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Btc10 · 03-31-2011, 01:01 AM

I put my original GM radio in my 1970 c 10 and for some reason the radio is tilted down and I cannot find a bracket or anything. Can somebody help me straighten up my radio so it doesn't tilt?

dave2953 · 03-31-2011, 01:45 AM

When I still had the factory radio in my truck I can remember there being a bracket that it bolted to at the very back. I don't have a picture of it, but I remember it being a skank to take it out.

Just did a quick search and found this thread. Someone may have taken the bracket out of your truck. There is a pic of the bracket at the bottom of the thread that will give you an idea of what you will need. I'd check the parts board and see what you can find. Hope this helps.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ad.php?t=38404

*stich626* · 03-31-2011, 02:00 AM

at the base of the windsheild there is a bracket that holds a nut clip and then a bracket that mounts from that to the back of the radio..
a piece of pipe hanger (home depot pluming ) will work..
it'll be a strip about an inch wide and 6" long or in a roll with holes in it every 1/2 "
most aftermarket radios come with a bracket thats just like that..
warning it's a royal bi pain to get your hands back there..
I mounted mine to the radio then to the firewall bracket..
good luck..

68gmsee · 03-31-2011, 09:42 AM

This is the bracket mounting tab on the back of radio. Should be able to make one if your's has been removed. However, if I remember correctly, mine help up fairly well without the bracket with the proper mounting pieces in the front knobs. I still went ahead and installed a bracket.

dos0711 · 03-31-2011, 10:17 AM

Looks easy enough to fabricate one from aluminum angle stock

cdowns · 03-31-2011, 11:51 AM

that rear strap is also a good grround for the radio

dos0711 · 03-31-2011, 11:54 AM

If someone could sketch it out on paper with measurements that would be awesome!

Tink · 03-31-2011, 12:01 PM

I just took the old radio out of our 69, if the bracket is still there I can get some measurements and what-not.

dos0711 · 04-06-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dos0711

If someone could sketch it out on paper with measurements that would be awesome!

Would someone mind doing this? It would be appreciated...

19seventeeCustom · 04-06-2011, 09:24 PM

Mine has been without a rear brace for close to a year with no tilting issues.

I'll check and see if I still have the bracket that was attached to the radio when I received it. I know I still have the speaker and original harness.

Mine original AM is only used as a dummy for the hidden system.

Willys47 · 04-06-2011, 10:02 PM

HERE IS SOME PIC I SAVED OFF THE NET crap my caps lock was on sorry for being so loud

**LockDoc** · 04-06-2011, 11:12 PM

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Man, those fingers look familiar....

.. The larger piece with the two holes fastens to the inside of the firewall. If the holes aren't there there should be a couple of indented places where the holes need to be drilled. Don't forget these screws will go all the way through the firewall and show on the outside...

LockDoc

03-31-2011, 01:01 AM	#1
Btc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Joshua, Texas Posts: 60	GM Radio tilting I put my original GM radio in my 1970 c 10 and for some reason the radio is tilted down and I cannot find a bracket or anything. Can somebody help me straighten up my radio so it doesn't tilt?

03-31-2011, 01:45 AM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: GM Radio tilting When I still had the factory radio in my truck I can remember there being a bracket that it bolted to at the very back. I don't have a picture of it, but I remember it being a skank to take it out. Just did a quick search and found this thread. Someone may have taken the bracket out of your truck. There is a pic of the bracket at the bottom of the thread that will give you an idea of what you will need. I'd check the parts board and see what you can find. Hope this helps. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ad.php?t=38404 __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 03-31-2011 at 01:48 AM.

03-31-2011, 02:00 AM	#3
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: GM Radio tilting at the base of the windsheild there is a bracket that holds a nut clip and then a bracket that mounts from that to the back of the radio.. a piece of pipe hanger (home depot pluming ) will work.. it'll be a strip about an inch wide and 6" long or in a roll with holes in it every 1/2 " most aftermarket radios come with a bracket thats just like that.. warning it's a royal bi pain to get your hands back there.. I mounted mine to the radio then to the firewall bracket.. good luck.. Last edited by stich626; 03-31-2011 at 02:00 AM.

03-31-2011, 09:42 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: GM Radio tilting This is the bracket mounting tab on the back of radio. Should be able to make one if your's has been removed. However, if I remember correctly, mine help up fairly well without the bracket with the proper mounting pieces in the front knobs. I still went ahead and installed a bracket. Attached Images

03-31-2011, 10:17 AM	#5
dos0711 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 131	Re: GM Radio tilting Looks easy enough to fabricate one from aluminum angle stock

03-31-2011, 11:51 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: GM Radio tilting that rear strap is also a good grround for the radio __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-31-2011, 11:54 AM	#7
dos0711 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 131	Re: GM Radio tilting If someone could sketch it out on paper with measurements that would be awesome!

03-31-2011, 12:01 PM	#8
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: GM Radio tilting I just took the old radio out of our 69, if the bracket is still there I can get some measurements and what-not. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list! Last edited by Tink; 03-31-2011 at 12:02 PM.

04-06-2011, 09:24 PM	#10
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: GM Radio tilting Mine has been without a rear brace for close to a year with no tilting issues. I'll check and see if I still have the bracket that was attached to the radio when I received it. I know I still have the speaker and original harness. Mine original AM is only used as a dummy for the hidden system.

04-06-2011, 10:02 PM	#11
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: GM Radio tilting HERE IS SOME PIC I SAVED OFF THE NET crap my caps lock was on sorry for being so loud Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!! Last edited by Willys47; 04-07-2011 at 02:07 AM.

04-06-2011, 11:12 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: GM Radio tilting - Man, those fingers look familiar...... The larger piece with the two holes fastens to the inside of the firewall. If the holes aren't there there should be a couple of indented places where the holes need to be drilled. Don't forget these screws will go all the way through the firewall and show on the outside... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-06-2011 at 11:17 PM.



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