radio question
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Instructor
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From: St. Paul MN
radio question
I want to replace my original radio in my '74 convertible. Does anyone have any advise wear to buy one? I leaning towards an am-fm stereo or am-fm/cass.
Thanks :chevy
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Instructor
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From: Toronto
Re: radio question (jetblack)
most parts dealers have radios and cassette deck that will work,try ecklers or centeral corvette.but be aware most of us go the after market route by monting a new style deck some wear else and or using a remote controle unit
Burning Brakes
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From: Reston VA
Re: radio question (jetblack)
I decided that I wanted to replace my original deck with a CD player. In order to mount it I had to modify my center gauge bezel. If you have a quality shop do this it can look very nice. Chosing this option you can buy and install just about any radio you want. Sources like crutchfield.com offer good prices and a very wide selection.
Team Owner
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From: Medford, OR
Re: radio question (ScubaJKD)
I decided to go the DIN style CD player route. You do have to cut the center guage plate to make it work and buy a plastic faceplate to make it look right. (Or you have half of each of the recessed **** sections showing when your done:U ) A company called American International www.aius.net sells the face plate for like $12. Part# FP-306. I'd have pics of what it all looks like installed if I could ever get my interior back together :cry
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Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: radio question (jetblack)
"Custom Auto Sound" and "Kenwood" make numerous units that fit right in the original bezel without modifications, and are available for all year cars. Units that are just AM-FM- radios, all the way up to CD Changer compatable. These units are available through Zip and Riks Vette catalogs. Other catalog vendors probably carry them also. I picked up a basic C A Sound cassette deck for my 77 at the Vette Fest in Chicago for $180. $30 cheaper than any vendor. It fits in the bezel perfectly, has all the modern features, and sounds fine considering the money I wanted to spend, the speakers I have, and the lack of a power amp. Good Luck in your search :cheers: :cheers:
