van & truck am/fm radios-any difference - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wugunguy · 09-11-2007, 10:51 PM

Just wondering what the differences are between the van am/fm radios and the truck am/fm radios for these trucks.

thanks

**Bob B.** · 09-12-2007, 03:54 AM

Based on what I have seen, the van AM/FM 'Delco' insignia on the face is in block letters, the '71-'72 truck AM/FM is in script. The antenna cable on the van radio comes in from the side, the truck comes in from the back. I think they interchange.

Rakort · 09-12-2007, 10:31 PM

the back of the radio may be different also which won't allow you to use the rear bracket.

wugunguy · 09-12-2007, 10:46 PM

cool, thanks for the info.

so does this look like a van am/fm.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=290159729195&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:US:11

I got this info from him in an email--
The delco is in block letters.
The cable comes out of the bottom, actually

chipflyer · 09-12-2007, 11:02 PM

I would say Van based on the lens, If you could see the dial that would tell you too, the numbers are taller and skinnyer on a truck radio but he is not letting you see the numbers in the pic, nor is he showing you the back or giving you the model #. Yes, I am voting van radio.
Those knobs don't belong with that radio either.

Radio Link

Jeff

BurnoutNova · 09-12-2007, 11:35 PM

it looks like an am/fm from a newer truck maybe, i have one from a mid 70's chevy i was going to put in mine, but havnt tried it to see if it fits yet. the block lettered DELCO looks similar

wugunguy · 09-13-2007, 12:29 AM

well, I gues the search continues

thanks

Rod · 09-13-2007, 07:25 PM

It's a van am fm on ebay, but will fit. Change the lens and no one would know without really looking for the differences.

wugunguy · 09-13-2007, 11:18 PM

looks like I'll have to go with a van radio since the truck ones are bringing such big bucks.

09-11-2007, 10:51 PM	#1
wugunguy 70 C/10-Work in progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 601	van & truck am/fm radios-any difference Just wondering what the differences are between the van am/fm radios and the truck am/fm radios for these trucks. thanks __________________ In the garage 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport-Daily Driver 1972 Chevy K/5 CST AC/PS/PB/4x4/Tow Hooks/Tilt 1970 Chevy C/10-Current project

09-12-2007, 03:54 AM	#2
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,348	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference Based on what I have seen, the van AM/FM 'Delco' insignia on the face is in block letters, the '71-'72 truck AM/FM is in script. The antenna cable on the van radio comes in from the side, the truck comes in from the back. I think they interchange. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

09-12-2007, 10:31 PM	#3
Rakort Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 327	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference the back of the radio may be different also which won't allow you to use the rear bracket. __________________ Rakort Parts for Sale: Pictures Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture

09-12-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
wugunguy 70 C/10-Work in progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 601	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference cool, thanks for the info. so does this look like a van am/fm. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=290159729195&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:US:11 I got this info from him in an email-- The delco is in block letters. The cable comes out of the bottom, actually __________________ In the garage 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport-Daily Driver 1972 Chevy K/5 CST AC/PS/PB/4x4/Tow Hooks/Tilt 1970 Chevy C/10-Current project

09-12-2007, 11:02 PM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference I would say Van based on the lens, If you could see the dial that would tell you too, the numbers are taller and skinnyer on a truck radio but he is not letting you see the numbers in the pic, nor is he showing you the back or giving you the model #. Yes, I am voting van radio. Those knobs don't belong with that radio either. Radio Link Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. Last edited by chipflyer; 09-12-2007 at 11:05 PM.

09-12-2007, 11:35 PM	#6
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference it looks like an am/fm from a newer truck maybe, i have one from a mid 70's chevy i was going to put in mine, but havnt tried it to see if it fits yet. the block lettered DELCO looks similar

09-13-2007, 12:29 AM	#7
wugunguy 70 C/10-Work in progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 601	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference well, I gues the search continues thanks __________________ In the garage 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport-Daily Driver 1972 Chevy K/5 CST AC/PS/PB/4x4/Tow Hooks/Tilt 1970 Chevy C/10-Current project

09-13-2007, 07:25 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference It's a van am fm on ebay, but will fit. Change the lens and no one would know without really looking for the differences. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-13-2007, 11:18 PM	#9
wugunguy 70 C/10-Work in progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 601	Re: van & truck am/fm radios-any difference looks like I'll have to go with a van radio since the truck ones are bringing such big bucks. __________________ In the garage 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport-Daily Driver 1972 Chevy K/5 CST AC/PS/PB/4x4/Tow Hooks/Tilt 1970 Chevy C/10-Current project

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