Stock looking radio replacements for an 87

[crisco]

I want to replace the factory radio in my 87 suburban.
I don't want to cut the dash though or put a radio in the glovebox or under the dash.
I thought I saw knob style radios along time ago when I bought my 71 that were new and had aux inputs etc.

I want something low key basically.
Is there anything out there?
What have you guys done for better sound in these square bodies?

[thepenguin99]

http://www.vintagecarradio.com/index.html

First result of googling "Old Car Radio"

[TLoz]

Is it a GMC or Chevy? I've got a GMC replacement I'm not using.

[TimQ]

I just did the search myself for a new radio for my 86. I found this:

http://www.dualav.com/mobileaudio/xc4100.php

Best I can tell, other than the reproductions that cost a few hundred bucks, this is the only post-mounted unit still in production. I got mine off Amazon for about $25 and it sounds great. Fit's in the dash nicely as well.

I wish it had digital tuning, some presets for the radio, and an aux jack on the back (instead of the front) but for 25 bucks it gets the job done.

TQ

[BruthaMan]

RetroSound makes an adjustable post unit. I added it to my truck running through JL Audio Amp and speakers.





You can chose the knobs you want, but I scoured Ebay and found some NOS (original) radio knobs and used those instead.

It's modern electronics with a remote control. Plenty of AM/FM presets, axillary input and best of all, a USB input for using USB media drives. I prefer that over a CD and didn't have to cut the dash to get a great sound system.

[TimQ]

Sorry...just realized I missed the words "stock looking" from your title. Duh...

Anyhow, in my searches, I also came across some guys who rebuild your unit with new guts. Have a look at these:

http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm

http://vintageautoradio.com/

http://www.joesclassiccarradio.com/Serv.htm


TQ