Several vendors (at least DMCH) offer a pre-cut replacement steel panel so you can preserve the original. You have to remove the console for access, but you only have to change the black metal panel itself. Dave S --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Gekko West Coast Base" <gekko@...> wrote: > > I'm looking to replace my original console faceplate (backplane) with one > that is already cut out for a DIN, one-rectangular-hole stereo faceplate. I > know that some folks are looking to preserve the original mounting plane for > the Craig radio but I'd like to put an updated stereo in my D. I've never > pulled the console out so I'm not sure if the faceplate can be removed > separately or if the whole console will have to be exchanged, but I'm > willing to entertain either eventuality. Mine is grey and in very good > condition. Anybody have one they'd like to trade for my factory original? > Please contact me off list: gekko (at) flex.com Thanx > > DaDoc > 07181 > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/