Retro fitting a non DIN stereo

[mr scoops]

I hardly listen to the stereo fitted in my Bay so took the Alpine CD player out and have bought a retro Sony tape deck.
Unfortunately the replacement stereo is just slightly smaller than DIN, and my dash has been cut to allow a DIN sized radio.
Any ideas how to get around this?

 

[Trikky2]

You can use a metal plate cut like the front panel of the radio, only larger. Use this to sandwich the dash between the two.

 

[mr scoops]

I'll try that, trouble is the non DIN is so close in size.

 

[Trikky2]

Do you mean the radio comes out as well as falling into the dash? If so you will need two plates, one on either side of the dash. It's a pain but it's possible and easier than welding in new metal or replacing the dash.

 

[mr scoops]

Yeah, that'd do it.
Cheers Dude