1968 Pontiac Firebird--Do No Harm Carplay Install.

[RGKGUS]

Hello Everyone. I recently installed a new Alpine head unit in my 1968 Firebird.

I am trying to maintain the retro feel of the car and still have every tech advantage 2020 has to offer.

So the approach I took was If it fits without any metal fabrication or custom panel then its was fair game.

I love the results let me know what you think!

Rusty.

[ilikeike]

Looks like you got it to work without cutting up your car.

[slimjim]

Yeah that looks the goods, I also plan to run an apply carplay headhunt and KTA-450 for the speakers, it's a genius design. You've just done a great job enjoying your ride more and preserving resale at the same time.

[rickpaw]

Nice, I like it.

[dhutton]

Nice job. Might be able to use that myself.

Don

[trevdogg67]

Hello Everyone. I recently installed a new Alpine head unit in my 1968 Firebird.

I am trying to maintain the retro feel of the car and still have every tech advantage 2020 has to offer.

So the approach I took was If it fits without any metal fabrication or custom panel then its was fair game.

I love the results let me know what you think!

Rusty.

Looks great!

Is that a Dakota digital gauge cluster?

thanks

[gto406]

Looks great!

Is that a Dakota digital gauge cluster?

thanks

I would say yes, as I have a set in my ‘72 GTO. Those gauges are identical!

On the radio, not sure anyone makes a true 1-DIN CarPlay / Android Auto unit. I know Porsche does for their older vehicles - PCCM.

https://www.porsche.com/internationa...ghlights/pccm/

I like the setup shown! As long as it doesn’t interfere w/your hvac controls - all good!! 🤟🏼

[RGKGUS]

Yes, Dakota HDX very nice and convenient to drive around town.

It’s crazy how much accurate gauges give added confidence to driving around!

Rusty

[calimanv]

is the screen the lowest it can go? i have been tossing around using that same head unit but i was worried that it will block the air controls.

[Just 1 More]

is the screen the lowest it can go? i have been tossing around using that same head unit but i was worried that it will block the air controls.

I went with a Sony head unit XAV-AX3000

20190611_200608 by F G, on Flickr

[andrewb70]

Pretty slick...gives me ideas...

Andrew

[RGKGUS]

Yes, The screen is as low as it goes. getting to the controls is no problem. If I was going to do it again. i would go with the Kenwood version because it has a Knob !

RGK

[TripnOut]

It looks like the Kenwood ones take a double din mount, unless I'm looking at the wrong ones (DMX and DNR series). That seems like it would be quite a bit more work to make fit in our first gen dash.

if it's not too much trouble, do you have any pictures from the side to give a bit better idea how your Alpine screen sits in relation to the HVAC controls?

thanks,

[JustinFBird]

What bracket is that you have ? My radio was taken out years before my dad gave me the car( listen to the cam not the radio he told me) any info would be awesome. I’ve got that same halo unit