Stacked Single DIN in a 1st gen?

Howdy folks. I'm thinking of swapping my current double-DIN in my '03 for a stacked single-DIN configuration. If it's not clear what that is, it's where you take 2 single-DIN units and stack them on top of one another to fill the double-DIN space. I'm assuming this is more easily said than done as I haven't found any trucks like mine doing this. I've found numerous examples in similar vehicles, but none for this specific dash.

For those who prefer visual aids, here's what it might look like



Anybody know what sort of bracketry might be available for this sort of thing? Maybe I can get away with the factory bracket somehow? Any cutting of factory parts necessary? I'm assuming I won't be able to use any trim rings as well if anyone can confirm that idea.

I don't even know what I would put under a Pioneer DEH 80PRS, but it will likely be either a shortwave or scanner.

Thanks in advance!

 

FWIW, I posted this question to DIYMA as well and am understanding that I can just use the factory bracket! Now to figure out what to put up under the head unit

 

Yes, you can reuse the factory bracket. My setup is very similar to the picture you posted, same CB but different stereo. I've seen DIN sized storage cubbies. I also toyed around with placing a plate for mounting switches there before I went the CB route

 

A little more confirmation. I like the way this is going. Thank you sir!

 

Something to give you an idea of what it would look like in your rig. Ignore the mic with all the buttons on it.

 

I guess I overlooked it before, but did you run into depth issues with the CB? Looks like those are sticking out a bit.

Not much available in amateur radio in the standard DIN spec, but I did find a slightly smaller 2 meter transceiver which would work nicely with a little custom trim work.

 

*just re-read your quote and realized I missed a question*
The stereo is mounted to the bracket in the only way that the bolt holes lined up. It does stick out a little bit but I think that was due in part to the faceplate of the stereo needing to flip down to put a CD in. It wouldn't flip all the way down with the CB there, but it moved far enough that I could get the CDs in or out.

If you're going to hardmount a HAM I'm not sure that the DIN spots would be optimal due to heat, especially if you find yourself chewing the fat at max power. I also liked having a dual band radio. I'd set one side to the frequency my friends and I were using, the other would either scan my local repeaters or be used for APRS. I had a Kenwood D710 that wound up getting stolen when my truck was broken into. I'm going to replace it eventually, I just haven't been doing as many trips lately.

I did have a depth issue with the coax. It's been quite a while since I installed the CB and I can't remember if I had to use an elbow for the coax or if it fit without it. I remember that there's not a lot of room back there.

 

Thanks for the heads up LouisD. I didn't think about the heat. I've been sort of thinking I might put a preamp down there anyway just so I can have a good volume knob. I hear the volume knob on the 80PRS leaves a bit to be desired.