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krazy_texan · 02-12-2004, 03:19 AM

as some may know i am putting together a 67 GMC cant wait to get it running, supposed to go get my transmission from TXGary thursday night, but back on topic i was wondering what kind of radios are you guys with cut dashes using, as the title to this truck is in my name Dad has no say if i cut the dash or not, even though it is already cut i was just going to finish it off, i was looking at some sony xplode units but thougth i would see what you guys have.

68plus4sub · 02-12-2004, 03:46 AM

I currently have a Rockford Fosgate head unit in my daily driving rig. I like it, but it's not quite the quality I have had in past units. I had a '71 Blazer that had an Alpine system in and loved it. Have used several different Alpine CD, Cassette Player, and amps(have one now) in the past and have loved all of them, even the first one I bought which had already been used for 2 years. They are a little more spendy, but I think they are well worth it. Lots of other quality stuff out there though. I also have an 800 watt Sony Xplode 4 channell amp that I really like a lot. Seems like you can almost never go wrong with Sony stuff. Lots of opinions on that stuff, so there's my .02.

P.S. It's all sitting on a shelf right now, the suburban went to the body shop today!!

Short-Fuse 72' · 02-12-2004, 10:01 AM

Alpine CD player. Like 68plus4sub they are a little more expensive than most, but worth it IMO. Most of the name brand ones will work fine though. It is really up to you and what you like.

danho · 02-12-2004, 11:36 AM

ECLIPSE.
Dan.

SWEET7T · 02-12-2004, 11:54 AM

I have an Alpine headunit. My midgit amp for my 8" sub is a California. Kenwood 6.5" (in the doors

) and some low-end sub that my friend gave to me because it wouldn't fit in his truck. So far I'm happy with it! Well, the letters are rubbing off on the track up button, but what can you expect with 2+ years of use.

I have heard that the lasers in the Eclipse like to die early, just what I've heard though...

krazy_texan · 02-12-2004, 12:06 PM

i was looking last night at some Lanzar units my brother has had them and has liked them, i am not sure yet i will get it in a few weeks.

67chevemall · 02-12-2004, 12:09 PM

RICHARD MORGAN · 02-12-2004, 02:01 PM

THE ONLY CD PLAYER ID EVER BUY IS ALPINE.

Stepsides 4Ever · 02-12-2004, 02:42 PM

Ok, I thought I'd throw this idea out there...

I've always felt kind of limited by a single-play CD stereo or even a 6- or 10-disc changer...what I want to do with our truck is install an AM/FM radio with a CD-In jack in the front (I have one in our motorhome, but I'm not sure if they are still being made), or, alternatively, install an amp under the seat that I can jack into.

From there you can jack in an iPod or some other 20 or 40GB MP3 player and have immediate access to more music than you can listen to in a lifetime, along with the ability to create custom playlists, etc. Also, when you park your ride, you can take your tunes with you.

68plus4sub · 02-12-2004, 03:11 PM

Many of the newer head units have an "auxillary in" RCA or other style of input jack. This allows you to plug in those MP3 players. It's a great option to have, like stepside said, more music than you can listen to in a lifetime!

Ruckus · 02-12-2004, 07:22 PM

Eclipse--mine is going on almost 8 yrs. and still plays fine and sounds great. Will absolutely go Eclipse again.

67chevemall · 06-23-2004, 09:54 AM

I have a eclipse 10 disc shuttle for sale!
It needs a cable and cartridge you can order from the factory!
it's yours for $50.00 OBO!!
It is still brand new with the shipping seals on it!

Mudder · 06-23-2004, 02:01 PM

I'm running a Blaupunkt head and 10cd changer, Rockfort Fosgate amp and I like em real well.

67chevemall · 06-23-2004, 02:35 PM

Poineer(can't beat the built in crossover)
Auto Tek 7300,7150 Amps Bass Trust series!
12" JLA and MB Quarts in custom boxes w/ tweets

Cheers

MMGOODIE · 06-23-2004, 02:58 PM

actually I would keep looking into the xplodes. One of the guys here in the office has one and it's one of them that has the movie scenes in the lcd plate and this thing has the capablities of telling that a speaker is blown and exactly which one it is (well it displays ruptured (sp?)). Sony for a long time has been... just there, but they are focusing more of the attention to the decks and I bet within maybe a year they have one of the most innovative headunits available.

I always had good luck with my kenwood. I was the first stereo I ever purchased and it lasted for 6 years and three rigs before I sold it to someone about 4 or 5 years ago and he is still running it.

boraxman · 06-23-2004, 03:40 PM

I would go Alpine. Every Sony ive ever owned broke.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 06-23-2004, 03:38 PM

by an alpine head.

flip66 · 06-23-2004, 06:17 PM

Alpine is the best but cost the most. Take a CD, try not use rap or heavy metal, to the stereo store with you and swtich between the Alpine and a sony or something like and you will her the diffrance. I use to sell the stuff and I would always let the customers listen to Boston Hitch A Ride you can really hear the diffance with some of that 70s rock.

**BOSS** · 06-23-2004, 07:23 PM

I tried the jensen mp3,cd player and after a month i cant get it to work,I can tell it is working but nothing as far as sound.The problem is that i owned it for a year before i put it in the truck so the warrenty is no good and they want another $65 for me to send it off to get it fixed.Now what do i do spend another $65 or just right off the $280 for it in the first place.I wouldnt go Jensen ever again,should have known better.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-23-2004, 07:26 PM

I have a pioneer unit in my blazer it's a DEH-P4000 AND IT'S A GREAT UNIT ..

1969 GMC · 06-23-2004, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I have a pioneer unit in my blazer it's a DEH-P4000 AND IT'S A GREAT UNIT ..

