With the in-dash air conditioning system I've noticed the radio gets  mounted
somewhat vertical on the dash panel/cover plate that is in front of  the
shifter. (this when the radio hole is used up by vents). I've only seen  this set
up in pictures, so i don;t have any first-hand knowledge.

1. Is this a special panel/cover plate that came with the kit or is it  just
a "radio box" that came with the kit and bolted to the  existing panel/cover
plate?

2. And, could this "radio box" (with the radio removed from it) be a viable
set up to mount, say, three VDO gauges in bus if the radio  mounted in the
ususal spot in the dash?

Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA