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3 on the tree · 08-28-2005, 07:55 PM

Got ambitious today and cleaned out the heater box on the 70. 4 deadmice and a bushel of mousenest later, I have air blowing out where it is supposed to. Then I got really brave and installed the OE radio and speaker set-up I found. After removing the defrost hoses, the heater controls and the ashtray bracket the radio finally went in. Don't know if I put the speaker in the right place, but the holes lined up, so on it went.

71jimmy · 08-29-2005, 02:38 AM

Yup, I belive that's the stock speaker location if you don't have the speaker hole in the dash as aparently some have. Looks good.

bouncytruck · 08-29-2005, 11:34 AM

heat coming out of the heater is always nice! Are you going to get rid of the ammo-box/stereo compartment, or just have the ability to listen to AM & FM at the same time

3 on the tree · 08-29-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

heat coming out of the heater is always nice! Are you going to get rid of the ammo-box/stereo compartment, or just have the ability to listen to AM & FM at the same time

The OE radio is basically for looks/decoy. Looking for a "Y" adaptor for the antenna lead so I can listen to the AM, just for kicks.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-03-2005, 11:37 AM

Completed projects are always nice ... What is the big metal strap bolted to the dash???

3 on the tree · 09-03-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Completed projects are always nice ... What is the big metal strap bolted to the dash???

That is a grab bar for the old lady that used to own it. She is so short and wide, she can't get in without something to pull herself up with.

**zeusflash** · 09-04-2005, 03:03 PM

Hey,when you find that Y adapter for the antenna let me know where you got it. I need a couple of them for my trucks with hidden radios. The stock radios make great decoys and look great in the dash...be nice to have them be functional also.

3 on the tree · 09-04-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zeusflash

Hey,when you find that Y adapter for the antenna let me know where you got it. I need a couple of them for my trucks with hidden radios. The stock radios make great decoys and look great in the dash...be nice to have them be functional also.

I'm pretty sure Radio Shack carries them. I just have not taken time to get out their catalog.

69TowRig · 09-07-2005, 11:46 PM

http://www.audio-discounters.com/40-uv44.html

Metra 40-uv44 motorola-type antenna Y-splitter for 2 radios.

"Google" it and you'll find places with all sorts of adapters.

Couldn't find that type of splitter at the "SellOut" Radioshack. That store severely sucks now.

08-28-2005, 07:55 PM	#1
3 on the tree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 392	Successful Projects-what a concept!! Got ambitious today and cleaned out the heater box on the 70. 4 deadmice and a bushel of mousenest later, I have air blowing out where it is supposed to. Then I got really brave and installed the OE radio and speaker set-up I found. After removing the defrost hoses, the heater controls and the ashtray bracket the radio finally went in. Don't know if I put the speaker in the right place, but the holes lined up, so on it went. Attached Images

08-29-2005, 02:38 AM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Yup, I belive that's the stock speaker location if you don't have the speaker hole in the dash as aparently some have. Looks good. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

08-29-2005, 11:34 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	heat coming out of the heater is always nice! Are you going to get rid of the ammo-box/stereo compartment, or just have the ability to listen to AM & FM at the same time __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-03-2005, 11:37 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Completed projects are always nice ... What is the big metal strap bolted to the dash??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-04-2005, 03:03 PM	#7
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Hey,when you find that Y adapter for the antenna let me know where you got it. I need a couple of them for my trucks with hidden radios. The stock radios make great decoys and look great in the dash...be nice to have them be functional also. __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

09-07-2005, 11:46 PM	#9
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	http://www.audio-discounters.com/40-uv44.html Metra 40-uv44 motorola-type antenna Y-splitter for 2 radios. "Google" it and you'll find places with all sorts of adapters. Couldn't find that type of splitter at the "SellOut" Radioshack. That store severely sucks now. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...



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