VW Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 Aircooled Single DIN Radio Adapter Plate

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<p>This is an adapter plate to retrofit a single DIN sized head unit into a vintage aircooled VW with dash trim. &nbsp;When I got my '74 Type 1 a couple years ago it came with a hacked up dash with a CD player shoved in it. &nbsp;I could have welded in a new OEM sized radio plate but since the dash was already cut I decdied to stick with a DIN sized radio. &nbsp;If the dash was not cut I would leave a factory radio in place and put a modern radio in the glovebox. &nbsp;<br><br>I designed this adapter to screw to the dash with M3 rivnuts and socket head screws (just using screws and a nut/washer from behind would work too). &nbsp;The screws go through triangular decorative center line trim that should closely match the existing dash trim on vintage cars. &nbsp;Mine is a '74 but I added the trim from some parts I got at swap meets. &nbsp;<br><br>The DIN cage then slides into the adapter and is affixed by folding over the metal tabs and then the radio head unit just snaps into the DIN cage. &nbsp;Its a very easy install and looks much better than the hacked up gaping hole. &nbsp;The only trick is to spend your time making sure the hole in the dash is sized correctly and level (Dremel rotary tool FTW). &nbsp;<br><br>I printed this in ABS to get the best heat-resistance I could but ASA/Nylon/PC/etc. would be fine as well. &nbsp;PETG might also work but I'd be afraid of it warping over time depending on your climate.</p>