72 K20 radio selection

[slocityk20]

I know there are a plethora of posts about radio questions. But i want some hard cold facts on what you guys think. I have a 72 K20 that has absolutely nothing for a radio. No wiring, no radio, no speakers, no cut dash.

Question at hand is, should i try and get an original radio? If i send it to Gary does he send a wiring harness with it? If i find a radio that doesn't "work" can Gary make it work as part of his conversion? What mounting brackets do i need for the truck? What has been your guys luck with retro sound vs custom auto sound? I do not have a fuel tank behind the seat anymore so my thought process was to build a box and put the speakers all behind the seat in a box so i don't have to cut door panels. What do you think? Anyone done that? Pictures?


Im new here guys but have been researching a lot about stereos and I have a blank slate to work with so I want to make the right decision. This is my first classic and I want to start off making good choices for the build. I have searched the forum and have seen and read plenty of posts just looking for some hard facts.

I really appreciate everyone on this forum and the wisdom you shed down on the younger crowd who want to keep the hot rod life alive!