with a cutoff wheel and
cut the bracket out by inserting the Dremel through the ashtray hole.  It
left a couple of bracket stubs towards the top, but there is plenty of
clearance for the head unit.

Roland

On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ignore the dimensions and just buy whatever. It will fit.
> Not at first, but I'll share with you the secret.
> Take a 2x4 and insert it into the radio hole with the radio out. Take a
> hammer, large, and smack the 2x4 repeatedly bending the stupid bracket in
> the back.
> Now install your stereo.
>
> I've put at least a dozen stereos in Vanagon with this method and it
> works. Everything I've ever used has fit.
> With that said I like pioneer.
>
> -craig
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