Radios on a 74
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Heel & Toe
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Radios on a 74
I have a quick couple questions.
Are the radios found in the corvettes (specifically 74) the same as radios in other chevys? or did delco make a corvette specific radio?
Also what are the year ranges on radios that would fit a 74?
Finally, do these have a history or dying or is there a decent chance I can find one that will work for a while?
Thank you
corvtte74
Are the radios found in the corvettes (specifically 74) the same as radios in other chevys? or did delco make a corvette specific radio?
Also what are the year ranges on radios that would fit a 74?
Finally, do these have a history or dying or is there a decent chance I can find one that will work for a while?
Thank you
corvtte74
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From: Space Coast Florida
I think that they're a general radio for a fair amount of years. You can tell what will fit by how big the screen is and the two adjusting *****. I think the 8 track version might even fit but might need some trimming.
I was told my radio never had FM and the only thing that worked was the AM. Well it cut out about a year ago so I've been reduced to nothing. I think they do break often though.
I was told my radio never had FM and the only thing that worked was the AM. Well it cut out about a year ago so I've been reduced to nothing. I think they do break often though.
Burning Brakes
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These Delco radios go bad...lots of places will restore them for a fair price. You can go on Ebay and find a radio for a 74 vette, send it to get restored, and be all set. Go to google and type in corvette radio restoration.
Then look for wonderbarman dont send him anything to work on, but his site has a lot of good info.
Then look for wonderbarman dont send him anything to work on, but his site has a lot of good info.
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'68 through '76 will fit and look almost the same. The 'convector' [final stage amp on an aluminum heat exchanger] changed some from year to year, so it needs to match the radio head (as a set). 68 & 69 were a bit odd and are harder to find. My recommendation is to find a good 'refurbished' unit so that you don't have to pay-up twice. I got mine at the following website and have been very satisfied with it.
http://www.originalcarradios.com/Chevrolet.htm
They have a '74 AM/FM/Stereo available at the present time. For the difference in price, I'd recommend the stereo unit.
http://www.originalcarradios.com/Chevrolet.htm
They have a '74 AM/FM/Stereo available at the present time. For the difference in price, I'd recommend the stereo unit.
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I have a 74 coupe that is mostly original. I believe the radio is original. Both AM and FM bands work well. How do you tell if it is Stereo or just Mono? It is hard for me to tell since the car is so loud and the inside acoustics are so poor.
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