rmm82

I have an 82 CE with a Delco ETR with Cassette. The AM/FM works fine, but the cassette started making strange humming sounds in a few of the speakers. The question is, repair or replace. I'm leaning towards repair, but...

Corvette Central has a repair service, has any one had experience with it? Here is the link.

But then again, technology has changed considerably. I'd like to keep the stock image, so I'm thinking of something like this. I know I have to change the speakers too (needs 4 ohms), so any suggestions (don't want a thumper, just a normal sound). I'd be particularly interested in any issues with the wiring of the head unit.

By the way, I have looked at many if not all the threads on radio replace.

Thoughts / comments?

mrvette

I would get some sort of thumb drive player/storage device to bury in the car outta site, and get wires run from the cassette output to the switch in the radio, so to use the storage for tunes....cassettes are SO outdated I gave away my Tandberg 300 home deck almost a year ago after it setting on the closet shelf for over ten years......

Shark Racer

When I replaced the head unit in my 78 I did a fair bit of research and none of the aftermarket shaft-style radios came with good reviews. Usually poor reliability.

I ended up just going with a not-particularly-expensive Kenwood and a new gauge bezel that I trimmed to fit the kenwood. About half the total investment. Better sound, higher reliability and more features. Unfortunately, nowhere near a stock look, but I do find some solace in the fact that I *could* go that way again if I really wanted to.

bpassmore

There several shops that cater to the older radios, I have an 82 CE, and had the radio/ Cassette repaired and reset. It has been 4 years, still working good.
www.doctordons.com He is in Huntsville, TX. Search corvette radio repair on google. There is probably one closer to you. I still have a bunch of tapes in good shape, Half Price Books sell them for 25c. Old tech is just fun.

vettefred

I installed one from these folks....http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/

The unit is about 1/3 the size and has the following features:



Quality chrome plated faceplate and ***** exactly match the original

AM or FM 'roll over' dial looks
and works like the original

AM or FM band selected with slide bar like the original


10 presets (5 AM, 5 FM)

Analog controls look and feel like the original radio

All controls easily accessible. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader and Tuning from original-looking controls

Maximum power = 180 watts RMS (45 watts x 4 speakers 4Ω, 14.4V, 1kHz)

Do not use original speakers

Uses original antenna

Fits in dash without any modifications

Digitally tuned AM/FM stereo front end provides stable, high quality reception

Convector and/or Multiplexer not needed

7/16" shafts on controls for mounting (same size and thread as original shafts)

Memory retention for user settings more than 40 years

LED dial lights never need replacing

3 RCA jacks for left channel, right channel and sub-woofer line outs

3.5 mm phone jack for input from iPod, satellite radio or MP3 player

Switch selectable for 1,2,3 or 4 speakers

Switch selectable for North America or Europe mode

Includes a 6 foot 3.5mm male-to-male auxiliary cable with every radio

You can add our Bluetooth adapter kit option to this radio!


Part # 992201B
1972-76 Corvette AM/FM Stereo Radio

Hope this helps you in your decision making.



Fred