Stereo
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Cruising
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Stereo
Hi everyone, great to be here. Just got my first Corvette, a 1975. Does anyone have suggestions for a decent Bluetooth radio that will fit it. Don't know if I should just grab from anywhere or get one that they advertise on some of the Corvette Parts sites. Thanks so much.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Summerville SC
You have 2 choices,, depending on your budget. If you want to keep the center panel stock, with a stock looking fitment of 2 *****, you can spend the money and get one that fits in the existing opening. That would cost you upwards of $150 I believe. If you aren't concerned about keeping an OEM dash opening, and are willing to cut the radio opening to fit a single DIN radio, there are lots to choose from starting at about $30. Once you figure that out, you can narrow down your brand names. I actually have a Pioneer single DIN with bluetooth sitting on my shelf that I didn't use. If you go down that road send me a PM and I will tell you more about it. $30.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Marietta GA
A lot of the aftermarket radios are crap. You should spend some time reading reviews, there seems to be problems with the off brands especially when the manufacturer is not known. Changing the radio is not the easiest job in a C3, so you probably only want to do it once.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Virginia
I'd strongly suggest getting a hidden Bluetooth amp, or Bluetooth receiver and separate amp, and just play music through your phone. Leave the stock radio for looks.
Or, just get a small Bluetooth speaker and listen to podcasts through your phone.
With the tops off, windows down, and V8 singing, what else is there to listen to?
Or, just get a small Bluetooth speaker and listen to podcasts through your phone.
With the tops off, windows down, and V8 singing, what else is there to listen to?
Safety Car
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2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-question.html
Here is a thread that should answer some of your questions. Pics of mine and experience with an aftermarket Bluetooth radio are imbedded in the thread. Bottom line, went with a Bluetooth amp and aftermarket speakers. Put the original, non working, radio back in for looks.
Here is a thread that should answer some of your questions. Pics of mine and experience with an aftermarket Bluetooth radio are imbedded in the thread. Bottom line, went with a Bluetooth amp and aftermarket speakers. Put the original, non working, radio back in for looks.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2024
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From: Pikes Peak region Colorado
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Aftermarket blue tooth receivers are available in a shorter version approx 4.5 '" deep allowing for more clearance between the unit and heater duct and some brand names are around 100.00. I put a Kenwood in my 76. The install was not too terrible but I had to remove shift console and rt side dash for access. The big thing I encountered was attaching din mount to the gauge bezel, I ended up mounting it with the help of 3m panel bond. Also added 100 watt Kenwood amp in the jack compartment. Sounds great with engine not running.. considering more power!!
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Le Mans Master
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RickeyH35
Here is what I did. It's EASY to replace a radio now!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1603097076
Here is what I did. It's EASY to replace a radio now!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1603097076
Hi everyone, great to be here. Just got my first Corvette, a 1975. Does anyone have suggestions for a decent Bluetooth radio that will fit it. Don't know if I should just grab from anywhere or get one that they advertise on some of the Corvette Parts sites. Thanks so much.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Indiana
OEM radio.. gets tuned up, and option to increase power . AUX i think then to Bluetooth in threads below.. works perfect.. tried several BT.. not all the same..
tales here..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-repair-2.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ispreloading=1
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2024
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From: Toronto, Ontario
I'd strongly suggest getting a hidden Bluetooth amp, or Bluetooth receiver and separate amp, and just play music through your phone. Leave the stock radio for looks.
Or, just get a small Bluetooth speaker and listen to podcasts through your phone.
With the tops off, windows down, and V8 singing, what else is there to listen to?
Or, just get a small Bluetooth speaker and listen to podcasts through your phone.
With the tops off, windows down, and V8 singing, what else is there to listen to?
