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> and that funny shaped tube from the drivers side of
> the air handling unit.
>
> I can't see how even if I had an original radio and
> original bracket-how it
> fits?
In my '71, I put both a stock radio and a modern one
in at various times.
First and foremost, keep your original, unmolested
radio mount. To install a stock one, there's a weird
bracket with a rubber "nub" that mounts to the
negative post then to a clip spot ("nub" receptacle)
in the plastic air box. It's weird and specific, kind
L shaped, to support the rear of the radio. You should
have ~2" clearance in the back of the radio. The
radio mount uses two screws on the bottom of the
dash/center to mount it to. It's not real strong on
it's own, but in conjunction with the L-thing, it's
very solid. You need both pieces to properly mount it.
For a modern one, make a mount out of metal or
something sturdy. Mimick the original radio mount. You
will need to find another way to support the rear of
the unit. I used a center console underneath it.
Others have used zipties/straps without a console.
You can make it look pretty with a plastic housing of
some kind if you dont' have a center console.
Eitherway, you should have plenty of clearance for a
modern stereo.
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