I think I have the same unit as you, FB72...had it two years, it is in its third car now (my buick). Still sounds awesome. Pioneer all the way.

02-12-2004, 03:19 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	cut dash? what radio? as some may know i am putting together a 67 GMC cant wait to get it running, supposed to go get my transmission from TXGary thursday night, but back on topic i was wondering what kind of radios are you guys with cut dashes using, as the title to this truck is in my name Dad has no say if i cut the dash or not, even though it is already cut i was just going to finish it off, i was looking at some sony xplode units but thougth i would see what you guys have. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-12-2004, 03:46 AM	#2
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	I currently have a Rockford Fosgate head unit in my daily driving rig. I like it, but it's not quite the quality I have had in past units. I had a '71 Blazer that had an Alpine system in and loved it. Have used several different Alpine CD, Cassette Player, and amps(have one now) in the past and have loved all of them, even the first one I bought which had already been used for 2 years. They are a little more spendy, but I think they are well worth it. Lots of other quality stuff out there though. I also have an 800 watt Sony Xplode 4 channell amp that I really like a lot. Seems like you can almost never go wrong with Sony stuff. Lots of opinions on that stuff, so there's my .02. P.S. It's all sitting on a shelf right now, the suburban went to the body shop today!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

02-12-2004, 10:01 AM	#3
Short-Fuse 72' Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 51	Alpine CD player. Like 68plus4sub they are a little more expensive than most, but worth it IMO. Most of the name brand ones will work fine though. It is really up to you and what you like. __________________ Ya'll hear that? We's usin' codenames.

02-12-2004, 11:54 AM	#5
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I have an Alpine headunit. My midgit amp for my 8" sub is a California. Kenwood 6.5" (in the doors ) and some low-end sub that my friend gave to me because it wouldn't fit in his truck. So far I'm happy with it! Well, the letters are rubbing off on the track up button, but what can you expect with 2+ years of use. I have heard that the lasers in the Eclipse like to die early, just what I've heard though... __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-12-2004, 12:06 PM	#6
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i was looking last night at some Lanzar units my brother has had them and has liked them, i am not sure yet i will get it in a few weeks. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-12-2004, 11:36 AM	#4
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	ECLIPSE. Dan.

02-12-2004, 12:09 PM	#7
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	__________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-12-2004, 02:01 PM	#8
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	THE ONLY CD PLAYER ID EVER BUY IS ALPINE.

02-12-2004, 02:42 PM	#9
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	Ok, I thought I'd throw this idea out there... I've always felt kind of limited by a single-play CD stereo or even a 6- or 10-disc changer...what I want to do with our truck is install an AM/FM radio with a CD-In jack in the front (I have one in our motorhome, but I'm not sure if they are still being made), or, alternatively, install an amp under the seat that I can jack into. From there you can jack in an iPod or some other 20 or 40GB MP3 player and have immediate access to more music than you can listen to in a lifetime, along with the ability to create custom playlists, etc. Also, when you park your ride, you can take your tunes with you.

02-12-2004, 03:11 PM	#10
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Many of the newer head units have an "auxillary in" RCA or other style of input jack. This allows you to plug in those MP3 players. It's a great option to have, like stepside said, more music than you can listen to in a lifetime! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

02-12-2004, 07:22 PM	#11
Ruckus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 127	Eclipse--mine is going on almost 8 yrs. and still plays fine and sounds great. Will absolutely go Eclipse again. __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 350/350--SOLD 1970 Chevy LWB 350/350--SOLD 2000 VW VR6!

06-23-2004, 09:54 AM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I have a eclipse 10 disc shuttle for sale! It needs a cable and cartridge you can order from the factory! it's yours for $50.00 OBO!! It is still brand new with the shipping seals on it! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

06-23-2004, 02:01 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I'm running a Blaupunkt head and 10cd changer, Rockfort Fosgate amp and I like em real well.

06-23-2004, 02:35 PM	#14
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Poineer(can't beat the built in crossover) Auto Tek 7300,7150 Amps Bass Trust series! 12" JLA and MB Quarts in custom boxes w/ tweets Cheers __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

06-23-2004, 02:58 PM	#15
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	actually I would keep looking into the xplodes. One of the guys here in the office has one and it's one of them that has the movie scenes in the lcd plate and this thing has the capablities of telling that a speaker is blown and exactly which one it is (well it displays ruptured (sp?)). Sony for a long time has been... just there, but they are focusing more of the attention to the decks and I bet within maybe a year they have one of the most innovative headunits available. I always had good luck with my kenwood. I was the first stereo I ever purchased and it lasted for 6 years and three rigs before I sold it to someone about 4 or 5 years ago and he is still running it. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier." Last edited by MMGOODIE; 06-23-2004 at 03:00 PM.



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06-23-2004, 03:40 PM	#16
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I would go Alpine. Every Sony ive ever owned broke. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

06-23-2004, 03:38 PM	#17
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	by an alpine head. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

06-23-2004, 06:17 PM	#18
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	Alpine is the best but cost the most. Take a CD, try not use rap or heavy metal, to the stereo store with you and swtich between the Alpine and a sony or something like and you will her the diffrance. I use to sell the stuff and I would always let the customers listen to Boston Hitch A Ride you can really hear the diffance with some of that 70s rock.

06-23-2004, 07:23 PM	#19
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	I tried the jensen mp3,cd player and after a month i cant get it to work,I can tell it is working but nothing as far as sound.The problem is that i owned it for a year before i put it in the truck so the warrenty is no good and they want another $65 for me to send it off to get it fixed.Now what do i do spend another $65 or just right off the $280 for it in the first place.I wouldnt go Jensen ever again,should have known better. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

06-23-2004, 07:26 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I have a pioneer unit in my blazer it's a DEH-P4000 AND IT'S A GREAT UNIT ..

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