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JPHeathen · 10-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Any recommendations for an aftermarket stereo for a 71 Blazer? I have a retro looking one that needs to be replaced. Looking for medium priced, nothing fancy, nothing cheap either. Would rather not have to alter the dash and would like CD and/or aux input.

dan42 · 10-08-2009, 04:09 PM

Not here , but I would go over to the audio section - there's a lot of stuff that guys have done, and if you ask, there will be some suggestions. Retrosound has a decent one, but most of those that fit into the dash without cutting it are not as good as the ones you have to cut the dash for. Welcome to the board!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-08-2009, 04:54 PM

We sell Custom Autosound Sterio systoms. Those do not require altering your dash and have a host of options. WES

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 04:59 PM

Cut that dash dont be afraid!!!

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JPHeathen · 10-08-2009, 05:24 PM

Looking for nothing expensive, but decent that will fit in existing dash without cutting. Have seen retrosound, anything else? Also rear speakers, I was thinking of attaching to roll bar. Anyone seen a slick installation for that?

**70cst** · 10-08-2009, 06:13 PM

JPHeathen ... I moved your thread here as you should get a better response to your question. Good Luck.

07SSSC · 10-29-2009, 11:44 AM

I built a small wooden box (open at both ends of course) that would house a modern stereo and stuck it in the glovebox. It has a remote but I run my iPod into the aux-in so I can contol volume and song choice even with the door closed.

Oh, and then I cleaned up the stock AM radio and installed it back in the dash, powers up and even puts static through the stock speaker.

10-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
JPHeathen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 2	Modern Stereo for 71 Blazer Any recommendations for an aftermarket stereo for a 71 Blazer? I have a retro looking one that needs to be replaced. Looking for medium priced, nothing fancy, nothing cheap either. Would rather not have to alter the dash and would like CD and/or aux input.

10-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Modern Stereo for 71 Blazer Not here , but I would go over to the audio section - there's a lot of stuff that guys have done, and if you ask, there will be some suggestions. Retrosound has a decent one, but most of those that fit into the dash without cutting it are not as good as the ones you have to cut the dash for. Welcome to the board! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-08-2009, 04:54 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Modern Stereo for 71 Blazer We sell Custom Autosound Sterio systoms. Those do not require altering your dash and have a host of options. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-08-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Modern Stereo for 71 Blazer Cut that dash dont be afraid!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=3687&cat=18 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-08-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
JPHeathen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 2	Radio for 71 Blzer Looking for nothing expensive, but decent that will fit in existing dash without cutting. Have seen retrosound, anything else? Also rear speakers, I was thinking of attaching to roll bar. Anyone seen a slick installation for that?

10-08-2009, 06:13 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Modern Stereo for 71 Blazer JPHeathen ... I moved your thread here as you should get a better response to your question. Good Luck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-29-2009, 11:44 AM	#7
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: Modern Stereo for 71 Blazer I built a small wooden box (open at both ends of course) that would house a modern stereo and stuck it in the glovebox. It has a remote but I run my iPod into the aux-in so I can contol volume and song choice even with the door closed. Oh, and then I cleaned up the stock AM radio and installed it back in the dash, powers up and even puts static through the stock speaker. __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast Last edited by 07SSSC; 10-29-2009 at 11:46 AM.



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