Alternate to the Metra kit

[Roodaddy]

I went into a local car stereo guy asking for Metra install kits. He did not sell the Metra line, but sold Scosche. We looked through the Scosche catalogue and after ~ 20 minutes we figured the VO41641 kit was the appropriate substitution (see http://www.scosche.com/scosche/installa ... O41461.asp).

He ordered it for me and it arrived in 3 days . First problem was the package was labeled VO41461B. It was missing the very interesting metal back clip you see in the catalogue and on-line. But for C$14.00 I figured it was worth the gamble. (dealer invoice was C$11.75)

I'm going to install it this weekend so I'll let you know if there are problems #2 or #3.

Interestingly, when I opened the package I looked over the part...what do I see...the part is "stamped" with the Metra logo and part #99-9200. Which is the DIN mount part from the Metra kit that is discussed in these forums (99-9222).

Cheers,
Bill

[1970F250]

i just cut the stock metal one and put in the radio. it might not look good but it works

[Ford_Doctor]

Looking forward to the finished photos, I'm getting ready to install some tunes and was wondering what the Volvo bracket looked like mounted.

[trukcrazy]

Does anyone here have experience fabricating new items? I know customcrewcab does, anyone else. A new face plate made to match the original look of the dash, but for mounting modern stereos would be nice. Maybe someone could make a new part for us?????

[Roodaddy]

Finished install.
Man these kits are GREAT!!! It fits perfectly, it is easy to secure with self-tapping screws. Biggest problem was man-handling the of old AM deck out. (remove glove box liner and right side defrost hose first).

See attached.

The deck I have is quite "crappy" but is has a CD input for the portable MP3 or CD/MP3 walkman (Bonus for me).

Only thing left is to decide where I'll put the speakers!?!?

Cheers,
Bill

[1970F250]

looks good

[71-F-250SC-72-F-250C]

I was going to get one of those, but my radio doesnt move at all, and its not even bolted in. Ignore the arrow.

[rjewkes]

that is one idea for the ashtray roodaddy. Never thought of using it as an inverter or recepticle space.

[Heavenlyfire]

Radio looks great . As for the speakers, I mounted mine in the headliner, doesn't look bad and sounds great.