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70ChevyCST · 06-05-2008, 02:40 PM

Hi guys, I'm still struggling with what to fill the hole in my dash with. I removed the non-working stock GM radio a few weeks ago. Someone previously modified the factory rectangular (center) cutout an 1/8" wider, but the knob holes remain intact. I'm thinking I should buy a nice (two knob) replacement am/fm cassette stereo with a faceplate to hide the old holes. It's really difficult deciding what to buy over the internet though...not knowing if it's going to fit the bill...if you know what I mean....I was hoping to get an adjustable shaft style so I don't have to hack up the dash any more than it already is, but there's hardly any new shaft style stereos out there. What's out there is really low end stuff too. (Dual, Pyramid, Nextar) Never heard of these guys?? Even the older replacement stereos (Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony) are like 5 3/4" knob to knob width and our trucks need 6 1/4" knob to knob widths. And all the new replacement stereos do not have shafts at all...(1 Din, 2 Din)...whatever that is? If you've done something somewhat similar to replace your stock radio, please tell me what you bought and any other details that might help me decide what to do. I've been looking all over the internet for several weeks now and have not been able to make up my mind what to do yet.

..Thanks, Bob

Wrenchbender Ret · 06-05-2008, 04:20 PM

They don't make the shaft mount radios in anything with quality anymore. I found one at a swap meet with adjustable shafts & it fit without any mods. The face plate covers the openings. It is the old cassete tape type though.

Jonce · 06-05-2008, 04:49 PM

I bought a digital dial type radio off eBay - made for older vehicles but is now digital and even has the iPod hookup. No cutting involved.

Ace in the hole · 06-05-2008, 04:54 PM

I'll be trying one of these- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294427

Sinister · 06-05-2008, 05:21 PM

I cut my dash and put in a killer stereo.

bigsnookmaster · 06-05-2008, 07:42 PM

I got rid of my radio,put a factory radio delete plate in it,then put a 560hp-406 roller motor with a fogger nitrous kit in it.It sounds way better now!

eightbanger · 06-05-2008, 07:47 PM

Here's the company....http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/9

Mint68 · 06-05-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

I got rid of my radio,put a factory radio delete plate in it,then put a 560hp-406 roller motor with a fogger nitrous kit in it.It sounds way better now!

I think this makes the choice simple, cant go wrong with this option.

Andy4639 · 06-05-2008, 11:34 PM

Pioneer head, 2 amps one is 100 watt 4 channel and the other is 400 watt 4 channel. 2 10" subs behind seat, 2 3 ways under the seat, 2 tweeter's mounted at head level and 2 two ways in the factory dash area. Brooks and Dunn never sounded so good!

**special-K** · 06-05-2008, 08:00 PM

The factory radios were high quality with a good sound.Only thet were cheezy AM (mostly).I`m getting them converted to run CD/MP3 through it.It sounds so good you don`t need an amp.I have to find some info on it.

caminokid · 06-05-2008, 09:27 PM

I had a Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette in my 69 fleet...and the 69 Step has a JVC AM/FM/Cassette

**leddzepp** · 06-08-2008, 04:55 PM

I have a custom autosound unit in my truck and am very pleased with it. They use Kenwoods for their set-ups. Whatever head unit you decide to go with , remember it is the SPEAKERS that will determine your sound quality. Here is a link to one on feebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-T...m260247916237&

Pont406 · 06-08-2008, 05:00 PM

special-k, how much is a conversion? I was going to cut my dash but stock radio just kees growing on me. It's only am but still works.

06-05-2008, 02:40 PM	#1
70ChevyCST Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: usa Posts: 71	What did you replace your stock GM radio with? Hi guys, I'm still struggling with what to fill the hole in my dash with. I removed the non-working stock GM radio a few weeks ago. Someone previously modified the factory rectangular (center) cutout an 1/8" wider, but the knob holes remain intact. I'm thinking I should buy a nice (two knob) replacement am/fm cassette stereo with a faceplate to hide the old holes. It's really difficult deciding what to buy over the internet though...not knowing if it's going to fit the bill...if you know what I mean....I was hoping to get an adjustable shaft style so I don't have to hack up the dash any more than it already is, but there's hardly any new shaft style stereos out there. What's out there is really low end stuff too. (Dual, Pyramid, Nextar) Never heard of these guys?? Even the older replacement stereos (Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony) are like 5 3/4" knob to knob width and our trucks need 6 1/4" knob to knob widths. And all the new replacement stereos do not have shafts at all...(1 Din, 2 Din)...whatever that is? If you've done something somewhat similar to replace your stock radio, please tell me what you bought and any other details that might help me decide what to do. I've been looking all over the internet for several weeks now and have not been able to make up my mind what to do yet...Thanks, Bob __________________ I'm a grateful Christian not perfect in any way, but always striving to become better with Christ's help. I'm grateful for what He did for me on that cross at Calvary. I hope there is a desire in your heart for the same: If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

06-05-2008, 04:20 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? They don't make the shaft mount radios in anything with quality anymore. I found one at a swap meet with adjustable shafts & it fit without any mods. The face plate covers the openings. It is the old cassete tape type though.

06-05-2008, 04:49 PM	#3
Jonce Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 115	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? I bought a digital dial type radio off eBay - made for older vehicles but is now digital and even has the iPod hookup. No cutting involved. __________________ __________________________________ 1971 GMC Stepside 350HO Deluxe 330hp, TH350 w/Gear Vendors, 3.73 Eaton posi, Fitech EFI, Boyd's Welding Tank, Ridler wheels, ECE 4/6" drop, front/rear sway bar ________________________________

06-05-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? I'll be trying one of these- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294427 __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

06-05-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? I cut my dash and put in a killer stereo. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

06-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#6
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? I got rid of my radio,put a factory radio delete plate in it,then put a 560hp-406 roller motor with a fogger nitrous kit in it.It sounds way better now! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

06-05-2008, 07:47 PM	#7
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? Here's the company....http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/9 __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-05-2008, 11:34 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? Pioneer head, 2 amps one is 100 watt 4 channel and the other is 400 watt 4 channel. 2 10" subs behind seat, 2 3 ways under the seat, 2 tweeter's mounted at head level and 2 two ways in the factory dash area. Brooks and Dunn never sounded so good! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-05-2008, 08:00 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? The factory radios were high quality with a good sound.Only thet were cheezy AM (mostly).I`m getting them converted to run CD/MP3 through it.It sounds so good you don`t need an amp.I have to find some info on it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-05-2008, 09:27 PM	#11
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? I had a Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette in my 69 fleet...and the 69 Step has a JVC AM/FM/Cassette __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-08-2008, 04:55 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? I have a custom autosound unit in my truck and am very pleased with it. They use Kenwoods for their set-ups. Whatever head unit you decide to go with , remember it is the SPEAKERS that will determine your sound quality. Here is a link to one on feebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-T...m260247916237& Last edited by leddzepp; 06-08-2008 at 04:57 PM. Reason: adding link

06-08-2008, 05:00 PM	#13
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: What did you replace your stock GM radio with? special-k, how much is a conversion? I was going to cut my dash but stock radio just kees growing on me. It's only am but still works.

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