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ol yellow 72 · 11-26-2005, 08:00 AM

hey guys do u think this is a correct am/fm for a 67-72 chevy?
what do u guys think its worth im gonna put a bid on it and take a chance

86swb · 11-26-2005, 08:59 AM

It looks correct to me but does not look to be in too good of shape. Does it work? But it does look like the one I have in my '70 and mine is OE. The am/fm switch can be exchanged and can be found in LMC and a lot of other dealers.

byrd · 11-26-2005, 10:36 AM

I don't think it is correct, it looks like a car radio from around the same time. My .02 Randy

chipflyer · 11-26-2005, 12:03 PM

I'm with Bird, I think the truck am/fm radios looked like the one below with black push buttons but I am not positive. Somebody on here will know for sure.

Rod · 11-26-2005, 12:42 PM

chipflyers is correct pic...looks at the thin push buttons on the ebay one in first post and notice the difference..I'd say a 70 pontiac radio myself or similar full size car is the ebay one.

86swb · 11-26-2005, 01:24 PM

Chipflyers radio looks like mine and I know mine is right. It is the am/fm that came in the Suburban my when my dad bought the Burb new in 1970. The push buttons are not chrome but black as in the picture chipflyer put up.

Huck · 11-26-2005, 01:55 PM

Not an original Chev Truck am-fm from 69-72!!! BEware!!!

the others pictured look correct--should have a finned heat sink on the right side---antenna must plug in on the side--NOT from the bottom (van radio).
If you bid, withdraw your bid. An original truck am/fm typically sells for around $150. not working and $250.++ for a working one. It can cost you up to $100.+ to get a non working one fixed. Huck

86swb · 11-26-2005, 02:03 PM

They did not have the am/fm in '67 and '68??

chipflyer · 11-26-2005, 02:03 PM

Watch out for these, some people on EBAY sell these as 67-72 truck radios. They are not! These were mid 70's chevy van radios. Notice the delco script is the newer style and is on the lower left corner, the station numbers on the roller are shorter (different font) and the antenna location is in the bottom of the radio and not the side. The front bezel and buttons are the same and these can be made to look just like the correct truck radio if you can find the parts to change them but you might end up with a lot of money in it. Just an FYI

**RPOZ11** · 11-26-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol yellow 72

hey guys do u think this is a correct am/fm for a 67-72 chevy?
what do u guys think its worth im gonna put a bid on it and take a chance

This looks like a unit from an Impala or maybe Pontiac

applications.
Impalas were similar but different.

86swb · 11-26-2005, 02:30 PM

I wonder why GM did not use the same radio since they are almost the same but yet different?

**RPOZ11** · 11-26-2005, 02:47 PM

AM/FM was not an intended option at first for the truck lines; just wasnt considered a convenience need as trucks were seen more as purpose use and not family or commuter related.
Later in 71-72 they were better implied thru dealerships, especially with the newer model about to be released.
As for why not 1 radio: GM was in good financial postion back then not to consider cost cutting, they were able to give models more identity value thru appearance differences!

BubbaGreen · 11-26-2005, 03:09 PM

might want to check out this site: Pricey...but good pics!
http://www.originalcarradios.com/ima...os/CTR-115.jpg
http://www.originalcarradios.com/Chevrolet.htm

11-26-2005, 08:00 AM	#1
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11-26-2005, 08:59 AM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: am/fm radio on flebay It looks correct to me but does not look to be in too good of shape. Does it work? But it does look like the one I have in my '70 and mine is OE. The am/fm switch can be exchanged and can be found in LMC and a lot of other dealers. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 11-26-2005 at 09:01 AM.

11-26-2005, 12:03 PM	#4
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: am/fm radio on flebay I'm with Bird, I think the truck am/fm radios looked like the one below with black push buttons but I am not positive. Somebody on here will know for sure. __________________ 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.

11-26-2005, 12:42 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: am/fm radio on flebay chipflyers is correct pic...looks at the thin push buttons on the ebay one in first post and notice the difference..I'd say a 70 pontiac radio myself or similar full size car is the ebay one. __________________ 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.

11-26-2005, 01:24 PM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: am/fm radio on flebay Chipflyers radio looks like mine and I know mine is right. It is the am/fm that came in the Suburban my when my dad bought the Burb new in 1970. The push buttons are not chrome but black as in the picture chipflyer put up. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 11-26-2005 at 01:25 PM.

11-26-2005, 01:55 PM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: am/fm radio on flebay Not an original Chev Truck am-fm from 69-72!!! BEware!!! the others pictured look correct--should have a finned heat sink on the right side---antenna must plug in on the side--NOT from the bottom (van radio). If you bid, withdraw your bid. An original truck am/fm typically sells for around $150. not working and $250.++ for a working one. It can cost you up to $100.+ to get a non working one fixed. Huck

11-26-2005, 02:03 PM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: am/fm radio on flebay They did not have the am/fm in '67 and '68?? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-26-2005, 02:03 PM	#9
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: am/fm radio on flebay Watch out for these, some people on EBAY sell these as 67-72 truck radios. They are not! These were mid 70's chevy van radios. Notice the delco script is the newer style and is on the lower left corner, the station numbers on the roller are shorter (different font) and the antenna location is in the bottom of the radio and not the side. The front bezel and buttons are the same and these can be made to look just like the correct truck radio if you can find the parts to change them but you might end up with a lot of money in it. Just an FYI __________________ 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; 11-26-2005 at 02:09 PM.

11-26-2005, 02:30 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: am/fm radio on flebay I wonder why GM did not use the same radio since they are almost the same but yet different? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-26-2005, 02:47 PM	#12
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: am/fm radio on flebay AM/FM was not an intended option at first for the truck lines; just wasnt considered a convenience need as trucks were seen more as purpose use and not family or commuter related. Later in 71-72 they were better implied thru dealerships, especially with the newer model about to be released. As for why not 1 radio: GM was in good financial postion back then not to consider cost cutting, they were able to give models more identity value thru appearance differences! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

11-26-2005, 03:09 PM	#13
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Re: am/fm radio on flebay might want to check out this site: Pricey...but good pics! http://www.originalcarradios.com/ima...os/CTR-115.jpg http://www.originalcarradios.com/Chevrolet.htm __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich



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