[redbird68]

hi guys

I am installing a retrosound stereo in a 68 bird. just got it yesterday. interesting setup.....small head unit with metal extension angles that you mount the 'infinity' posts to which are then adjusted to factory spacing. looks like decent unit, but it is 'infinitely' adjustable to fit different cars, so of course it does not exactly fit any. Issues:

1. I want to use my original radio faceplate. the provided plastic face plate is ok but not a very good match for burlwood. the radio opening in the factory faceplate is about 3/4" wider than the retrosound radio. I am thinking of attaching some sort of black flashing to the original faceplate to close the gap.

2. the original radio(which was missing from car when I bought it) has a screw on each side which attaches the radio unit to the metal dash face. the extension angles that come with the retrosound kit do not extend wide enough to reach the dash metal. I am thinking of attaching a small piece of sheet metal to the exterior edge of both extension angles in order to reach over far enough to secure the radio to the metal dash face with screws.

hoping this all works. got Bluetooth unit and retrosound hidden antenna.

anyone have experience with retrosound and solved similar issues?