I just put in a Kenwood CD/radio player in my '87 and it fit perfectly.  I
didn't even check measurements - just got lucky.  I can check the model
number for you if you want.  Got it on sale at Circuit City for about $90.

Peace,
Marla
'87 Westy GL Van "Morrison"

>From: John Graham <theklube@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: John Graham <theklube@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Radio Size - dimensions?
>Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 10:45:44 -0500
>
>The after market radio that I installed in my 88 Vanagon is beginning to
>have some problems so I'm ready to begin shopping for a new one.
>
>I can't find the manual on the one that I have which might have the
>exterior
>dimensions, so I'm looking for that info.  I'm considering an AM/FM unit
>with CD so if you have such installed and want to venture the make and
>model, that might be a help as well.
>
>Thanks,
>
>John Graham
>
>ps.  In case any of you have what I have and have a solution, here's what
>my
>problem is.  I have an Alpine TDM-7546, a cassette receiver, with a
>removable face plate.  When it's cold (or even just cool now) out, the
>radio
>will play to begin with, but when the sun shines on the face plate, it will
>turn off in about 10-15 seconds.  To turn it back on, I just press anywhere
>on the face plate and it comes back on.  It eventually stabilizes, but it's
>just a hassle.  I suspect that the problem is in the faceplate, but haven't
>disassembled yet to see.
>
>
>
>
>
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