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TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 11:25 AM
Hey guys I've been having a ton of trouble finding a deck template for my radio that fits just right in my alero. I can't seem to fit the radio in there just right. Any tips?
Edit: will post pictures later.
jawa
10-20-2011, 11:47 AM
Where in wi are you?
TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 11:55 AM
Northwest. You know where Rice Lake is?
Edit: Jump on 53 North in Eau Claire and there I am. Since your right under Eau Claire.
jawa
10-20-2011, 12:16 PM
Im in appleton actually
TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 12:17 PM
Well shit come visit today lol!
lonnie
10-20-2011, 12:23 PM
Did you cut the back out? I had to cut some of the plastic in the back when I put in my first head unit.
jawa
10-20-2011, 12:40 PM
Gotta work today
TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 01:16 PM
What do you mean cut the plastic out?
lonnie
10-20-2011, 01:55 PM
There is a plastic brace in the back, and from what I understand inorder to fit aftermarket head units in these cars you have to remove enough so that it fits...on my first unit I had to cut a chunk out so that the radio would sit back far enough to put the screws in.
zzyzzx
10-20-2011, 02:06 PM
There is a plastic brace in the back, and from what I understand inorder to fit aftermarket head units in these cars you have to remove enough so that it fits...on my first unit I had to cut a chunk out so that the radio would sit back far enough to put the screws in.

I really can't tell if the OP is referring to the front or back of an aftermarket head unit.
TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 02:12 PM
Perhaps you can post a picture as to what your talking about? It would help me very much because its a bitch to get a radio in, let alone to get it in to where it looks nice.
lonnie
10-20-2011, 02:40 PM
I really can't tell if the OP is referring to the front or back of an aftermarket head unit.
Honestly I assumed that he could find the right kit from Best Buy, Walmart,...etc and was talking about just the fittment, but then again we do have guys messing up color coded wire harnesses...lol!
TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 07:08 PM
No i know what you mean about the plastic brace. It held the factory radio up. You cut that out you can get radio in more so it fits right.
jhubbz
10-20-2011, 08:41 PM
Notice on either side that support bar is cut

http://i54.tinypic.com/2a5f8t4.jpg
clutch1
10-20-2011, 09:32 PM
Dash kit is the Metra part 99-2003. Buy it at best buy for $20, or online, or whatever.

And like they said, yes, there will be excess plastic behind the radio, that will hamper you from putting it in all the way. Get a dremel or whatever and cut the pocket bigger until you can slide the whole deal in.
mfuller
10-20-2011, 10:36 PM
Dumb question -
does a double-DIN deck like the following fit?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWXR610/JVC-KW-XR610.html?tp=5684
TaurineMike
10-20-2011, 11:58 PM
Thanks Jdubs for clarifying that. It was exactly what I was talking about. I wonder what the easiest way would be to take that out.
lonnie
10-21-2011, 07:32 AM
Thanks Jdubs for clarifying that. It was exactly what I was talking about. I wonder what the easiest way would be to take that out.
Heeeeyyyyyy there I don't get a thanks too.....lol!!
TaurineMike
10-21-2011, 03:17 PM
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3861010/1999-oldsmobile-alero-gls-sedan-4d (second picture down)
This is what it looks like IF you don't cut out that plastic piece in the back after installing it. (FYI this isnt a picture of me lol..)
Thank you loonie :)!!!
jhubbz
10-21-2011, 08:49 PM
Ouch, looks like you cracked the fascia on the right?
TaurineMike
10-22-2011, 02:11 AM
Its not a picture of me nor related to me, I'm white as hell.