Removing the stock radio...best way? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*MisterMan* · 01-18-2006, 09:29 PM

Just like it says, whats the best approach to remove the stock radio, what to remove first, where to start????

Thanks,
--Den

see ten · 01-18-2006, 10:17 PM

It's been a while since I had one out. As I remember the heater controls are kind of in the way of dropping it straight out the bottom? It seems like last time I took one out I had the glovebox out and pulled it through that way. I am sure if there is an easier way someone will jump in and correct me.

Green Machine · 01-18-2006, 10:36 PM

Remove the 2 screws under the dash that hold the heater controls and drop it out of the way. Then you should have room to get at the radio.

Bob Moore · 01-18-2006, 11:50 PM

Drop the heater like everyone said. The radio is held in by nuts on the shafts and a brace in the rear. Pull the knobs and chrome jobs, use a 5/8 deep socket to remove the nuts and cups. Around on the back there is a brace that runs up to the speaker bracket. Use a 3/8 on that. The wires pull out on the left rear. Thats it.

boundstaffpress · 01-18-2006, 11:55 PM

I've taken out the glove box on a non-A/C cab. Gave me lots of room.

cypress TX 72 · 01-19-2006, 08:54 AM

Yes all that ! and the last step -
Take the radio and rap in bubble packaging real good, Insert in box with plenty peanuts, then take down to UPS and ship to:
Cypress Texas - Tony Smith
Cypress, Texas 77429
Hope this helps!!!!

Putter · 01-19-2006, 10:06 AM

Tony, Are you looking for a radio? AM?
I offered one to LAWMAN, then he disappeared. I still have it. It'll just cost you shipping. You can PM me if you want.

roughedup72 · 01-19-2006, 12:43 PM

I have one also along with the fm conversion that bolts on underneath the dash, I can't get them to work but if anybody is interested in them, When I get them out you can have them for the cost of shipping from 29212

boundstaffpress · 01-19-2006, 02:54 PM

I like the FM conversion. Was this a factory option? Aftermarket? Does it play FM on an AM Station or just take over the speakers? If you don't know that's OK.

Send me a PM with a price for shipping to 81050.

see ten · 01-19-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roughedup72

I have one also along with the fm conversion that bolts on underneath the dash, I can't get them to work but if anybody is interested in them, When I get them out you can have them for the cost of shipping from 29212

I think you have your AM receiver tuned to the wrong frequency. It seems like it has to be set to 1400 or 1600? If you drop down the FM converter it should say on top of it what frequency to set the AM unit to. Without the Am on the right frequency the FM converter will not work. I sold my FM converter to someone on the board last year at the NATS but I really don't remember their user name. The converter I sold still had the correct frequency on the top of it. I am sure if you created a post about it they would respond.

Joeys Toy · 01-19-2006, 07:48 PM

I have one of those laying in the shop. I will look when I get home and post frequency. Pulled it out when I found an underdash FM/8 track at a garage sale.

*1969owner* · 01-19-2006, 07:54 PM

i know what to do. take out the glove box, get the radio out, and send it my way. lol

*MisterMan* · 01-19-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cypress TX 72

Yes all that ! and the last step -
Take the radio and rap in bubble packaging real good, Insert in box with plenty peanuts, then take down to UPS and ship to:
Cypress Texas - Tony Smith
Cypress, Texas 77429
Hope this helps!!!!

hahaha, well when it comes time to get rid of it u pay shipping and its all urs.

p.s. thanks to evey one, tons of help for a noob.

*1969owner* · 01-19-2006, 08:20 PM

lol

Joeys Toy · 01-19-2006, 08:48 PM

Found the FM converter. Realistic model 12-1350B. There is a pot on the bottom that says adjust near 1400.

01-18-2006, 09:29 PM	#1
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Removing the stock radio...best way? Just like it says, whats the best approach to remove the stock radio, what to remove first, where to start???? Thanks, --Den

01-18-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? It's been a while since I had one out. As I remember the heater controls are kind of in the way of dropping it straight out the bottom? It seems like last time I took one out I had the glovebox out and pulled it through that way. I am sure if there is an easier way someone will jump in and correct me.

01-18-2006, 10:36 PM	#3
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? Remove the 2 screws under the dash that hold the heater controls and drop it out of the way. Then you should have room to get at the radio. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

01-18-2006, 11:50 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? Drop the heater like everyone said. The radio is held in by nuts on the shafts and a brace in the rear. Pull the knobs and chrome jobs, use a 5/8 deep socket to remove the nuts and cups. Around on the back there is a brace that runs up to the speaker bracket. Use a 3/8 on that. The wires pull out on the left rear. Thats it. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

01-18-2006, 11:55 PM	#5
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? I've taken out the glove box on a non-A/C cab. Gave me lots of room. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

01-19-2006, 08:54 AM	#6
cypress TX 72 Saving one 72 at a time!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 261	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? Yes all that ! and the last step - Take the radio and rap in bubble packaging real good, Insert in box with plenty peanuts, then take down to UPS and ship to: Cypress Texas - Tony Smith Cypress, Texas 77429 Hope this helps!!!!

01-19-2006, 10:06 AM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? Tony, Are you looking for a radio? AM? I offered one to LAWMAN, then he disappeared. I still have it. It'll just cost you shipping. You can PM me if you want. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-19-2006, 12:43 PM	#8
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? I have one also along with the fm conversion that bolts on underneath the dash, I can't get them to work but if anybody is interested in them, When I get them out you can have them for the cost of shipping from 29212 Last edited by roughedup72; 06-05-2006 at 04:04 PM.

01-19-2006, 02:54 PM	#9
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? I like the FM conversion. Was this a factory option? Aftermarket? Does it play FM on an AM Station or just take over the speakers? If you don't know that's OK. Send me a PM with a price for shipping to 81050. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis Last edited by boundstaffpress; 01-19-2006 at 02:56 PM.

01-19-2006, 07:48 PM	#11
Joeys Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 75	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? I have one of those laying in the shop. I will look when I get home and post frequency. Pulled it out when I found an underdash FM/8 track at a garage sale.

01-19-2006, 07:54 PM	#12
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? i know what to do. take out the glove box, get the radio out, and send it my way. lol

01-19-2006, 08:20 PM	#14
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? lol

01-19-2006, 08:48 PM	#15
Joeys Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 75	Re: Removing the stock radio...best way? Found the FM converter. Realistic model 12-1350B. There is a pot on the bottom that says adjust near 1400.



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