1968 Radio Bracket Installation (console)

Tequila · May 13, 2021

I am trying to figure out where the radio bracket attaches to on a console car. My car didn't come with the console but I am adding one so I don't know if that makes a difference. Also, my car has factory A/C. I already searched online trying to find a picture or diagram but no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Ruppstang · May 13, 2021

The bracket you pictured in the front of the picture with the turned down surfaces is where a self taping screw was placed through the top of the console. Are there no holes in the bracket or console?

Tequila · May 13, 2021

Ruppstang said:
The bracket you pictured in the front of the picture with the turned down surfaces is where a self taping screw was placed through the top of the console. Are there no holes in the bracket or console?

Thanks Marty. Appreciate the info. I can see the holes on both sides of the console. For some reason, there's only one matching hole on side of the bracket. The other side doesn't have any holes. We can drill a hole but not sure if it is being installed correctly. See pics. Not sure the use for the screw in the 2nd pic (rusty colored one). Am I missing any parts?

Also, would the base of the console crack over time with the added weight from the radio mounting to the base?

Ruppstang · May 13, 2021

There is no extra weight on the console, the bracket with the screw also screws to the dash. This is the best picture I could get for you.

Tequila · May 13, 2021

Ruppstang said:
There is no extra weight on the console, the bracket with the screw also screws to the dash. This is the best picture I could get for you.

This is great. Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.

68sunlitgold · May 15, 2021

Here is a pic of how/where it attaches to the dash. Bottom left red circle is the dash attachment and upper right red circle is the console attachment shown above.

CaliStang68 · May 16, 2021

Is this bracket required when using an after market radio/stereo?
Thanks
Rick

Tequila · May 16, 2021

68sunlitgold said:
Here is a pic of how/where it attaches to the dash. Bottom left red circle is the dash attachment and upper right red circle is the console attachment shown above.

Thanks for the diagram. That definitely helps. What I didn't know was that one of the sides attached to the dash.

Tequila · May 16, 2021

CaliStang68 said:
Is this bracket required when using an after market radio/stereo?
Thanks
Rick

I believe if you don't use a bracket then there would be too much stress on the two front knobs and the console.

Ruppstang · May 17, 2021

Tequila said:
Thanks for the diagram. That definitely helps. What I didn't know was that one of the sides attached to the dash.

Both sides attach to the dash. For a aftermarket radio you may not need the upper portion of the bracket but the bottom is needed for the console.

68sunlitgold · May 17, 2021

Also, be aware that to fit many aftermarket radios into the console radio bracket, it usually needs to be altered. The first pic is of the original bracket, and the next 2 are modified, top cut off, or radio posts cut off.

CaliStang68 · May 19, 2021

Thanks all!

For the aftermarket info.
Rick

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