Radio install and Console??? 90 Notch

03-09-2001, 05:26 PM

The armrest was taken out by Ford for a partial year in an effort to save weight (believe it or not - I was shocked when I read this too). Following a brief period of customer outrage, Ford went back to the old way of doing things a short time after. Looks like you got one of those transition cars.

As far as the stereo, if you get a pair of the Ford removal tools (like $2 at Pep Boys) and pull the radio, you'll notice that the "cubby hole" is attached and pulls out with it. You can buy an install kit for the Mustang at any Best Buy or Circuit City for about $15, which will fill the entire space in your dash. I'm not sure what brand it is - they're all equally chintzy but mine has held up so far. Also it will be bulky like the GM adapter you refer to. Mine required drilling four holes and attaching to the dash with screws, but it looks stock when you get it done.

The bottom half of this new faceplate will have a knock-out panel which you can pop out and put in an EQ if desired. Otherwise, there's just a big flat space below the new stereo. Either way, you'll lose the cubby hole and the valuable spot for change, cigs, and turnpike tickets it used to provide.

Hope this helps...

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Greg
91 LX Convertible

[This message has been edited by cleangreenmachine (edited 03-09-2001).]

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03-09-2001, 05:26 PM	#7
cleangreenmachine Guest Posts: n/a	The armrest was taken out by Ford for a partial year in an effort to save weight (believe it or not - I was shocked when I read this too). Following a brief period of customer outrage, Ford went back to the old way of doing things a short time after. Looks like you got one of those transition cars. As far as the stereo, if you get a pair of the Ford removal tools (like $2 at Pep Boys) and pull the radio, you'll notice that the "cubby hole" is attached and pulls out with it. You can buy an install kit for the Mustang at any Best Buy or Circuit City for about $15, which will fill the entire space in your dash. I'm not sure what brand it is - they're all equally chintzy but mine has held up so far. Also it will be bulky like the GM adapter you refer to. Mine required drilling four holes and attaching to the dash with screws, but it looks stock when you get it done. The bottom half of this new faceplate will have a knock-out panel which you can pop out and put in an EQ if desired. Otherwise, there's just a big flat space below the new stereo. Either way, you'll lose the cubby hole and the valuable spot for change, cigs, and turnpike tickets it used to provide. Hope this helps... ------------------ Greg 91 LX Convertible [This message has been edited by cleangreenmachine (edited 03-09-2001).]