Radio removal- Under Dash A/C?

[Hotshot]

Stupid question from iggerant, uneddicated new Mopar owner. Is there a way to remove the radio from a '67 A-body (Dart) from the front? The car has the dealer installed A/C under-dash unit and I'm just not real thrilled at having to try to dig it out if that is the only option. I just cant deal with a.m. radio static any more and I was hoping to be able to upgrade without digging into the glove box to install the new one.

 

[player1up]

hotshot, I believe you are stuck with pulling the A/C vents..
The glove box is cardboard and does not like holding up to being removed
here is the process I follow..

1. A/C vents out
2. ash tray out
3. put arms up through dash and get cut up :sad1:
4. wiggle wiggle repeat step 3.
5. remove the radio :blackeye:
6. CUT THE DASH and put in your stereo of choice

may think long and hard about step six if you EVER want to fully restore.

 

[Hotshot]

Gee, thanks for the positive news! I figured it was gonna be like most vehicles, but the under-dash A/C was the biggest issue.

As far as full restoration....There isn't much call for a full on resto of a 67 Dart 270 4-door :tard:

Thank you for the reply...

 

[player1up]

yeah I hear ya, The vents should have 4 stamped nuts uch: that hold it to the dash and 2 small screws that hold it to the blower housing.. not bad to remove.

 

['74 Sport]

I don't know how much you want to invest in a new sound system, but before you start tackling the chore of removing the ol' AM and cutting in a new stereo, you might take a look at SecretAudio at http://www.customautosounds.com/classic/secret.html. They offer a unit you can locate under the seat, in the glove box, etc. and it lets you leave the old unit in-place for the stock look. No prying eyes will see the new system (discourages theft.)

Jerry