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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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I know some 1962 Corvettes were equipped with the Wonderbar radio. Was that the ONLY radio option, or was there a cheaper model without the Wonderbar? I just bought a '62 & the radio is an aftermarket piece of junk. I'd like to replace it, but I'm figuring a Wonderbar is out of my price range. I DO Have a 1961(?) full body Chevrolet radio that appears to be the same as the Corvette radio, but the face plate is not flat like the Corvette. Can anyone help me as to how I should go? I guess my last resort would be some aftermarket new radio that is made to fit my
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Originally Posted by PistolGrip
I know some 1962 Corvettes were equipped with the Wonderbar radio. Was that the ONLY radio option, or was there a cheaper model without the Wonderbar? I just bought a '62 & the radio is an aftermarket piece of junk. I'd like to replace it, but I'm figuring a Wonderbar is out of my price range. I DO Have a 1961(?) full body Chevrolet radio that appears to be the same as the Corvette radio, but the face plate is not flat like the Corvette. Can anyone help me as to how I should go? I guess my last resort would be some aftermarket new radio that is made to fit my
'62.
Thanks for any advice or leads.
The Wonderbar was the only radio option. If you go aftermarket, stay clear of Custom Autosound - they're junk.
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Yes only Wonderbar radio was available in 62
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