Stereo size for 69 Ghia Convert?

I have heard different things. Will a standard 1 din stereo from the store (kenwood, pioneer, etc) fit into the standard dash slot on a 1969 Ghia? Some say it fits fine. Others say it almost fits but the 4 corners of the slot have to be filed just slightly. Others say the fit is way off and you either butcher the dash, hide the install somewhere else, or buy a customized 'classic' VW sized radio. What are the facts. The one specific a person stated was that a 1 din stereo today is 2" but the slot in the Ghia is only 1.5". Is this true?

How should I proceed? I personally would probalby not mind cutting the dash a little. But I worry more about whether I can do it than about hurting the value.

Bruce remove the space before @ bbbacres @bresnan.net

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No, most standard stereos today won't fit. There are some out there that will, though. Cutting the dash of a Ghia to install a radio is a sin unless the Ghia is so trashed that there is no hope of ever restoring it.

I bought a stereo from Custom Autosound to fit my 69. It fits with no modifications at all. You should look to find one that fits in my opinion.

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