So I installed a new Sony stereo into my '74 Targa this weekend and ran into a few issues. When I pulled out the old unit (looked VERY old aftermarket tape deck), it was kinda jammed in there, and when I pulled it out, I saw that there was no support for the stereo. Basically there was hole for the stereo that opened into a large area with no top/bottom that I could secure the stereo or bracket that came with the stereo to. It also looked like if there was any type of support on the bottom, someone had cut it out - or simply tried to make the opening bigger.
When I slid the Bracket in, this is basically what it looked like (found this on Pelican's site)
Now I didnt bend the tabs on the bracket in yet so I would be able to remove the bracket later if needed, but the left side of the stereo once in is fairly secure. The right side however doesnt seem to have any support and bounces around. I'm not sure if bending in the brackets as they have them in the image above would do much to help stabilize the unit.
I took the car for a drive yesterday for a few hours and I think the bouncing may have taken its toll on the stereo already. After the day's drive, the TUNER only works off and on (which I am thinking may be due to the rattling the stereo was doing). Regardless I can send the stereo back under warranty...but I want to figure this out so I dont have any other issues with the replacement. What I am really curious about is whether or not there is some type of support for the stereo that was indeed cut out by a previous owner or there is some trick to getting this stereo more securely fastened.
My only other option is to turn the pocket into some kind of tray like this
Universal DIN Pocket at Crutchfield.comand install the stereo in the glove hoping it has better support.