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too many · 07-15-2002, 06:55 PM

I found an AM - FM radio in (I think) a 77 chevy van. I've heard some years may interchange? What is the dif from early van -vs- pickup? Does anyone have a pic of an original truck AM-FM?

Any info would be appreciated!!!!! Thanks

billogna · 07-15-2002, 07:01 PM

I don't know about vans, but I know trucks were way different in '73. Here's a pic of correct one from ebay.

Rod · 07-15-2002, 11:03 PM

And this is a van am-fm radio pic.

too many · 07-15-2002, 11:21 PM

Do you know if the van radio will "fit " the stock opening in a 72 pickup? Other than knobs, are there any major differences? Will stock 72 AM radio knobs fit? HAS anyone used a van radio in their truck?

I dont even know if I want to use one for sure. ( not the best sound from what I remember of stock radios) ..... plus the kid at the yard thinks they get $75 for it. I DO like the looks tho. Any thoughts? THANKS!

Rod · 07-16-2002, 01:50 PM

If you dont want it buy it and Ill buy it off you.
It will fit the stock opening.
The lenght of the knob shafts are longer.
The lens you look through has different script.
A few differences, but better than an open hole.
chevytruckranch@hotmail.com

**tkeduk8r** · 07-16-2002, 02:24 PM

im just wondering if you can put the shafts of an am radio in the van case, and buy a reproduction tumbler and chrome piece to in essence have a 67-72 truck radio with 77 van guts, maybe slightly better electronix???? comments???

JJR · 07-16-2002, 02:36 PM

For info, Hollanders shows 73-77 Vans (Chevy/GMC) use the same radio. The am-fm part number is 9343051. I would bet the aftermarket lens for our trucks would fit and the knobs should also.

Rod · 07-16-2002, 11:23 PM

The knob fits but when you put it all in the dash you recognize that the knobs are sticking further out.
You could file the lenght down just as easy. Use the regular AM radio to find the distance.

Rod · 08-13-2002, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the radio too many. Good deal done. Rod

07-15-2002, 06:55 PM	#1
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	AM - FM question I found an AM - FM radio in (I think) a 77 chevy van. I've heard some years may interchange? What is the dif from early van -vs- pickup? Does anyone have a pic of an original truck AM-FM? Any info would be appreciated!!!!! Thanks

07-15-2002, 07:01 PM	#2
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I don't know about vans, but I know trucks were way different in '73. Here's a pic of correct one from ebay. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

07-15-2002, 11:03 PM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	And this is a van am-fm radio pic. Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-15-2002, 11:21 PM	#4
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	WILL VAN RADIO WORK IN 72? Do you know if the van radio will "fit " the stock opening in a 72 pickup? Other than knobs, are there any major differences? Will stock 72 AM radio knobs fit? HAS anyone used a van radio in their truck? I dont even know if I want to use one for sure. ( not the best sound from what I remember of stock radios) ..... plus the kid at the yard thinks they get $75 for it. I DO like the looks tho. Any thoughts? THANKS!

07-16-2002, 01:50 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	If you dont want it buy it and Ill buy it off you. It will fit the stock opening. The lenght of the knob shafts are longer. The lens you look through has different script. A few differences, but better than an open hole. chevytruckranch@hotmail.com __________________ 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.

07-16-2002, 02:24 PM	#6
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	amfm... im just wondering if you can put the shafts of an am radio in the van case, and buy a reproduction tumbler and chrome piece to in essence have a 67-72 truck radio with 77 van guts, maybe slightly better electronix???? comments??? __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

07-16-2002, 02:36 PM	#7
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	For info, Hollanders shows 73-77 Vans (Chevy/GMC) use the same radio. The am-fm part number is 9343051. I would bet the aftermarket lens for our trucks would fit and the knobs should also. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

07-16-2002, 11:23 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The knob fits but when you put it all in the dash you recognize that the knobs are sticking further out. You could file the lenght down just as easy. Use the regular AM radio to find the distance. __________________ 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.

08-13-2002, 10:16 AM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Thanks for the radio too many. Good deal done. Rod __________________ 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.



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