Corvette bezel for radio
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Corvette bezel for radio
Looking for a bezel to house a newer style AM/FM CD player in the 1971 Vette. Another member noted one that this bezel is "it's very good quality and matches the regular bezel finish." It's from www.vettespecialties.com - #VS2003 for $65.00.
Any others that are happy with their aftermarket stereo bezels? Looking for something nice but maybe not so expensive...
Thanks!
Any others that are happy with their aftermarket stereo bezels? Looking for something nice but maybe not so expensive...
Thanks!
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From: Millersville Maryland
I have a question to anyone that has replaced the stock radio with a "newer" one.
1. How is the sound quality? What I mean by that is can you hear it .
2. How about value? Are you afraid that this hurts it or not. I know some of you are not worried about it, but do you have the original on hand?
1. How is the sound quality? What I mean by that is can you hear it .
2. How about value? Are you afraid that this hurts it or not. I know some of you are not worried about it, but do you have the original on hand?
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From: Thomasville Ga
I think you can cover both by keeping the old radio, and keeping the original gauge bezel. A new gauge bezel is about $95.00 (for a 71). Cut the new one and get the DIN adapter (addy's above). That way you, or the buyer can return it to original.
The dash speakers don't seem to deliver sound as good as the footwell speakers. I put 4X6 plate 3-way speakers there, and 6X9 5-way speakers in boxes you can buy at Walmart and put together yourself, in the luggage area. The 6X9 boxes are on long wires so I can push them to the back of the luggage area or bring them up closer to the seats, or take them out for luggage...
I also think you need to considerwhat KIND of vette is it? Super rare? or sb auto? What do you use it for? Do you have side pipes, and you couldn't hear a radio, anyway? Mines a sb auto cruiser vert, mostly original...but the reward of having changed the TH400 to a 200R4 overdrive, and putting in the new DIN stereo has created a car that is really nice to drive. Yet, I can give the buyer the original TH400, gauge bezel and radio.
Best of all, I can actually hear my stereo at 70 with the top up or down.
The dash speakers don't seem to deliver sound as good as the footwell speakers. I put 4X6 plate 3-way speakers there, and 6X9 5-way speakers in boxes you can buy at Walmart and put together yourself, in the luggage area. The 6X9 boxes are on long wires so I can push them to the back of the luggage area or bring them up closer to the seats, or take them out for luggage...
I also think you need to considerwhat KIND of vette is it? Super rare? or sb auto? What do you use it for? Do you have side pipes, and you couldn't hear a radio, anyway? Mines a sb auto cruiser vert, mostly original...but the reward of having changed the TH400 to a 200R4 overdrive, and putting in the new DIN stereo has created a car that is really nice to drive. Yet, I can give the buyer the original TH400, gauge bezel and radio.
Best of all, I can actually hear my stereo at 70 with the top up or down.
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Thanks for the bezel leads guys.
I did what fjetb did in his Vette to my 1970 Vette when I owned it. 4x6's in the kicks and 6x9's in boxes in the rear compartment. Enjoyed the stereo with lots of sound from the front and rear - best of all - listened to my favorite CD's.... I did not reconnect the original dash speakers.
I did what fjetb did in his Vette to my 1970 Vette when I owned it. 4x6's in the kicks and 6x9's in boxes in the rear compartment. Enjoyed the stereo with lots of sound from the front and rear - best of all - listened to my favorite CD's.... I did not reconnect the original dash speakers.
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From: Sudbury MA
I placed a Pioneer AM FM Cassette deck in my original 68 dash many years ago without cutting. I ran wires through the console tunnel to the glove box in the center rear which houses an amp that powers two rear speakers that I can unplug and you never know they were there. The sound is loud enough to vibrate your chest bone and I have the stock AM FM Stereo which I can put back in the car if I want to. Not a problem as I will never sell the car as I have only had it since 1972 and plan to keep it until I'm gone. Then it's my son's car.
The Pioneer has left to right and front to rear fader and balance for the four speakers and sounds good. I wanted something I could hear when cruising with the t-tops off. It's a small block L-79, not a big block but it sounds like a Corvette should. No side pipes but I have the factory off road exhaust.
