How does the factory radio mount? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmcshorty · 05-19-2005, 07:45 PM

Is there anything that holds up the radio under the dash? I don't see any holes and I don't remember if there was a bracket for the original radio.

68w/sbc406 · 05-19-2005, 07:47 PM

for factory radios there is a bracket that comes off the firewall

warthog52 · 05-20-2005, 01:17 AM

Yes, as the previous post said. there is a small bracket that attaches to the firewall just beneath the speaker. a support strap (approximately 4-5") attaches to the stud on the back of the radio and the other end attaches to the bracket. This supports the rear part of the radio. Good Luck.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-20-2005, 06:39 AM

There should be a bracket for the speaker mounted to the inside of the firewall just behind the radio. The radio support bracket fastens to the speaker bracket. If you truck never had a radio installed there may not be holes drilled for the speaker bracket but there are two dimples at the right locations.

Here is a picture of the speaker bracket, the support bracket is fastened to the speaker bracket on the right side.

Jim

05-19-2005, 07:45 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	How does the factory radio mount? Is there anything that holds up the radio under the dash? I don't see any holes and I don't remember if there was a bracket for the original radio. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-19-2005, 07:47 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	for factory radios there is a bracket that comes off the firewall __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-20-2005, 06:39 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	There should be a bracket for the speaker mounted to the inside of the firewall just behind the radio. The radio support bracket fastens to the speaker bracket. If you truck never had a radio installed there may not be holes drilled for the speaker bracket but there are two dimples at the right locations. Here is a picture of the speaker bracket, the support bracket is fastened to the speaker bracket on the right side. Jim Attached Images

05-20-2005, 01:17 AM	#3
warthog52 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2	Yes, as the previous post said. there is a small bracket that attaches to the firewall just beneath the speaker. a support strap (approximately 4-5") attaches to the stud on the back of the radio and the other end attaches to the bracket. This supports the rear part of the radio. Good Luck.



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