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03-19-2016, 01:37 PM
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What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
On my 65 there is a delete panel for the radio. I want to find a 2 knob and a speaker for it. Question I have before I pry off that panel is: what size radio and knob spacing do I want? I see some real nice buick radios out there but not sure if they will fit. Faceplates of about 4x2.5"
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03-19-2016, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
The delete is held on by two spring like clips. Takes two seconds to pop it off and on.
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03-19-2016, 03:33 PM
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
Mine shows 6.5" between knobs, and the radio faceplate rectangle is 4.5x1.5". So next question is, if I can't find an FM GMC radio, what other radios will fit in the space? Not interested in using a chevy one but any other GM or other brands is ok.
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03-19-2016, 05:05 PM
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
I have a new usa--230 radio in my truck I love it! They fit with no modifications to the dash. They make them with a gmc or chevy logo. It has am/fm stations as well as an auxiliary hook up for phones/mp3 players.
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03-19-2016, 05:22 PM
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
64K20 - I saw those on eBay. They do look alright! I was trying to keep it looking period but the more I think about the last "period" radio I had the less I want another. I put a perfectly restored FM Blaupunkt in my 1966 Porsche and it was great as long as you didn't go between stations and then you had to really fine tune.
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03-19-2016, 06:08 PM
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Location: Eldon, MO
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
I don't think you're going to find what you want, I've been looking for basically the same thing for some time. A period, factory radio with FM that fits the stock hole. I'm interested to see how this turns out. I've just about decided I'd settle for AM, I mostly listen to talk radio anyway.
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03-19-2016, 06:27 PM
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
mines all hacked up. I'm gonna cut it out and put a newer radio in
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03-20-2016, 10:03 PM
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Re: What size is the radio opening supposed to be?
I think I am going to end up with a new radio - the ones with the digital face plate that looks older. Not thrilled about it but I need to be practical with the radio - as much as I like listening to the diesel sometimes in traffic its nice to have some FM.
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