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68c10guy · 04-25-2008, 12:15 AM

Alright getting ready to hook upsome tunes in the 68' can someone point in the direction of a head unit that'll fit with minimal cutting? and also some tricks on sub placemant? i still have the stock tank location. Thanks for the help.

68gmsee · 04-25-2008, 01:26 AM

If you can keep from cutting, you'll be a lot better off. Just my own opinion on these old trucks. I hate to see them cut.

But, as others will tell you, it's your truck.

Here's a post that has a site for you to look at. That "retrosounds" radio is nice. Has a lot of modern features including USB port in front!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=288654

ChevLoRay · 04-25-2008, 01:38 AM

Any single-din size radio will fit, but you will have to do some judicious cutting of the dash to create a hole for the sleeve to slip into. When you do it correctly, the trim will finish it all off and it will look nice. Screw up and get the hole too big and you will have blown it.

The alternative is one of the aftermarket, nee Custom Autosound units that have two shafts to fit the existing mounting. Problem is, I read more negative comments on those radios than I read on cutting a dash.

It's your truck and it's your choice.

68c10guy · 04-25-2008, 04:59 AM

what do you mean by single din?

72BlckButy · 04-25-2008, 03:26 PM

Check out Custom AutoSound, currently they are building factory style radios with newer technology built in. I wouldn't cut the dash.

Hope this helps!

Ace in the hole · 04-25-2008, 03:51 PM

I'm going to give this a try- http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/9

dan42 · 04-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace in the hole

I'm going to give this a try- http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/9

Me too, when it's in the budget - that looks like a nice radio.

Premium72 · 04-25-2008, 04:45 PM

those rdios suck. fill the hole in the dash with an old stocker and tuck the deck in the glove box or under the seat. you can properly fit 2 8in subs under the bench..good luck.

joedoozer · 04-25-2008, 05:04 PM

I guess I am the only one here who thinks those retro radios look like crap. The one nice thing is the knobs match the knobs on the rest of the dash. I was fortunate/unfortunate (depending on your opinion) to have a truck with the dash already cut. My project is rewiring the speakers and sub.

68c10guy · 04-25-2008, 09:19 PM

well i want to do a sony xplod head unit. I'm not a fan of the old style.

68c10guy · 04-25-2008, 09:41 PM

And i was just thinking back i might have a dash thats already cut, does anyone have any handy pictures of an original dash?

04-25-2008, 12:15 AM	#1
68c10guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 165	Radio? Alright getting ready to hook upsome tunes in the 68' can someone point in the direction of a head unit that'll fit with minimal cutting? and also some tricks on sub placemant? i still have the stock tank location. Thanks for the help.

04-25-2008, 01:26 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Radio? If you can keep from cutting, you'll be a lot better off. Just my own opinion on these old trucks. I hate to see them cut. But, as others will tell you, it's your truck. Here's a post that has a site for you to look at. That "retrosounds" radio is nice. Has a lot of modern features including USB port in front! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=288654

04-25-2008, 01:38 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Radio? Any single-din size radio will fit, but you will have to do some judicious cutting of the dash to create a hole for the sleeve to slip into. When you do it correctly, the trim will finish it all off and it will look nice. Screw up and get the hole too big and you will have blown it. The alternative is one of the aftermarket, nee Custom Autosound units that have two shafts to fit the existing mounting. Problem is, I read more negative comments on those radios than I read on cutting a dash. It's your truck and it's your choice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

04-25-2008, 04:59 AM	#4
68c10guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 165	Re: Radio? what do you mean by single din?

04-25-2008, 03:26 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Radio? Check out Custom AutoSound, currently they are building factory style radios with newer technology built in. I wouldn't cut the dash. Hope this helps! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-25-2008, 03:51 PM	#6
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Radio? I'm going to give this a try- http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/9 __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

04-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#8
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Radio? those rdios suck. fill the hole in the dash with an old stocker and tuck the deck in the glove box or under the seat. you can properly fit 2 8in subs under the bench..good luck. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

04-25-2008, 05:04 PM	#9
joedoozer is Certifiable Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hinesville, Georgia Posts: 160	Re: Radio? I guess I am the only one here who thinks those retro radios look like crap. The one nice thing is the knobs match the knobs on the rest of the dash. I was fortunate/unfortunate (depending on your opinion) to have a truck with the dash already cut. My project is rewiring the speakers and sub. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 LWB 350 Auto Blue with a white roof.

04-25-2008, 09:19 PM	#10
68c10guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 165	Re: Radio? well i want to do a sony xplod head unit. I'm not a fan of the old style.

04-25-2008, 09:41 PM	#11
68c10guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 165	Re: Radio? And i was just thinking back i might have a dash thats already cut, does anyone have any handy pictures of an original dash?



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