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Beefcake · 01-30-2006, 07:03 PM

hey guys,

I know this has been discussed before. But I thought Id ask incase something hasnt been covered.

I want to install a new radio in my 89 silverado. Problem is its hard to find aftermarket radios for this small space in the radio's current location. Id like to keep the same location.

So does anyone have:
wiring diagram of the wires pertaining to the radio.
a good aftermarket radio that will fit this location.

thanks!

JohnO356 · 01-30-2006, 10:17 PM

Just put one in my "new" '88 a few months ago. I think the best thing to do is get the new dash piece in the center where the 2 a/c outlets are. That gives you a standard opening for the stereo. The dash piece is about $12-15. Walmart sells them. If pulling the factory radio leaves you with a small opening above the heater controls, you can buy a box to put in there from ckresto.com.

cantburn · 01-30-2006, 10:26 PM

The small radio is called a DIN and a half. Very few places have them but they are available. JC whitney has them in their catalog. I have a wiring diagram for a '92 if you think that will help. It is in PDF format and can be sent E-mail, let me know. Chip

01-30-2006, 07:03 PM	#1
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	89 radio hey guys, I know this has been discussed before. But I thought Id ask incase something hasnt been covered. I want to install a new radio in my 89 silverado. Problem is its hard to find aftermarket radios for this small space in the radio's current location. Id like to keep the same location. So does anyone have: wiring diagram of the wires pertaining to the radio. a good aftermarket radio that will fit this location. thanks! __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

01-30-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
JohnO356 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Linden, NC Posts: 232	Re: 89 radio Just put one in my "new" '88 a few months ago. I think the best thing to do is get the new dash piece in the center where the 2 a/c outlets are. That gives you a standard opening for the stereo. The dash piece is about $12-15. Walmart sells them. If pulling the factory radio leaves you with a small opening above the heater controls, you can buy a box to put in there from ckresto.com.

01-30-2006, 10:26 PM	#3
cantburn ParrotHead Parts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 218	Re: 89 radio The small radio is called a DIN and a half. Very few places have them but they are available. JC whitney has them in their catalog. I have a wiring diagram for a '92 if you think that will help. It is in PDF format and can be sent E-mail, let me know. Chip



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