72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ozark Tim · 01-22-2007, 11:06 AM

Hey ya'll,
I am trying to find a nice 2 post radio for my 72 Custom Camper. I used to be able to find a fair selection from places like radio shack etc. but I dont think very many places if any sell them today. Anyone out there found any sources whatsoever worth mentioning? The last one I purchased was from Auto Zone and I had to take it back 3x until I got a good ( Still a piece of junk ) one.
Here is my 72 Custom Camper with one of my friends right as it came back from the paint booth. It is already close to completely put back together and this is what I need a good radio for.
Thanks, OT

**SOON2BLAZE** · 01-22-2007, 11:13 AM

google Custom Auto Sound, factory fit with modern technology.

LawMan02 · 01-22-2007, 11:22 AM

Try ebay and look under "shaft style radio". Sometimes they have good name brand used radios.

72 cheyenne pdx · 01-22-2007, 01:01 PM

Here is a link to LMC's shaft radios they sell. I am unsure on the quality of these. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0093.asp

I know Pioneer used to make a shaft style that would work in our trucks, but that was about 5 years ago. I would recommend going to a car audio store and talking to a salesperson there. They can let you what makes/models of radios that will work in our trucks. You can then make the decision to buy from them or shop around. Good Luck!!!!

myoldchev · 01-22-2007, 01:23 PM

I know they had some at Walmart a few months back. I haven't looked lately. I can't remember what the brand was either.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-22-2007, 03:11 PM

They have them specifically for '67-72 Pick-ups in J.C.Whitney everything automotive Pg.155 current edition.Way expensive though with the 6 CD system.Maybe they have others .

72 CustomCamper · 01-22-2007, 05:25 PM

I like the old school wheels. Nice looking color too...

Chuck

longhorn70gmc · 01-22-2007, 09:59 PM

I like the Brown. You don't see that everyday.

Big D · 01-22-2007, 10:39 PM

I used to have about 20 of them on a shelf in my garage. I still see them cheap at swap meets/ garage sales, I always look for the old metal
faced Pioneer units, they have great tuners and the cassettes can usually be fixed with a belt or a good cleaning.

Nice thing about having a cassette in your truck, No one wants to steal it!

Ozark Tim · 01-23-2007, 09:52 AM

Thanks for the tips everyone! I am going to follow up on what you have given me here and hopefully come up with something.
The wheels that are on the truck still need to be detailed, but thanks for noticing them. They are vintage from the early 80's or late 70's and I think they are Western turbin's if I remember correctly.
The color on the truck is called Medium Bronze or code 522 and matches the original interior paint very near perfect.
I cant wait to get'r done!
OT

Purduegmc · 01-23-2007, 02:13 PM

I think there are some in the parts forum right now, at least I think I saw some listed last night.

01-22-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? Hey ya'll, I am trying to find a nice 2 post radio for my 72 Custom Camper. I used to be able to find a fair selection from places like radio shack etc. but I dont think very many places if any sell them today. Anyone out there found any sources whatsoever worth mentioning? The last one I purchased was from Auto Zone and I had to take it back 3x until I got a good ( Still a piece of junk ) one. Here is my 72 Custom Camper with one of my friends right as it came back from the paint booth. It is already close to completely put back together and this is what I need a good radio for. Thanks, OT Attached Images

01-22-2007, 11:13 AM	#2
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? google Custom Auto Sound, factory fit with modern technology.

01-22-2007, 11:22 AM	#3
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? Try ebay and look under "shaft style radio". Sometimes they have good name brand used radios. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

01-22-2007, 01:01 PM	#4
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? Here is a link to LMC's shaft radios they sell. I am unsure on the quality of these. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0093.asp I know Pioneer used to make a shaft style that would work in our trucks, but that was about 5 years ago. I would recommend going to a car audio store and talking to a salesperson there. They can let you what makes/models of radios that will work in our trucks. You can then make the decision to buy from them or shop around. Good Luck!!!!

01-22-2007, 01:23 PM	#5
myoldchev Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WA Posts: 78	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? I know they had some at Walmart a few months back. I haven't looked lately. I can't remember what the brand was either. __________________ DAN 69 CUSTOM 10 LWB:

01-22-2007, 03:11 PM	#6
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? They have them specifically for '67-72 Pick-ups in J.C.Whitney everything automotive Pg.155 current edition.Way expensive though with the 6 CD system.Maybe they have others . __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 01-22-2007 at 03:11 PM.

01-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#7
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? I like the old school wheels. Nice looking color too... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-22-2007, 09:59 PM	#8
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? I like the Brown. You don't see that everyday. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

01-22-2007, 10:39 PM	#9
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? I used to have about 20 of them on a shelf in my garage. I still see them cheap at swap meets/ garage sales, I always look for the old metal faced Pioneer units, they have great tuners and the cassettes can usually be fixed with a belt or a good cleaning. Nice thing about having a cassette in your truck, No one wants to steal it! __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

01-23-2007, 09:52 AM	#10
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? Thanks for the tips everyone! I am going to follow up on what you have given me here and hopefully come up with something. The wheels that are on the truck still need to be detailed, but thanks for noticing them. They are vintage from the early 80's or late 70's and I think they are Western turbin's if I remember correctly. The color on the truck is called Medium Bronze or code 522 and matches the original interior paint very near perfect. I cant wait to get'r done! OT

01-23-2007, 02:13 PM	#11
Purduegmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 58	Re: 72 Custom Camper pic & Where for a post radio? I think there are some in the parts forum right now, at least I think I saw some listed last night. __________________ 70 GMC 1500 2wd lwb 00 Chevy 2500



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