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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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Could someone please help me with a 1981 radio for my corvette. I want to put the original radio and speakers back in. It had a Elec tuned Stero Rad with 8 track. Where can I get one with speakers and does anyone have a picture of the correct radio that goes in this car.
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have you looked on ebay?
or an aftermarket replacement https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...-stereo-77-103
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Originally Posted by MelWff
have you looked on ebay?
or an aftermarket replacement https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...-stereo-77-103
You might call these guys and see what they have.

http://www.vintagecarradio.com/vinta...ith-bluetooth/
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Originally Posted by rkplummer
and does anyone have a picture of the correct radio that goes in this car.
Google "1981 Corvette radio". Hit the Images icon.
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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this is the one you are looking for.


81 8 Track tape player
this one came in my car . however, when i got the build sheet my car left the factory with the cassette version of this.
if you have the cassette version i would trade you.

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Sorry, I don't, You wouldn't want to sale this one?
Originally Posted by larryg3
this is the one you are looking for.


81 8 Track tape player
this one came in my car . however, when i got the build sheet my car left the factory with the cassette version of this.
if you have the cassette version i would trade you.

Larry
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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If anyone is interested, I have the cassette version I pulled out of my 1981.
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Originally Posted by rkplummer
Could someone please help me with a 1981 radio for my corvette. I want to put the original radio and speakers back in. It had a Elec tuned Stero Rad with 8 track. Where can I get one with speakers and does anyone have a picture of the correct radio that goes in this car.
Here's a 79' 8 track. Not sure if it's the same as 81'

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/p...383157441.html
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