<VV> Corvair car stereo

[AeroNed at aol.com]

Charles,
 
The center section of the LM Corvair can be a bit difficult to install a  
modern DIN type radio. I've done two, in different ways in my two cars. My  coupe 
has a recessed bezel so that the radio is flush with the bottom edge of  the 
dash. Originally I installed it the other way, with the top flush, but Terry  
Kalp showed me how much better it looked with the top recessed.
 
In my sedan, I wanted a stock look. It is a 500 and had a radio delete  
plate. I used a similar recessed bezel and put the radio delete plate on a hinge  
to act as a door. It is held closed with a cabinet magnet.
 
The bezels were formed from sheet metal and the corners were welded (not  
really needed). They were installed in the dash with JB Weld. I cut out the  
stock radio knob tabs and enlarged the radio opening.
 
As for speakers, my coupe has 4. Two 6x9s are mounted in a custom sloped  
rear shelf cover. I put two 6" round speakers in the front doors. There is a  
"squarish" cut out in the door metal in the lower front corner that allow the  
speakers to be mounted there. I did have to cut the plastic chrome trim on the  
door panel but that was too difficult. The sedan has a couple of 6" round  
speakers in boxes on the shelf. I made the boxes small so they "hide" behind the  
rear seat somewhat.
 
Ned