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1Ton · 04-25-2005, 08:12 PM

I never knew a GM CB was an option. Learn something new everyday.
CB Unit

*1FaastC10* · 04-25-2005, 09:25 PM

my '77 has one in it, but the CB doesnt work. i'm not sure if i want to have it fixed when i do the resto, or just put a blockoff plate, and run a head unit and an aftermarket CB in a console.

TrainD5115 · 04-25-2005, 10:56 PM

I just looked over a brochure yesterday online that had a cb/am/fm radio as an option. CB's were all the rage in the 70's.

**Captkaos** · 04-25-2005, 11:40 PM

I wouldn't say it was rare. They were optional on all trucks. I have seen a few of them with it. The 4x4's have the more often though around here.

75stepside · 04-26-2005, 09:30 AM

3 words: Dukes of Hazzard!

1Ton · 04-26-2005, 09:51 AM

I have never seen a truck with one and I've owned a dozen or more 73-91 trucks and blazers. I own 4 right now.

Slonaker · 04-26-2005, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75stepside

3 words: Dukes of Hazzard!

I met him a few years ago. I was surprised to find that he was a Georgia congressman for two years...

Slonaker

screwballl · 04-26-2005, 08:52 PM

i had a 79 with it in there...
to this day i still have a CB in each of my trucks. almost never use them but good to have incase of emergency since the HP monitors channel 9 here

1Ton · 04-26-2005, 10:11 PM

I have CBs just dont use them. Except when wheeling. Easy communications. At work we use them all the time. The monitor Channel 9 here too. I think that is nationwide.

screwballl · 04-27-2005, 09:51 PM

naw just mostly in the more populated states.. in SD they wouldnt even pull over for a distressed lady unless they were off duty

tx_fireman1525 · 04-29-2005, 12:23 PM

My '81 has an AM/FM/CB combo in it.

arveetek · 04-30-2005, 11:48 AM

I haven't seen a factory CB radio in these trucks, either, but I have seen them in other GM products. In fact, my great-grandmother used to drive an '85 Chevy Caprice that came from the factory with a CB! What an odd option. The controls were built into the radio, and if I remember right, the mic was coiled up in the glovebox.

That car is sitting in the weeds at my grandma's house right now. My cousin was driving it hard one day and threw a rod in the 305. My aunt and uncle don't want to get rid of it, because they think it's some kind of special edition. I think they get this idea because it's a Chevy Caprice 'Limited'. I mean, come on! Who'd want a 4 door Caprice that's got a blown engine, worn out interior, and rusting body?

Perhaps there's a Caprice forum out there with die-hard Caprice fans?

Casey

**special-K** · 04-30-2005, 03:46 PM

I had a`78 Silverado SWB that had that CB/AM/FM.That was one well-ordered truck:Mahoghany ext/Buckskin int,454/TH400,posi,dual tanks,ALL the bells & whistles...

chevymad · 05-01-2005, 01:51 PM

Trans Am's could be had with a CB as well. I'm sure that was a Bandit thing.

1Ton · 05-01-2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevymad

Trans Am's could be had with a CB as well. I'm sure that was a Bandit thing.

Probably only came in black ones.

*1FaastC10* · 05-02-2005, 02:47 AM

actually, i believe Bandit Edition Trans Ams could be had in more than just black. i could be mistaken, i havent brushed up on my 2nd Gen TAs in a while. i need to though, got a '74 Formula 400 and a '72 Formula clone to get rolling this summer.

04-25-2005, 08:12 PM	#1
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	73-87 Rare Item???????? I never knew a GM CB was an option. Learn something new everyday. CB Unit __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

04-25-2005, 10:56 PM	#3
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	I just looked over a brochure yesterday online that had a cb/am/fm radio as an option. CB's were all the rage in the 70's. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

04-25-2005, 11:40 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I wouldn't say it was rare. They were optional on all trucks. I have seen a few of them with it. The 4x4's have the more often though around here. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-26-2005, 09:51 AM	#6
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	I have never seen a truck with one and I've owned a dozen or more 73-91 trucks and blazers. I own 4 right now. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

04-26-2005, 08:52 PM	#8
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	i had a 79 with it in there... to this day i still have a CB in each of my trucks. almost never use them but good to have incase of emergency since the HP monitors channel 9 here __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

04-25-2005, 09:25 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	my '77 has one in it, but the CB doesnt work. i'm not sure if i want to have it fixed when i do the resto, or just put a blockoff plate, and run a head unit and an aftermarket CB in a console.

04-26-2005, 09:30 AM	#5
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	3 words: Dukes of Hazzard!

04-26-2005, 10:11 PM	#9
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	I have CBs just dont use them. Except when wheeling. Easy communications. At work we use them all the time. The monitor Channel 9 here too. I think that is nationwide. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

04-27-2005, 09:51 PM	#10
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	naw just mostly in the more populated states.. in SD they wouldnt even pull over for a distressed lady unless they were off duty __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

04-29-2005, 12:23 PM	#11
tx_fireman1525 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covington, TX Posts: 25	My '81 has an AM/FM/CB combo in it. __________________ ]'76 K10 Short Step WORK IN PROGRESS '81 C10 Longbed, 250/SM465 '93 Dodge W-250 X-Cab, Cummins NV4500/NP241, D60 front, D70 rear '05 Yamaha Grizzly 660 4x4 Southern Bowties Member

04-30-2005, 11:48 AM	#12
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	I haven't seen a factory CB radio in these trucks, either, but I have seen them in other GM products. In fact, my great-grandmother used to drive an '85 Chevy Caprice that came from the factory with a CB! What an odd option. The controls were built into the radio, and if I remember right, the mic was coiled up in the glovebox. That car is sitting in the weeds at my grandma's house right now. My cousin was driving it hard one day and threw a rod in the 305. My aunt and uncle don't want to get rid of it, because they think it's some kind of special edition. I think they get this idea because it's a Chevy Caprice 'Limited'. I mean, come on! Who'd want a 4 door Caprice that's got a blown engine, worn out interior, and rusting body? Perhaps there's a Caprice forum out there with die-hard Caprice fans? Casey __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

04-30-2005, 03:46 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	I had a`78 Silverado SWB that had that CB/AM/FM.That was one well-ordered truck:Mahoghany ext/Buckskin int,454/TH400,posi,dual tanks,ALL the bells & whistles... __________________ "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 ~

05-01-2005, 01:51 PM	#14
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Trans Am's could be had with a CB as well. I'm sure that was a Bandit thing.

05-02-2005, 02:47 AM	#16
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	actually, i believe Bandit Edition Trans Ams could be had in more than just black. i could be mistaken, i havent brushed up on my 2nd Gen TAs in a while. i need to though, got a '74 Formula 400 and a '72 Formula clone to get rolling this summer.



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