Radio: Grrrrr, again no luck at the salvage yard... Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pumps · 01-02-2004, 11:54 PM

Hi all! New here and very green to all this restoration stuff. All I want to do is find a good sounding AM/FM radio with cassette that will fit the dash cut outs in my 72 C/20

I've learned from the forum members here not to make alterations to the dash. I've been to several salvage yards that stock old trucks and every one that should have contained a Delco either didn't or had some aftermarket radio in place. Boy I'm frustrated.... grrrrr.

If anyone can redirect me I will be most appreciative.

Hutch · 01-03-2004, 12:25 AM

pumps
I just got a cheap one at wal-mart I think it was about 60 bucks.
It is a shaft model that will fit you dash with no mods.
When I want to play CD's I use the walkman with the automobile cassette option.
Jensen

imdarren · 01-03-2004, 12:35 AM

This one is a Kenwood.
I'm told it has RCA pre-outs for an external amp also.
It sells for around $100
Do a search online for Kenwood KRC 2007 I think it is.

djracer · 01-03-2004, 01:06 AM

You might also do a search for custom autosound they sell aftermarket radios that look like factory and even have one with changer controls!

68lwb · 01-03-2004, 01:11 AM

I got one from a company called Sound Move out of elkhart, Indiana. They advertise in Hemmings. It came with knobs that look like the originals. Not sure there web adress, but I found through Hemmings website, very nice to deal with.

pumps · 01-03-2004, 01:38 AM

Oh boy! You folks are as quick as a bunny! Thanks for the Ideas and the pics. I'll do whatever it takes to get some tunes, ho-hahaha! Now if that darn floor mat would arrive (one month so far).

s95930 · 01-03-2004, 01:39 AM

http://www.soundmove.com/

PanelDeland · 01-03-2004, 01:47 AM

I have the one Darren posted in my truck.I like it pretty well but it could use an amp.Exspecially in my Panel.I do have 4 speakers hooked up and no insulation yet so that would help.
It works pretty good but my antenna is not Ideal.I have it mounted under the dash.

SEVEND2 · 01-03-2004, 08:18 AM

sony still makes one too

john8746 · 01-03-2004, 11:00 AM

As far as custom autosound I have had two and I think they were both JUNK

lux hauler · 01-03-2004, 11:05 AM

When it comes time for tunes in my truck.......I'm cuttin the dash!!!

*Gee_Emm* · 01-03-2004, 01:19 PM

Try ebay, my dad had an alpine that fit perfect without cutting the dash

01-02-2004, 11:54 PM	#1
pumps Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 5	Radio: Grrrrr, again no luck at the salvage yard... Help Hi all! New here and very green to all this restoration stuff. All I want to do is find a good sounding AM/FM radio with cassette that will fit the dash cut outs in my 72 C/20 I've learned from the forum members here not to make alterations to the dash. I've been to several salvage yards that stock old trucks and every one that should have contained a Delco either didn't or had some aftermarket radio in place. Boy I'm frustrated.... grrrrr. If anyone can redirect me I will be most appreciative.

01-03-2004, 12:25 AM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	pumps I just got a cheap one at wal-mart I think it was about 60 bucks. It is a shaft model that will fit you dash with no mods. When I want to play CD's I use the walkman with the automobile cassette option. Jensen Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-03-2004, 12:35 AM	#3
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	This one is a Kenwood. I'm told it has RCA pre-outs for an external amp also. It sells for around $100 Do a search online for Kenwood KRC 2007 I think it is. Attached Images __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-03-2004, 01:06 AM	#4
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	You might also do a search for custom autosound they sell aftermarket radios that look like factory and even have one with changer controls! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

01-03-2004, 01:39 AM	#7
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	http://www.soundmove.com/ __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

01-03-2004, 01:11 AM	#5
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	I got one from a company called Sound Move out of elkhart, Indiana. They advertise in Hemmings. It came with knobs that look like the originals. Not sure there web adress, but I found through Hemmings website, very nice to deal with.

01-03-2004, 01:38 AM	#6
pumps Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 5	Oh boy! You folks are as quick as a bunny! Thanks for the Ideas and the pics. I'll do whatever it takes to get some tunes, ho-hahaha! Now if that darn floor mat would arrive (one month so far).

01-03-2004, 01:47 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	I have the one Darren posted in my truck.I like it pretty well but it could use an amp.Exspecially in my Panel.I do have 4 speakers hooked up and no insulation yet so that would help. It works pretty good but my antenna is not Ideal.I have it mounted under the dash. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-03-2004, 08:18 AM	#9
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	sony still makes one too __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

01-03-2004, 11:00 AM	#10
john8746 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Malaga, N.J. Posts: 171	Radio As far as custom autosound I have had two and I think they were both JUNK __________________ C/10 John N.J.

01-03-2004, 11:05 AM	#11
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	When it comes time for tunes in my truck.......I'm cuttin the dash!!! __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

01-03-2004, 01:19 PM	#12
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Try ebay, my dad had an alpine that fit perfect without cutting the dash



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