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Thread: Blanking plate where the stereo is???

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    Blanking plate where the stereo is???

    Can I get a blank from anywhere so I can neatly do away with the Gathers O/E stereo? I want to eventually install an amp, speakers and Ipod dock. Not sure I want an hole in the dash.

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    Get yourself a centre console from a car that has not had a stereo fitted as there will be a pocket/box in its place that is cut out when radio is fitted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve_M View Post
    Get yourself a centre console from a car that has not had a stereo fitted as there will be a pocket/box in its place that is cut out when radio is fitted.
    Sounds like a hunt for rocking horse poo.

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    Why don't you fibreglass and fill the hole yourself? Especially as your now painting all the interior trim, all the colour matching issues don't exist!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve_M View Post
    Get yourself a centre console from a car that has not had a stereo fitted as there will be a pocket/box in its place that is cut out when radio is fitted.
    I was unaware they came without stereo's? Must have been a type-R version If someone could source a part number, that might be the cheapest way to go, even from the stealership...if you don't want to mess with fiberglass anyway.

    I found a nice kit on yahoo auction for a doubleDIN replacement so you can put a regular doubleDIN stereo in place of the factory Gathers unit. It included the entire surround where the air controls are in. I'll post when I get home tonight,

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclejemima View Post
    I was unaware they came without stereo's? Must have been a type-R version
    No beat was built with a radio, they are all an accessory fitment.
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    I'd better place a wanted ad.

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    Check it out. Last pick is part #
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve_M View Post
    No beat was built with a radio, they are all an accessory fitment.
    I see! I've never, ever seen one without at least the 40w stereo. Must be pretty rare to not have the radio I guess!

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    @ Mylee, I have never tried fiberglass.

    I think I will try to find a consol with the pocket.

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    Looking at what you've done to your Beat, fibreglassing is well within your capabilities!

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    Radio hole

    I would also like to find the original shelf that exists if no radio is in the BEAT.
    If anyone knows about this please inform. -Vancouver, BC

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    Further to fabricating a blanking plate, consider:
    Abrade the surface of the console that will be overlapped with the plate. Size a sheet of 1-2mm thk plastic to fit over opening and align with a ridge or other contour change to help with blending. Chamfer the edges. Secure the plate with a rubberized adhesive. Allow to cure. Apply autobody fender paste / putty with fingers to blend the plate edges to the console. With the paste / putty still soft, add texture with a brush, rough sponge or whatever works best. Handsand. paint or cover with fabric.

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