Will a ‘80 radio into ‘73
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Will a ‘80 radio fit into ‘73
Has anyone tried putting a 1980 Vette radio in a 1973 Vette? It what I can get at the moment without costing a arm and leg.
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Steve is correct. For the 1977-1982 Corvette, Chevrolet designed a new console and center stack that would accommodate the entire range of GM's Delco radios due to increased depth.
I believe the radios installed in the C3 prior to '77 were particular to the Corvette due to restricted space.
I believe the radios installed in the C3 prior to '77 were particular to the Corvette due to restricted space.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I have a '73 stock radio and 1 channel amp (powered single speaker under dash) I could sell, $75 plus actual S&H.
They worked when they were pulled according to PO. Have been wrapped in storage ever since.
Paul
They worked when they were pulled according to PO. Have been wrapped in storage ever since.
Paul
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Drifting
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I'm curious too, as one of the POs of my '73 removed the original radio/put in one that says "Corvette" across the top. It doesn't work, so I'd like to find an original Delco AM/FM stereo with the silver bar that slides left and right (to go from AM to FM). Any ideas other than Ebay?
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Ecklers sells a modern radio that looks just like the original. But, it support BT and is stereo. Not cheap though.
I was considering it but would it have replace the gauge bezel since I cut it many years ago to install a DIN stereo.
I was considering it but would it have replace the gauge bezel since I cut it many years ago to install a DIN stereo.
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I'm curious too, as one of the POs of my '73 removed the original radio/put in one that says "Corvette" across the top. It doesn't work, so I'd like to find an original Delco AM/FM stereo with the silver bar that slides left and right (to go from AM to FM). Any ideas other than Ebay?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...reo-radio.html
Good luck!
Fran
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Le Mans Master
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Check out the C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted section of this Forum. Numerous radios that would fit a 1973 have been listed in the past year. Here is a 73 radio that sold in March 2020:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...reo-radio.html
Good luck!
Fran
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...reo-radio.html
Good luck!
Fran
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...questions.html
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mine is bluetooth OEM.. he adds an AUX cable..you can feed for BT...just an option.. or plug right into your phone..(with AUX to phone adapter..).. mine comes into ashtray with grommet..