Empty Space for Factory CD Player

[RebelDogg]

Just wondering what other people have done after replacing the stock head unit.

The CD player is a separate unit (under the A/C controls) For a while I just left it, but I needed to remove it not to long ago and decided to just leave it out. Now I'm trying to figure out what I can put there as it's A. ugly; and 2. a wasted space.

I've got some ideas, but I was just wondering what others have done if anything. I can't stand looking into that hole anymore, but it seemed stupid to just leave the useless CD player there.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

i crammed a CB in the empty hole. you can also get the factory dash pocket off of ebay or from the dealer for under $20.

 

[JKmotorsports]

For one customer, I installed a 5.1 DSP and he wanted the center channel in the factory cd spot. I installed the speaker and stretched spkr cloth behind the bezel in frt of the spkr. For another customer I flush mounted an older Sirius receiver. Digital voltmeter behind a sheet of tinted plexi for another truck.

 

[kinggreen803]

i was wandering the same thing if you come up with something let me know

 

[OuR97HoE]

for now we just left the cd player there =) ive almost put a cd in it a few times now! We have been thinking if we should do anything with it or just leave it there too!

 

[ColaCanyon]

Just buy the delete pocket off of ebay. That's what I did and mounted my bass knob from my amp to it.

 

[Hoe Sir]

I would like to place my head unit where the cd player is. Then I would like to put a nav system where the factory radio is. Any do's or dont's or constructive imput always welcome.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

your going to have to cut the dash up to make it work since the original Cd unit isn't as wide as a normal headunit. IIRC its not deep enough either.

be some work but it would be cool if done right.

 

[Boarsheadburban]

I did this several years ago. A din headunit will fit, but as 96procomp said, you will have to cut to get it in there.
That is the first Sony in car in navigation system in there. (relocated the HVAC controls as well)

 

[Hoe Sir]

Looks great BHB. Don't stop there, please show the relocated HVAC controls.

 

[Boarsheadburban]

Looks great BHB. Don't stop there, please show the relocated HVAC controls.

...Oldschool. 1996

 

[Hoe Sir]

Thank you BHB. Fantastic job.

 

[96cherry]

id like to see something like that with a double din radio, but anyway A+++++ looks cool

 

[peterey2]

I have the stock tray that went in that compartment. I'd have to find it but I know its around here somewhere. I'm also trying to find the wire harness for the CD player that goes there. I replaced the tray with the CD player, but have no harness. Anyone have one??

 

[peterey2]

ColaCanyon...where'd you get those white needles on your gauges? I never saw those before.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

ColaCanyon...where'd you get those white needles on your gauges? I never saw those before.

if i remember correctly he has a limited tahoe, they came with the white faced 120MPH guage clusters. (the fog light switch gives it away as a 2000 limited or Z71)

 

[Hooptyhoe]

I put my ipod cable and my remotes there. It is pretty handy.

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

I put my ipod cable and my remotes there. It is pretty handy.

Hahaha i did the exact same thing. alpine n all. too bad iPhone 2.0 software doesnt like alpine. =(

 

[peterey2]

if i remember correctly he has a limited tahoe, they came with the white faced 120MPH guage clusters. (the fog light switch gives it away as a 2000 limited or Z71)

Gotchya. Thanks

 

[tahoebrotha]

Hey does anyone have pics of maybe a 1/2 or single din equalizer installed in there? I'm sure I'm gonna have to cut the dash trim a bit but I think it'll look badass.