Series 3 clean/not bodged fitting of a stereo into dash

onecelledcreature · Apr 11, 2016

has anyone got examples of a clean stereo/radio fit into a series 3 dash.
i'm interested in trying to use the panel/cutout to the right of the centre panel.
see here,

i'm interested in what people have managed without cutting up the rest of the dash too much or adding extra bodges.

The dash is fairly shallow, but now that CDs are on the way out and mechless DIN units are more common it should be easier than before.
has anyone seen any good examples that look all right?

Freetime101 · Apr 11, 2016

Nope, but interested in any that have

I think the main problem is finding a modern unit that doesn't look out of place in a series Landy...

onecelledcreature · Apr 11, 2016

Freetime101 said:
Nope, but interested in any that have
I think the main problem is finding a modern unit that doesn't look out of place in a series Landy...

that has crossed my mind, but i don;t think there's many choices.
At least in that position it is obscured fairly well by the steering wheel.

honolulujoe · Apr 11, 2016

my dash didn't have that cut out

tomhop · Apr 11, 2016

will be interested to see how you get on i always thought it would look out of place, unless you found an old fashion looking radio.

Jam1 · Apr 11, 2016

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-C...294866?hash=item27ec1181d2:g:l-wAAMXQCtlRQxB3

onecelledcreature · Apr 11, 2016

Jam1 said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-C...294866?hash=item27ec1181d2:g:l-wAAMXQCtlRQxB3

I like the idea but that managed to not look old or new at the same time

Jam1 · Apr 11, 2016

onecelledcreature said:
I like the idea but that managed to not look old or new at the same time

Yeah it's not right in any way is it

tomhop · Apr 11, 2016

This one is good but a bit pricey
Retrosound Hermosa Chrome Euro Black & Chrome Bluetooth USB Classic Radio

tomhop · Apr 11, 2016

Amazon product

honolulujoe · Apr 12, 2016

wouldn't you need 100w per channel in a series? that's only 25 you wouldn't hear it over the engine

John S · Apr 12, 2016

I have the cut out but my radio is in the cubby box. Problem with that location is making sure the radio fits the depth behind the cut out.

onecelledcreature · Apr 12, 2016

anyone ever actually seen somthing fitted here? i assume that's what it is designed for, but my guess was most recent radios were too deep to use.

Freetime101 · Apr 12, 2016

If I ever get as far as the dash with my rebuild

I was thinking of sticking a CB radio in there - or a bank of switches for work lights etc. Probably a CB.

John S · Apr 12, 2016

Isn't that what it's for? A bank of switches?

Freetime101 · Apr 13, 2016

Dunno, would the drivers knee keep hitting the switches though? It's been a while since my dash was where it should be...

vilguy · Apr 13, 2016

what about just having a 3.5mm jack connection to connect an ipod or whatever, and run the speakers off an amp?

viamphie · Apr 13, 2016

I stuck my radio where the dial templates are, as I dont have that cut out to the right. It does stick forward too far and I now wish I hadn't done it. When I get round to replacing the dash I may just stick with an MP3 and an amp.

Bobsticle · Apr 13, 2016

You can buy a bluetooth unit for your bathroom with ceiling speakers. Im sure it could be adapted for the tratter. Auto connect as soon as you turn the starting handle and your iphone is away and running its battery down.

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