Tony Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) thought this may be interesting for some that considered using their sn radio bezel rather than swapping it out for an 03/04 radio and shifter bezel. this is'nt so much a write up, lol. just an idea for some folks need a radio puller, or make one. i used a wire hanger and slid it in the slots to release the receiver and cd player. pull that out and disconnect. 2 8mm bolts to hold the radio bezel along with a couple clips and remove that. shifter bezel held in by clips. one plug for the aux. needs to be disconnected. remove heater control panel. 2 8mm bolts and a few plugs. then you'r left with a gaping hole with a metal brace running directly across the center. you could either completely drill out the rivets and remove...or do what i did and simply cut it in the center and fold each side down out of the way. ok on to some pics, haha!first thing i did was trim the backside of the heater control panel to make it fit where the cd player use to reside:now it will sit flush in there like it was supposed to be there:of coarse i also cut the center plastic strip that ran between the heater control and receiver. after doing that i now had a 8.5" square hole. the double din was about an inch short all the way around si i simply cut out a panel using 1/4" mdf and use industrial hot glue to hold it in place:then one quick coat of filler:then measure the double din width and height. center it and cut out panel to fit it evenly. sand and filler primer. test fitted:was going to just roll with that, but couldnt stand how far it stuck out. the problem was since i moved the double din up a spot where the heater control panel was it now was hitting the heating ducts in the back that fn sucked!!!!! so i just did this:made a trim panel just simply cut out of wood:filler and filler primer to mold it in:sand it all smooth and a couple more coats of filler primer:now all i have to do is square up the center cut out to be perfect and smooth it just a tad more. paint it and install it that will be done today.pics when it's in. promise Edited January 27, 2013 by tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 may do one more coat of filler primer also and wetsand it. it's actually pretty fn perfect already. and fellas this is seriously only a days work if ya stay on it. looks like a lot but it's really quick & simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4Mustang Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Good job, Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 That looks amazing tony...good job sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Damn tony... Looks amazingSent from my phone using tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 so how many of you are disappointed to see an auto, lolol.it still has a little bit of poke but it's the way it has to work for the ipod port on the side. this is an old double din....like when they first started making 7" touchscreen double dins, hahaha. however it works perfect and i kept it like new so instead of dropping a lot on a new one...imma just make this effer fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 The wood trim idea....genius! Would of never thought to do that. Looks real good dude, cant wait to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 If I sent you mine would/could u do this for me? We could work out the details privately of course... Just gauging your interestSent from my phone using tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 This turned out awesome so far, you're getting the gears turning in my head now, damn you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Tony that looks freakin awesome keep up the good work bro can't wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) The wood trim idea....genius! Would of never thought to do that. Looks real good dude, cant wait to see it finished!lol, detroit likes wood. :whistle:If I sent you mine would/could u do this for me? We could work out the details privately of course... Just gauging your interestSent from my phone using tapatalkdude i would do this for ya for free, i would def need your car and head unit though. some are deeper and some are wider...etc, be tough to get it right w/o the 2.This turned out awesome so far, you're getting the gears turning in my head now, damn you!lol, like you dont have enough shit to do right....i actually need to start my fn bags and swap this pi intake. why i started fn with this i have no clue?????Tony that looks freakin awesome keep up the good work bro can't wait to see the finished product.thank ya sir appreciate that!couple quick coats of satin black krylon fusion. might switch to flat...this satin is a little too glossy.shitty pics but ya get the idea, lol. i def think i'm gonna wetsand it one more time and do a couple coats of flat. not feeling the glossy look it has at all. i'll get it done soon and post some pics of it complete and installed. i have some billet heater/ac control knobs on the way so that should look purdy good when i'm done. these pics make it look a tad rough but it's actually straight as hell and decent smooth. Edited January 27, 2013 by tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I kinda like the satin. Do the shifter bezel and check out how it looks. I think it looks real good. But your fabwork on the bezel looks freaking awesome man. You'd never know now that it looked ghetto fab before hahaha <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Well done sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Customizing porno right there tony...good job sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Damn Tony, that looks incredible. Definitely have skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Well done sirCustomizing porno right there tony...good job sir!Damn Tony, that looks incredible. Definitely have skills.thank ya gents :yo:wish it would warm up a tad, soon as it does i'm going to get busy finishing it all up. waiting on some stuff from AM...billet shit. pics soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3vst8r96gt Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 so how many of you are disappointed to see an auto, lolol.Someone's shy about the the size of their shifter handle lolI'm actually having a hard time finding a 96-98 gt auto coupe in my price range .... All the 5spds are going cheap if they sell at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRoush Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks perfect, Tony. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That double din looks right at home in there. Nice work Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Someone's shy about the the size of their shifter handle lolI'm actually having a hard time finding a 96-98 gt auto coupe in my price range .... All the 5spds are going cheap if they sell at allcause people need to text when they drive. pita with a stick.Looks perfect, Tony. Nice work! :yo:That double din looks right at home in there. Nice work Tony. :drinktothat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 looks amazing dude, if I decide to do this with mine your help will be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 teaser pic just need to install it:i kinda was waiting on this stuff to get here.it's the door handles, window switches, shifter bezel and ac knobs. rather than painting the bezel body color i decided to try to make it look as factory as i could. - the knobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Put it in already!!! Put it in!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 lol, man i'm so dreading that part. wires and shit everywhere...uuuggghhhh :yawn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 haha stop teasing us! ;] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hurry up tony lolSent from my phone using tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Put it in already!!! Put it in!!!lol i'm going to leave that alone.BUT yeah Tony you're killing us dude. The work you did on this is remarkable really can not wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 very nice job i hope to have my touch screen in this year too , your pics make me want to start on it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Bryan is getting a little too excited. Y'alls private bromance is shooting into the thread...... (see what I did there, lol)Those final shots look awesome Tony. I'm amazed on how it turned out. Can't wait to see it all installed. :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 lol i'm going to leave that alone.BUT yeah Tony you're killing us dude. The work you did on this is remarkable really can not wait to see it finished.lmao!!!!!!! you should read what he has been pm'ing me....:confused2:lol, j/k! i'm going to get this effer in today..even though it's but ass cold!!!!!!!!! thanks for the props fellas...much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 lmao!!!!!!! you should read what he has been pm'ing me....:confused2:lol, j/k! i'm going to get this effer in today..even though it's but ass cold!!!!!!!!! thanks for the props fellas...much appreciated!Tony! You said it'd be our secret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Tony! You said it'd be our secret!so does that mean Bryan wears the skirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 fuck that, we take turns. it really helps the relationship blossom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 fuck that, we take turns. it really helps the relationship blossomHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA quoted for truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) lmao...crazy fuckers! here man...it's in..geeeez!still need to do the billet window switches and door handles...i froze my fn ass off today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited January 31, 2013 by tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Damn man! that looks better than factory stock! If I ever decide that I want a DD, I maybe contacting you to make one for me =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 sounds good! thanks broskie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Awesome job Tony, the fit and finish is incredible! Top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 tony; Have you considered either a B&M hammar shifter or a billet shift knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I agree with Bryan & Dan, that looks incredible and should have contacted you to make it a factory option Also agree with MMR, a B&M Hammer shifter will be a nice mod. I loved having them in the '95 GT & '96 GT I had. I wouldn't own another SN95 automatic without one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
