McIntosh MPM4000 brackets for an '03?

So I've got it in my head that this MPM4000 is going in above (or below) the P99 in my '03. It's clearly not going to be plug & play though. Anybody ever used any sort of bracket/adapter with the MPM4000? Longshot, I know, but I'm sure somebody's done it. If you're looking closely, you might notice the face of the Mc has already been trimmed to fit in a tighter spot than stock - flush with the case.

How would you do it - head unit on top or bottom?



I'll figure it out either way, but if someone's already been there, I like to minimize downtime on the daily driver

 

i'm one of only a couple running dual head units(by technicality, my upper unit is really just a placeholder-- has no wiring attached to it), but the best way to start is to buy a second dash and wiring kit. mock it up on the work bench, pre-wire for the truck, then it's just a few minutes of swapping in the addition instead of hours attempting to fab everything to fit, while under the deadline.

 

I do like that idea, but I have a feeling getting them lined up right so they don't look silly will be challenging.

I have a dash kit in there now and have another in the closet - wound up with 2 for some reason




The pocket is held on by a few screws and can be separated from the top piece. The HU is actually bolted to the subframe using the factory brackets & I should probably do the same with the P99 and try to wedge the Mc below. Bass knob would need a new home too. I stuck it in there as a kind of test fit, but it's been there for years. The pocket's too small for much else and anything you put in there just slides out after a few minutes of driving.

I'm also thinking I'd like to remove the face from the OEM head unit & make a faux panel to hide the goods if I have to park somewhere sketchy. I usually just drive the truck between secure garages, but can't put it there all the time.