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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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Which head units would fit the 1978 model...brands? models? any ideas? any restrictions?
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HaHa, looks like I'm answering alot of your posts tonight,, like the indians say I have 'medicine' for you. you need the "$300 stereo upgrade!" or you can spend more, but this is a good starting point!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1761815


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I tried to buy one of those face plates from Millionbuy.com and they said they didn't have it anymore. I contacted American International directly and they said they didn't stock it anymore and may not get it again. Do you have another source for it? FP 306 (A/I). I tried some of the local stereo shops here in Houston but no luck. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Dragonwycke
I tried to buy one of those face plates from Millionbuy.com and they said they didn't have it anymore. I contacted American International directly and they said they didn't stock it anymore and may not get it again. Do you have another source for it? FP 306 (A/I). I tried some of the local stereo shops here in Houston but no luck. Thanks!
OK, I found the metal one again, it's at Vette Specialties,, http://vette.dreamteamtech.com/ under C3 radio bezels , 4th down. It's 65 bucks,, so pick your poisen.. Good Luck,, C.
and be sure to pay your 'Vette Tax' on the way out!



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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Okay guys, I've found another source for a din faceplate adapter:

Sam @
Full Throttle Corvette
770-978-0803

$20 plus shipping. Very limited supply so don't wait. You do need to cut out for the radio- it's plastic so should be no problem.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragonwycke
Okay guys, I've found another source for a din faceplate adapter:

Sam @
Full Throttle Corvette
770-978-0803

$20 plus shipping. Very limited supply so don't wait. You do need to cut out for the radio- it's plastic so should be no problem.

Good work.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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If you poke around on google you will find some. Put in "FP-306." I found a few places and bought one from an Aamazon merchant.

Good luck.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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They're also on ebay $15 plus $9 to ship. Mine is on it's way
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Originally Posted by 682XLR8
They're also on ebay $15 plus $9 to ship. Mine is on it's way

PM me a link please?
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Originally Posted by Dragonwycke
You do need to cut out for the radio- it's plastic so should be no problem.
I C-clamped it to a work table and go the lines from the back with a new sheetrock blade a few times. Wear eye protection! blades are hard but brittle.
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