Oddball AM radio from 68? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 05-15-2016, 06:20 PM

Pulled this from a 68 I am parting. Looks like a truck radio, but you can see another set of numbers behind the lens and the push buttons are narrower. Any ideas on an application? It was installed just like an original down to the bracket at the back.

**Blue/72** · 05-15-2016, 06:24 PM

Maybe a GM replacement? Maybe the orignal broke and the owner purchased a new one though GM and they had made that change sometime in the production?

bruceman1968 · 05-15-2016, 07:17 PM

7293502=1966 Pontiac Tempest AM
EDIT: I'm going to look into that model number some more. I'm finding some inconsistencies with the tempest ID.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-15-2016, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

7293502=1966 Pontiac Tempest AM

That's what I just found also. But, they have a different faceplate. However, the numerals are the same as the underlying numerals on 1968 "truck" radio pictured. So, it appears a 67-72 truck faceplate can (or has to) be screwed on the Pontiac radio without removing the Pontiac numerals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-66-67-P...-/152090870883

**too much stuff** · 05-15-2016, 07:56 PM

You guys are good! I thought it was cool how the numbers behind fell in between the truck ones.
Thanks.

bruceman1968 · 05-15-2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

That's what I just found also. But, they have a different faceplate. However, the numerals are the same as the underlying numerals on 1968 "truck" radio pictured. So, it appears a 67-72 truck faceplate can be screwed on the Pontiac radio without removing the Pontiac numerals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-66-67-P...-/152090870883

I agree,
TMS Here is the Pontiac radio 7293502 from the eBay ad.
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**FirstOwner69** · 05-15-2016, 08:14 PM

Is the Delco script, as seen on the eBay photo, also in the lower right corner of the background numerals? It could be hidden by the truck faceplate.

57larry · 05-15-2016, 08:36 PM

what radios fit our trucks from other autos? thanks

**FirstOwner69** · 05-15-2016, 08:50 PM

The only ones that I know of that are a drop-in are in vans from the mid-60s to about 1979 or 1980. Not sure on the exact years though.

*ck5566* · 05-29-2016, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Pulled this from a 68 I am parting. Looks like a truck radio, but you can see another set of numbers behind the lens and the push buttons are narrower. Any ideas on an application? It was installed just like an original down to the bracket at the back.

If it matters or helps here is my 70 Delco AM #'s 7305841, Service Model No. 01TPB2= 0(1970), 1(Chevrolet), T(Truck), PB(Push Button), 2(A Running Change or Revision Number). Delco Radio Div. G.M.C. KOKOMO, Indiana

05-15-2016, 06:20 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Oddball AM radio from 68? Pulled this from a 68 I am parting. Looks like a truck radio, but you can see another set of numbers behind the lens and the push buttons are narrower. Any ideas on an application? It was installed just like an original down to the bracket at the back. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-15-2016, 06:24 PM	#2
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,378	Re: Oddball AM radio from 68? Maybe a GM replacement? Maybe the orignal broke and the owner purchased a new one though GM and they had made that change sometime in the production? __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

05-15-2016, 07:17 PM	#3
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Oddball AM radio from 68? 7293502=1966 Pontiac Tempest AM EDIT: I'm going to look into that model number some more. I'm finding some inconsistencies with the tempest ID. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 05-15-2016 at 07:41 PM.

05-15-2016, 07:56 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Oddball AM radio from 68? You guys are good! I thought it was cool how the numbers behind fell in between the truck ones. Thanks. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-15-2016, 08:14 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Oddball AM radio from 68? Is the Delco script, as seen on the eBay photo, also in the lower right corner of the background numerals? It could be hidden by the truck faceplate.

05-15-2016, 08:36 PM	#8
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Oddball AM radio from 68? what radios fit our trucks from other autos? thanks

05-15-2016, 08:50 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Oddball AM radio from 68? The only ones that I know of that are a drop-in are in vans from the mid-60s to about 1979 or 1980. Not sure on the exact years though.

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