RSE Delete on pre 03 console?

[Yukongk]

As some of you may know, I'm almost done restoring my interior. I need some ideas for deleting the RSE from my center console. Since I'm pre 2003, I was told that nothing exists to delete the RSE controls. I deleted the cassette already with a factory "pocket." Does this not exist for the RSE? If so, has anyone come up with any creative ideas?
Thanks

 

[Gzes]

Yu can always fab stuff out of fiberglass or cabon fiber. Carbon fiber is fairly easy to work with aslong as you don't mess up the weave pattern

 

[Yukongk]

Yea. I was hoping for a delete pocket. Anyone want to Fab me a pocket, I'll pay.

 

[Vette66]

You might be able to find something from another car. I would measure the space and start searching for those dimensions on eBay or Google you would be surprised what you will find to fit weird spaces.

 

[Gzes]

What about a block off plate instead of a pocket? It'd be easier to make. I can't make one due to not having a nbs and not having cf weave right now

 

[Yukongk]

Was reading another thread where the OP said he damaged his RSE controls and the rear speakers no longer work. If I delete the RSE controls, will I need to rewire the rears?

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Are you talking about the rear stereo controls? If so there is a pocket from one of the 1500 trucks that fits I believe it's from a GMC Sierra W/T

 

[Yukongk]

Yea the rear stereo controls

 

[2000Yukon]

I know some Yukons came without those controls, and came with a pocket instead.

Mine is that way. Pocket with out vents as well.
I would go take a picture but I'm being lazy tonight.

 

[Yukongk]

I'm gonna pull the controls out. I'm hoping there are side walls and just the bottom is open to pass the wiring through.....if this is the case I will just build a backplate to complete the "pocket"

 

[DCT]

I'm gonna pull the controls out. I'm hoping there are side walls and just the bottom is open to pass the wiring through.....if this is the case I will just build a backplate to complete the "pocket"

If this works show some pics please.

Removal of RSE will cut off rear speakers if you are using the factory amp. It can be bypassed, but I forget which wires need to be jumped.

The pocket is different for consoles 03 and up.

I was thinking of adding a power inverter under the console and making a panel with a power outlet.

 

[Yukongk]

Removal of RSE will cut off rear speakers if you are using the factory amp. It can be bypassed, but I forget which wires need to be jumped.


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I was afraid this would be the case. You sure the rears have wiring coming straight from the amp? If it is some sort of pass through the RSE controls, then I would have to rewire and I don't think I'm in the mood to do that anytime soon.

 

[DCT]

I was afraid this would be the case. You sure the rears have wiring coming straight from the amp? If it is some sort of pass through the RSE controls, then I would have to rewire and I don't think I'm in the mood to do that anytime soon.

You have to jump a couple of wires at the harness where the controls plug into. Another member in the audio forum just did it.