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Date:         Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:08 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         DHaynes57@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Stereo Upgrade Question

In a message dated 96-05-03 09:12:46 EDT, tforhan@usa.pipeline.com (Tom
Forhan) writes:


>
>Following Ajax' hints from a few weeks ago, I ordered a Crutchfield catalog
>as basic reference material. After drooling for a while, I called the 800
>number to find 
>out what size reciever would fit in the Syncro Westie. The sales rep said I
>could 
>not exceed 6 1/4 inches in depth. That pretty much excluded 95% of the head
>units
>they had listed, including ALL the dash mounted CD players.
>
>Who has been down this road before?  Is the 6 1/4" restriction for real?
>
>


Measure for youself.  You can get under the dash by removing the ash tray.
 There is a metal bracket that can be reomved for more space.  The heater
housing will support the rear of the radio with a little rubber shim added.
Dennis.
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