Stock looking AM/FM? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

buck65 · 03-08-2008, 09:49 AM

I am a newbie just starting to restore my grandpas 70 c10. It has a non-working AM radio and I thought it would be cool to just put a stock AM/FM in there ... but I can't find any real nice ones for sale.
Are there any new aftermarket AM/FM units out there that look like stock? Something that most people would think came with the truck? I don't want or need cassette.
I did a search on this site first but didn't see anything about this. Thanks.

sdkid · 03-08-2008, 10:12 AM

Can't say as I've ever seen anything like that. The am/fm in the vans are close if not identical looking for our trucks. Not sure on the years though. I'm sure someone with more info than I will chime in.

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-08-2008, 10:21 AM

how about ebay, or craigslist.org? maybe swap meets? down in l.a. i here yous guys got some sweet swap meets! lucky....

c10addict · 03-08-2008, 11:07 AM

Classic auto sound makes nice units that appear pretty stock and work well.. Sorry for the "unfinished pic"

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-08-2008, 03:25 PM

Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Site from West Michigan!

Here is a link to a site that has good used radios that they have gone through. The radios are really nice but pricey.

http://www.originalcarradios.com/Chevrolet.htm

Jim

Mint68 · 03-08-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

Classic auto sound makes nice units that appear pretty stock and work well.. Sorry for the "unfinished pic"

Have you had good luck with this radio? I got a USA-6 and it was a nightmare. It never worked correct, and I had to send it back for repairs. The display kept going out and I just gave up and returned it. Another thing was the knobs never sat correctly. They were way too far away from the dash, and I couldn't get them to sit closer like stock ones. I should have know it was no good when the box it came in weighed more than the radio itself. Hopefully you will have better luck than I did.

**special-K** · 03-08-2008, 05:16 PM

Many GM AM/FMs from this era look simular to the factory truck option.They are all alot of money,too.Like $200+.FM in a car was just kicking off and it`s rare to see.

dan42 · 03-08-2008, 07:40 PM

Jim, that's a cool site - it's in my favorites now!

**special-K** · 03-09-2008, 12:52 AM

Custom Autosound is a low quality unit,in sound and durability.I had one in a`65 Biscayne and it only lasted about a year.

cdowns · 03-09-2008, 01:08 AM

another non happy listener with classic autonoise fixed twice under warrenty crapped out and died for good at 18months the empty hole in the dash was a sore reminder of money poorly spent

jegs72 · 03-09-2008, 01:33 AM

buck65, welcome to the board fellow san diegan! i've got the original am radio in mine and have plans to install a complete audio system (when I have the duckets) this year.

zeeklu · 03-09-2008, 01:49 AM

I bought an am radio from originalcarradios.com and they were good to deal with. Chris

nds1968 · 03-09-2008, 02:43 AM

You can have your AM radio converted to FM and also have outputs added to it for your MP3 player or IPOD. It cost about $400.00 though.

Retro Radio Restoration
Mike Frenchek 717-367-1428
www.retroradio.biz

I've talked to him at events in PA. The radios looked nice that he was selling but I think he wanted an exchange radio for that price.

buck65 · 03-09-2008, 02:46 AM

Thanks for the advise guys.
Found an original one on egay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW

What do these usually go for? Seems like alot already!! Maybe I should stick to an aftermarket one but still need to find a good brand.

Mint68 · 03-09-2008, 10:35 AM

I bought mine for $319 shipped. There have been a couple on the board in the last few weeks between $275 and $350. I dont think they pop up on the board that often, but they seem to be on ebay fairly steady. The sound quality isn't the best, but Its in a old truck that is rarely driven. That one on ebay looks super nice. If I had the money I would get it and save it for a project some day. I think it is going to go for a lot, way more than the $330 it is at now.

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-09-2008, 11:14 AM

sweet deal...... good job on the radio score!! good luck!

03-08-2008, 09:49 AM	#1
buck65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2	Stock looking AM/FM? I am a newbie just starting to restore my grandpas 70 c10. It has a non-working AM radio and I thought it would be cool to just put a stock AM/FM in there ... but I can't find any real nice ones for sale. Are there any new aftermarket AM/FM units out there that look like stock? Something that most people would think came with the truck? I don't want or need cassette. I did a search on this site first but didn't see anything about this. Thanks.

03-08-2008, 10:12 AM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Can't say as I've ever seen anything like that. The am/fm in the vans are close if not identical looking for our trucks. Not sure on the years though. I'm sure someone with more info than I will chime in. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-08-2008, 10:21 AM	#3
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? how about ebay, or craigslist.org? maybe swap meets? down in l.a. i here yous guys got some sweet swap meets! lucky.... __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

03-08-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Classic auto sound makes nice units that appear pretty stock and work well.. Sorry for the "unfinished pic" Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-08-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Site from West Michigan! Here is a link to a site that has good used radios that they have gone through. The radios are really nice but pricey. http://www.originalcarradios.com/Chevrolet.htm Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-08-2008, 05:16 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Many GM AM/FMs from this era look simular to the factory truck option.They are all alot of money,too.Like $200+.FM in a car was just kicking off and it`s rare to see. __________________ "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 ~

03-08-2008, 07:40 PM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Jim, that's a cool site - it's in my favorites now! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-09-2008, 12:52 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Custom Autosound is a low quality unit,in sound and durability.I had one in a`65 Biscayne and it only lasted about a year. __________________ "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 ~

03-09-2008, 01:08 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? another non happy listener with classic autonoise fixed twice under warrenty crapped out and died for good at 18months the empty hole in the dash was a sore reminder of money poorly spent __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-09-2008, 01:33 AM	#11
jegs72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 28	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? buck65, welcome to the board fellow san diegan! i've got the original am radio in mine and have plans to install a complete audio system (when I have the duckets) this year. __________________ 72' Cheyenne lwb California truck

03-09-2008, 01:49 AM	#12
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? I bought an am radio from originalcarradios.com and they were good to deal with. Chris Last edited by zeeklu; 03-09-2008 at 01:49 AM.

03-09-2008, 02:43 AM	#13
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? You can have your AM radio converted to FM and also have outputs added to it for your MP3 player or IPOD. It cost about $400.00 though. Retro Radio Restoration Mike Frenchek 717-367-1428 www.retroradio.biz I've talked to him at events in PA. The radios looked nice that he was selling but I think he wanted an exchange radio for that price.

03-09-2008, 02:46 AM	#14
buck65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? Thanks for the advise guys. Found an original one on egay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW What do these usually go for? Seems like alot already!! Maybe I should stick to an aftermarket one but still need to find a good brand.

03-09-2008, 10:35 AM	#15
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? I bought mine for $319 shipped. There have been a couple on the board in the last few weeks between $275 and $350. I dont think they pop up on the board that often, but they seem to be on ebay fairly steady. The sound quality isn't the best, but Its in a old truck that is rarely driven. That one on ebay looks super nice. If I had the money I would get it and save it for a project some day. I think it is going to go for a lot, way more than the $330 it is at now.

03-09-2008, 11:14 AM	#16
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Stock looking AM/FM? sweet deal...... good job on the radio score!! good luck! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club



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