So here is a pic of what I plan to resolve.
Here is my head unit. As you can see the radio base goes out and around the bezel.
Here you can see how I would prefer to mount it behind the bezel. If I cut out the shape of the face plate I think I can make this work with some minor modifications to the head units base.
Instead of a pocket I am planning gauges. With the radio trim being as big as it is, it would be hard to fit my gauges.
And before you ask. Yes, it is a tape deck. I never like having anything that draws too much attention in the car, and in most cases I assume that a person will not waste their time to steal a tape deck. It controls a CD changer I have hidden in the car.
I am looking at these ABS sheets as much solution. I think I can glue some brackets, and paint them to match the OEM color, then cut them out exactly how I need.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ABS-Plastic-Sheet-B ... 2c525c4f33
I might see if home depot has something like this that way I can have my external dimensions cut there then I can drill out the other bits I need.
I also have a brand new radio bezel on the way.