swap 94-00 center dash for 01-04 center?

[01SVT2894]

i'm talking about the area with the AC controls and the radio.

has anyone here with a 94-00 ever swapped out the cassestte and CD player for say the 01 + 6 Disk CD changer or MP3 player?

i'm looking for swap tips and pictures. :rockon:

 

[Tabres]

Talk to Josh (CY98Cobra). He has done it.

Ron (sLOWDOCH) would also be very helpful to talk to as well.

 

[SVT Lurch]

CY98Cobra did it, do a search, he covered it pretty well.

EDIT: Like Tabres said.

 

[CY98Cobra]

Do a search for "Radio swap done" or something like that. I doubt the pics will come up so if you need them pm me and I can send them to you.

Edit: I also have a spare 01+ 6 disc changer that is brand new. If you decide to do the swap and want the radio pm me. I'll sell it cheap.

 

[01SVT2894]

thanks for the replies guys.

CY, you got a PM.

 

[CY98Cobra]

Here's how I attached the radio. This is the top. Two metal clips bent to wrap around the edge and screwed into the plastic bezel.

This is the bottom bolted to the bezel

You must remove the two plastic pieces that the stock94-00 bezel bolts to. The location is highlighted in this pic (though they have already been removed). You DO NOT need to remove the top like I did. Removing these pieces doesn't affect the stability of the stock 94-00 bezel if you ever want to swap back. It also shows both harnesses wired to gether and connected to the stock radio wiring harness.

Here's the finished product.

 

[keebs888]

I just did this swap last weekend. Now I'm trying to find something to fill the trac control and other button holes at the bottom. Looks TACKY with them empty.


-keith

 

[01SVT2894]

I just did this swap last weekend. Now I'm trying to find something to fill the trac control and other button holes at the bottom. Looks TACKY with them empty.


-keith

did you screw the radio to the bezel like the pics above, or did you secure the radio another way?

why don't you just get a cap for the empty hole. you know, not all 01+ Mustangs came with fog lights or traction control. call up to your local dealer and get one of those caps. :beer:

 

[keebs888]

Actually I used an aftermarket Head unit installation kit from Crutchfield and fabbed some brackets. I just used the 04 bezel and a Pioneer CD Player.


-keith

 

[01SVT2894]

Actually I used an aftermarket Head unit installation kit from Crutchfield and fabbed some brackets. I just used the 04 bezel and a Pioneer CD Player.


-keith

Keith, if you don't mind, perhaps you could PM me a couple pics of your work. :beer:

 

[keebs888]

No problem. I'll try to get some tomorrow.



-keith

 

[matt888]

Do any of the 99+ center consoles actually match the 94-98 interiors (the entire console with the compartment between the seats). As funny as it sounds, black one year can be different then black another year...

 

[01SVT2894]

Do any of the 99+ center consoles actually match the 94-98 interiors (the entire console with the compartment between the seats). As funny as it sounds, black one year can be different then black another year...

94-98 = black
99-04 = dark charcoal

 

[keebs888]

94-98 = black
99-04 = dark charcoal

No, they don't match, but that's what paint is for


-keith

 

[keebs888]

Here's my center console.....not finished yet; need some plugs for the missing trac control and other buttons and a little more paint work.



-keith

 

[CY98Cobra]

The consoles don't match. I swapped to the 01+ console and painted it black.

 

[01SVT2894]

Here's my center console.....not finished yet; need some plugs for the missing trac control and other buttons and a little more paint work.



-keith

that looks pretty sharp. you know, you could move your fog light switch there, put a cap on the current location and at least have one functional button and 2 caps. :beer:

 

[CY98Cobra]

Yep. I bought a factory fog light switch for an 01 and then covered up the other two holes with the Cobra plaque. I'm going to wire my foglights through the 01 switch whenever I decide to figure out which wire needs to go where.

Keebs888: Why would you go through the trouble of switching to the double din bezel if you're not going to use a double din stereo? Just curious.

 

[Tabres]

Would be a nice spot for some nitrous switches if anyone had thought about that :shrug: Or maybe a line-loc...

 

[matt888]

The consoles don't match. I swapped to the 01+ console and painted it black.

What did you use and how did it turn out? Good match? Pics? I think the 01+ consoles just look more finished off. But, I don't want to lose that little secret compartment that we have where they put the cup holders now in front of the fog light button!