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Old Apr 30, 2025 | 05:40 PM
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I have 1989 model with aftermarket stereo and wanting OEM type. There is a person locally parting out 1986. Is this the same head unit, Delco Bose, plug and play?
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I have 1989 model with aftermarket stereo and wanting OEM type. There is a person locally parting out 1986. Is this the same head unit, Delco Bose, plug and play?
I don't know that you could consider 'plug & play' but the components should all work. The radio head is the same.
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I had a 89, and the radio was the first thing I replaced cause it was the worst radio with Bose system with amplifiers failing.

I replaced it with Kenwood, and never looked back except 10 years later updated to new version?
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LOL, i pulled out the Alpine MINI DISC player & CD stacker and will replace with something Bluetooth. But for cheaper Collector insurance we need OEM. I never heard of mini-disc before i yanked this out. Apparently the mini disc might have decent re-sale, at least on Ebay they do. The OEM prices on ebay are ridiculous but I guess if they think someone is putting in a 40 y/o POS stereo, they are willing to pay obnoxious amount.
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Is the 'local' '86 still installed in a car so you can confirm operation? Are all of the components available also from the same '86?
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seller replied he sold it already. he is parting out car and hadn't listed that as a sold item.
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