Since I don't have one in the vette and the prices of them have really dropped over the years what really is involved just taking out original and placing a new deck in the dash. Will this mess up the Bose speakers since they have their own indivdual amps?? I went to Circuit City and the guy there said it would be kinda hard to do due to the speakers having their own amps? That true..I'm just looking to change the deck to a CD player, nothing else.

 

There is an adapter available to allow you to use the existing Bose amp/speaker. I'm sure someone will chime in as where to buy. I ditched all the Bose, no regrets.

 

And it is a very simple job to re-do the whole car.

 

I put just a new CD deck in mine. I got the adapter from Crutchfield, it worked fine. So I have the old Bose speakers in still and working. I would like to change them out but won't till next year. It wasn't a bad job.

 

i agree, i replaced my bose with an alpine unit

 

PM "Pentavolvo" he did my conversion and is VERY GOOD with Corvette Systems..He should have some answers for ya..

 

I want to change out my stock Bose too. It plays CDs intermittently and the features on the new units look very attractive (HD, MP3, remote, etc.).

I too went to Circuit City and another audio place and got two different stories on what is required to replace the radio.

Now I'm concerned about taking the car in to one of these places and get a botched job.

I just want a new radio that works and sounds perfect.

 

I got rid of all the Bose in my car. I replaced the head unit and all the speakers.

 

Why bother with a cd anymore, get the tape adapter and use your ipod. that is what we are doing. There is no skipping with those.

 

The 89 dash is the same as my 88 so you have 2 relatively easy choices that maintain the original dash look, add CD, and don't require any cutting or drilling.

1) You can get a used 94 Camaro Bose/Delco CD player from junkyard. It will drop right in, look stock, and play CDs. I had a local auto radio restoration/repair place put a brand new CD drive in the unit because the old 94 players work ok with original music CDs, but don't have good compatability with home burned CDs. You will also need to buy Part # 16129041 Delco 21 to 12 pin wiring harness adapter (about $30). This is a special wiring adapter needed to match it up to the 89's wiring. It slips on without cutting. Available on-line and through local radio repair shops.

2) Go to http://www.mnrelectronics.com/delcdcol.html and order a Part # 16175961 Delco AM/FM CD. $399.95, or Part # 16192371 Delco Bose AM/FM CD $399.95. The Bose version doesn't have buttons that match the 89 dash as well as the non-Bose version. Both will work equally well. (I have the # 16175961 unit in my 88). They have the harness adapter as well.

The part number above are the GM part numbers, so you can probably find a better deal at another site on-line or through your local junkyard. These options give you a stock look and you can swap in the components yourself, so you don't have some chucklehead cutting up your dash wiring and screwing up the VATS.

 

I got rid of all of the old Bose in my 89 and put in a single din Pioneer head unit. I put 6x9's in the rear and 6.5's in the doors. I made some aluminum plates to make the speakers fit in the door. I think you can buy them online though. I added a Pioneer 4 channel amp and an Infinity BassLink for a little added bass. I love it now.

My old Bose system was toast. The rear speakers would only kick on after about 20 minutes. It did sound pretty decent when they were all working. I am much happier now.

It took me about 8 hours and several beers to take out all of the old stuff and install all new speakers and wires. The rear speakers are a breeze but the front speakers require alot of twisting and turning to get them out of the holes in the doors. Overall it wasn't too bad, just took a little time. I felt much better doing it myself thats for sure.

 

Wrong information. The harness part number is wrong. Just ordered it and it's backwards. You need a 12 to 21 pin harness. Not a 21 to 12 as you have listed

 

I believe this is what you need....I would call and ask to be sure.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sGCzeMm...er.html?tp=678

 

i purchased mine through crutchfield, buy the radio and they supply the correct harness and the dash panel conversion kit for the correct opening.

 

Another 3 year old thread brought back from the dead.

 

That's not right.
Looking for 12 to 21 pin adapter with antenna adapter so I can put in a Camaro CD Bose.
Found this one at Replacement Radios, but it says it's not for Bose.

 

I just purchased my 1st Corvette its a 1996 from a friend, it was covered and garage kept and only has 48,000 original miles on it, it's beautiful and only paid 9,000 for it.....I hope that was a steal please tell me if I made a good deal. Also the radio in it is a factory Am-Fm Cassette, I want to replace it with a Cd player....any suggestions and how do I know if I have Bose or not, everyone says with or without bose. I know my speakers in the back says Delco on them. And I also have the original window sticker to the vehicle. Thanks so much for any helpful replys.