1978 corvette radio
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From: Jefferson Hills Pa.
1978 corvette radio
hi, need to replace my corvette radio. anyone reccomend a good choice, that can be asily installed and sound good at a reasonable price? Have to speakers in rear also that i just replaced, ( but need covers for). Please get back with me, along how to install. Should i have bezell cut, or look towards original style? Wouold like a cd player if possible. email me at:
lippyscollectables@juno.com :smash:
lippyscollectables@juno.com :smash:
Le Mans Master
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From: Newburgh NY
Re: 1978 corvette radio (Lippy)
Kenwood 800 Series bolted right into mine without modifications. Also put a 10-disc changer in the back and a bazooka sub. Only mods to car were a couple of small self tapping screw holes which you can't see when the items are removed. Put new speakers front and rear. Boxed the original 8-track and speakers and keeping them for the next owner.
Contact Custom Autosound (http://www.customautosound.com/) or search prior posts here for quite a few different setups.
Contact Custom Autosound (http://www.customautosound.com/) or search prior posts here for quite a few different setups.
Racer
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From: Maricopa AZ
Re: 1978 corvette radio (78Vette-SA)
Boxed the original 8-track and speakers and keeping them for the next owner.
Drifting
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From: Northern NJ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: 1978 corvette radio (Metal Wulf)
:iagree:
I have one of their "wonderful" stereos in my 75. The previous owner had it put in approx a year ago and it's the biggest POS I've ever seen (heard?). And he paid $200 for this trash. In the past I've had $20 units in some of my old junkers sound even better than this. This thing makes me want to :U
Get another bezel, cut it and keep the original if this is important to you. Then install a real stereo unit.
My two cents worth.
:seeya
EDIT: You can also check out http://www.vettespecialties.com/ for a custom bezel all ready to install a modern head unit into with no cutting. However, they are a bit pricey but do offer an additional option for you to consider.
Hope this helps.
[Modified by ACECO, 1:43 AM 12/31/2003]
I have one of their "wonderful" stereos in my 75. The previous owner had it put in approx a year ago and it's the biggest POS I've ever seen (heard?). And he paid $200 for this trash. In the past I've had $20 units in some of my old junkers sound even better than this. This thing makes me want to :U
Get another bezel, cut it and keep the original if this is important to you. Then install a real stereo unit.
My two cents worth.
:seeya
EDIT: You can also check out http://www.vettespecialties.com/ for a custom bezel all ready to install a modern head unit into with no cutting. However, they are a bit pricey but do offer an additional option for you to consider.
Hope this helps.
[Modified by ACECO, 1:43 AM 12/31/2003]
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From: Fair Oaks, OK
Re: 1978 corvette radio (Lippy)
Run, don't walk, RUN away from Custom Auto Sound. It is nothing but pure 100% overpriced junk.
If you are concerned with originality, buy a new bezel and cut it up. Keep the original with the 8 track in a box in your attic. I got my bezel off of ebay for $54. I'm putting in a pioneer cd deck w/ remote (I took out of my old F150), Pioneer 4X6 speakers in the front, and Pioneer 6X9 speakers in the rear. Probably going to do this sometime in March.
If you are concerned with originality, buy a new bezel and cut it up. Keep the original with the 8 track in a box in your attic. I got my bezel off of ebay for $54. I'm putting in a pioneer cd deck w/ remote (I took out of my old F150), Pioneer 4X6 speakers in the front, and Pioneer 6X9 speakers in the rear. Probably going to do this sometime in March.
Le Mans Master
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From: Newburgh NY
Re: 1978 corvette radio (Zane)
Boxed the original 8-track and speakers and keeping them for the next owner.
Would you sell me your 8-track player?? I have a 78 also and would like the 8-track player. Mine was removed and trashed before I owned the car.
Would you sell me your 8-track player?? I have a 78 also and would like the 8-track player. Mine was removed and trashed before I owned the car.
Believe it or not when I pulled it the 8-Track still worked.
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From: Clarksville,Tn,USA TN
Re: 1978 corvette radio (gmcclurg)
Joe,
Awesome set up as everything else you have. Really enjoy seeing your pics.
For anybody who is interested, I have a one piece AM/FM/CB stereo unit complete with all the ***** and bezels and the microphone out of a corvette for sale. I also have a 78 and 79 radio service manual.
I purchased a Alpine system today that I am going to put in.
Neil in Tenn
Awesome set up as everything else you have. Really enjoy seeing your pics.
For anybody who is interested, I have a one piece AM/FM/CB stereo unit complete with all the ***** and bezels and the microphone out of a corvette for sale. I also have a 78 and 79 radio service manual.
I purchased a Alpine system today that I am going to put in.
Neil in Tenn
