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Here's a pic....
I'd prefer to keep it stock, so aftermarket isn't a real good option to me. I'm trying to get a handle on the expense involved. What would you estimate the labor cost to remove/replace the radio, and what do you think a used stock radio would cost?
I guess I could just get out the black and white sharpies and then be real carefull....
thanks again......
I'd prefer to keep it stock, so aftermarket isn't a real good option to me. I'm trying to get a handle on the expense involved. What would you estimate the labor cost to remove/replace the radio, and what do you think a used stock radio would cost?
I guess I could just get out the black and white sharpies and then be real carefull....
thanks again......
Now with that said i am a clean freak in my car so dont take it personal.
My guess is the guy that owns it is some kind of mechanic or something and has his dirty hands on everything...
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Just bringing this to top to close out. I ended up buying a used bose radio from a GM pickup. Same head unit, but as it turned out, the back plug configuration was different. harvested the head from the donor radio and installed it on the original radio.
To answer a few other questions brought up in this thread...the original owner was not a mechanic....he was school teacher. There are no chips or cracks on anything else. The 'dirt' on the HVAC panel was actually some spilled coffee. I've since cleaned the interior and it looks great!!!
Thanks for all the help and advice.
Oh...btw, I now have a spare radio with VERY worn buttons but excellent ***** that works....Shipping in one of those USPS 'if it fitsit ships' is probably $10. For $20 I'll ship it to anyone who wants it.
To answer a few other questions brought up in this thread...the original owner was not a mechanic....he was school teacher. There are no chips or cracks on anything else. The 'dirt' on the HVAC panel was actually some spilled coffee. I've since cleaned the interior and it looks great!!!
Thanks for all the help and advice.
Oh...btw, I now have a spare radio with VERY worn buttons but excellent ***** that works....Shipping in one of those USPS 'if it fitsit ships' is probably $10. For $20 I'll ship it to anyone who wants it.
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Wow, I would have to say that he had something on his fingers, I have never seen buttons look like that, Never.
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When we take family trips she absolutely drives me crazy. If a good song comes on, she needs to scan the rest of the dial to make sure there is nothing better on. After the song ends, she immediately starts searching for something else. At first it was funny, now I really think there is an ADD thing going on.
I just bought her an Ipod so let's see how long that lasts before it breaks...
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Just bringing this to top to close out. I ended up buying a used bose radio from a GM pickup. Same head unit, but as it turned out, the back plug configuration was different. harvested the head from the donor radio and installed it on the original radio.
To answer a few other questions brought up in this thread...the original owner was not a mechanic....he was school teacher. There are no chips or cracks on anything else. The 'dirt' on the HVAC panel was actually some spilled coffee. I've since cleaned the interior and it looks great!!!
Thanks for all the help and advice.
Oh...btw, I now have a spare radio with VERY worn buttons but excellent ***** that works....Shipping in one of those USPS 'if it fitsit ships' is probably $10. For $20 I'll ship it to anyone who wants it.
To answer a few other questions brought up in this thread...the original owner was not a mechanic....he was school teacher. There are no chips or cracks on anything else. The 'dirt' on the HVAC panel was actually some spilled coffee. I've since cleaned the interior and it looks great!!!
Thanks for all the help and advice.
Oh...btw, I now have a spare radio with VERY worn buttons but excellent ***** that works....Shipping in one of those USPS 'if it fitsit ships' is probably $10. For $20 I'll ship it to anyone who wants it.
I'll give you ten bucks for just the 4 fader/balance buttons.
Deal?
