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Mrs72shadetree · 12-15-2003, 05:02 AM

the radios that are made by kenwood i think that fit our trucks the one that looks like a older unit.are they decent units was thinking about getting one.or should i join the dash hackers club thanks

ChevyDude · 12-15-2003, 05:40 AM

Don't hack a nice dash. Someone please tell us if those decks I think they are called USA-5 or USA-6 are any good. Hacking a dash is not the right thing to do , reguardless, IMO.

krue · 12-15-2003, 05:41 AM

I put an Alpine tape player in mine without cutting it. Future plans include a disc changer under the seat. (I already have a Kenwood 10 disc changer, just got to get a new control unit.)

krue · 12-15-2003, 05:42 AM

ps. Congrats on 100 posts, time to get an avatar.

wHATANERD · 12-15-2003, 06:28 AM

Definetly don't cut the dash, I don't have the Kenwood in mine, but Kenwood does have a reputaion for quality.

Longhorn Man · 12-15-2003, 08:21 AM

If you drive it, and you want a good sounding stereo, and you want a stereo that is cost effective....cut that SOB up.
You can always weld it back up later if you chainge your mind.

Mrs72shadetree · 12-15-2003, 11:00 AM

Thanks ya'll. I want a good sounding radio, I am old but I still like to jam out once in a while:p

gr8scott51 · 12-15-2003, 11:47 AM

I spent the money (too much), got the USA6 with a 6 disc changer under the seat and kick panel speakers and dual voice coil speaker in the stock location.

Buy the Kenwood or hack the dash. I wish I had.

Scott

lukecp · 12-15-2003, 12:34 PM

Slice the dash

Cheapest way to go.

sukes84 · 12-15-2003, 02:47 PM

i havent actually dont it yet, but when i get to that point in my resto project, im going to build a box just large enough to put a cd receiver in, and then bolt it up under the heater control. i would just use the two screws holding the heater control (probably have to find longer ones) and brace it to the back. then i could avoid hacking the dash, and leave the unwired factory one in there for the stock looks.

dropped_71chevy · 12-15-2003, 03:56 PM

I bought the usa 6 with disc changer and kickpanel speakers.

usa6 good

cd changer ok- it gets hot or something and just quits workin for a little while at a time

speakers blow- drivers side doesn't fit without moving parking brake and dimmer switch

12-15-2003, 05:02 AM	#1
Mrs72shadetree YES ITS MINE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 241	radio ???????? the radios that are made by kenwood i think that fit our trucks the one that looks like a older unit.are they decent units was thinking about getting one.or should i join the dash hackers club thanks __________________ 97 Lumina 69 short step i got it and no he cant drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DALE JR.!!!! I love chihuahua's Bassett, Va

12-15-2003, 05:40 AM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Don't hack a nice dash. Someone please tell us if those decks I think they are called USA-5 or USA-6 are any good. Hacking a dash is not the right thing to do , reguardless, IMO. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-15-2003, 05:41 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I put an Alpine tape player in mine without cutting it. Future plans include a disc changer under the seat. (I already have a Kenwood 10 disc changer, just got to get a new control unit.) __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-15-2003, 05:42 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	ps. Congrats on 100 posts, time to get an avatar. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-15-2003, 06:28 AM	#5
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Definetly don't cut the dash, I don't have the Kenwood in mine, but Kenwood does have a reputaion for quality. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

12-15-2003, 08:21 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you drive it, and you want a good sounding stereo, and you want a stereo that is cost effective....cut that SOB up. You can always weld it back up later if you chainge your mind.

12-15-2003, 11:00 AM	#7
Mrs72shadetree YES ITS MINE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 241	Thanks ya'll. I want a good sounding radio, I am old but I still like to jam out once in a while:p __________________ 97 Lumina 69 short step i got it and no he cant drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DALE JR.!!!! I love chihuahua's Bassett, Va

12-15-2003, 11:47 AM	#8
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	USA6 I spent the money (too much), got the USA6 with a 6 disc changer under the seat and kick panel speakers and dual voice coil speaker in the stock location. Buy the Kenwood or hack the dash. I wish I had. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-15-2003, 12:34 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Slice the dash Cheapest way to go. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-15-2003, 02:47 PM	#10
sukes84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gothenburg nebraska Posts: 25	i havent actually dont it yet, but when i get to that point in my resto project, im going to build a box just large enough to put a cd receiver in, and then bolt it up under the heater control. i would just use the two screws holding the heater control (probably have to find longer ones) and brace it to the back. then i could avoid hacking the dash, and leave the unwired factory one in there for the stock looks.

12-15-2003, 03:56 PM	#11
dropped_71chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 198	I bought the usa 6 with disc changer and kickpanel speakers. usa6 good cd changer ok- it gets hot or something and just quits workin for a little while at a time speakers blow- drivers side doesn't fit without moving parking brake and dimmer switch



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