The Pioneer has left to right and front to rear fader and balance for the four speakers and sounds good. I wanted something I could hear when cruising with the t-tops off. It's a small block L-79, not a big block but it sounds like a Corvette should. No side pipes but I have the factory off road exhaust.
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From: Waterford Mi
I put my speakers in boxes in the rear as well. I did not see the need for an amp and I still can crank it up louder then my ears can take. Of course I am an old man of 49 and listen to classic rock not rap. The radio has 50 watt outputs feeding the 90 watt 4"X10" speakers.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Originally Posted by Terrordome
I have a question to anyone that has replaced the stock radio with a "newer" one.
1. How is the sound quality? What I mean by that is can you hear it .
1. How is the sound quality? What I mean by that is can you hear it .
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Originally Posted by GATOR454
How about $9.95 plus shipping.
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Thanks
Originally Posted by fjetb
I think you can cover both by keeping the old radio, and keeping the original gauge bezel. A new gauge bezel is about $95.00 (for a 71). Cut the new one and get the DIN adapter (addy's above). That way you, or the buyer can return it to original.
The dash speakers don't seem to deliver sound as good as the footwell speakers. I put 4X6 plate 3-way speakers there, and 6X9 5-way speakers in boxes you can buy at Walmart and put together yourself, in the luggage area. The 6X9 boxes are on long wires so I can push them to the back of the luggage area or bring them up closer to the seats, or take them out for luggage...
I also think you need to considerwhat KIND of vette is it? Super rare? or sb auto? What do you use it for? Do you have side pipes, and you couldn't hear a radio, anyway? Mines a sb auto cruiser vert, mostly original...but the reward of having changed the TH400 to a 200R4 overdrive, and putting in the new DIN stereo has created a car that is really nice to drive. Yet, I can give the buyer the original TH400, gauge bezel and radio.
Best of all, I can actually hear my stereo at 70 with the top up or down.
The dash speakers don't seem to deliver sound as good as the footwell speakers. I put 4X6 plate 3-way speakers there, and 6X9 5-way speakers in boxes you can buy at Walmart and put together yourself, in the luggage area. The 6X9 boxes are on long wires so I can push them to the back of the luggage area or bring them up closer to the seats, or take them out for luggage...
I also think you need to considerwhat KIND of vette is it? Super rare? or sb auto? What do you use it for? Do you have side pipes, and you couldn't hear a radio, anyway? Mines a sb auto cruiser vert, mostly original...but the reward of having changed the TH400 to a 200R4 overdrive, and putting in the new DIN stereo has created a car that is really nice to drive. Yet, I can give the buyer the original TH400, gauge bezel and radio.
Best of all, I can actually hear my stereo at 70 with the top up or down.
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Thanks everyone - RUBY76 & fjetb - bezels look really nice with the new stereo in there. When I get done modifying the 71's I'll post some picts...
Thanks again for the info & picts!
Thanks again for the info & picts!
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From: Hobart Ind, near chicago
i did what gator said it fits perfectly i went to best buy, bought a unit that plays cd, mp3 even dvd's which allow me to make an mp3 with disk like 45 songs on it, or i can plug in my ipod and i have a rolling juke box. i put in new dash speakers, and added new 6x9s in back. i love it!!
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Thanks for the comments on the resto of the guage console.
The interior guage cluster and all consoles are now installed and the stereo is hooked up. I put a set of 4x6's in the upper dash and another set of 4x6's in the kicks, along with the boxed 6x9's in the rear the audio sounds fantastic...
The interior guage cluster and all consoles are now installed and the stereo is hooked up. I put a set of 4x6's in the upper dash and another set of 4x6's in the kicks, along with the boxed 6x9's in the rear the audio sounds fantastic...
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Does any one have pictures of their bezel after the cut it but before they put the plastic face plate on. I would like to see how much I need to cut out. I have mine cut just enough for the radio carrier to go in but the plastic faceplate will not sit flush up against the bezel.