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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 08:34 AM
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I recently purchased a 1980 C3 with an aftermarket pioneer stereo in it. I would like to replace it with one of those vintage original looking radios but I'm worried about the two ***** for volume and seek on them. Would I need to buy a new cover for the radio?
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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Have you considered a stock unit?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/110842189140?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
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I am in the same situation so I'm subscribing to your thread.
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I recently purchased a 1980 C3 with an aftermarket pioneer stereo in it. I would like to replace it with one of those vintage original looking radios but I'm worried about the two ***** for volume and seek on them. Would I need to buy a new cover for the radio?
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If the bezel has been cut up you will need a new one. I bought the Retosound and wired it to be isolated from the rest of the wiring.
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Thank you all for your help. I think I'm gonna go with the retro sounds radio with all the hands free technology. What do you guys think about this?

https://www.corvettemods.com/mobile/...t_p_11788.html

Do you think the whole bezel would be better or do you think this kit would look ok? Has anyone tried this type of kit?
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I'm leaning the same way on the radio. Will probably replace/upgrade all four speakers at the same time. I'm thinking of replacing the whole bezel for under $100.

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Thank you all for your help. I think I'm gonna go with the retro sounds radio with all the hands free technology. What do you guys think about this?

https://www.corvettemods.com/mobile/...t_p_11788.html

Do you think the whole bezel would be better or do you think this kit would look ok? Has anyone tried this type of kit?
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Search the vendor. I've read they are getting a lot of complaints lately.

Summit has them though.
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Originally Posted by ddawson
Search the vendor. I've read they are getting a lot of complaints lately.

Summit has them though.
Every vendor in the world has complaints in that section.

Its the complainer section...

I've used them before, never an issue. Used some of the big companies and couldn't even get a call back to set up a return....go figure
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