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kelsfine69 · 10-12-2005, 08:36 PM

OK here's the first A/C glove box radio. I kept the deck low for clearance but I'm sure you could move it up or center it if you want to. This will work with GM factory A/C, but not sure if it will work with Vintage air. I'm waiting for measurements from another board member. So I thought I would share my progress.

86swb · 10-22-2005, 07:49 AM

Got mine yesterday. Now I need to get a new radio to put in it. I wonder if the remote would work somehow with the door closed? That would be nice. I am also planning on adding a cd changer under the rear seat in the future so will need to get a radio that has a hook up for that. Will take pictures as I go. But right now I have a daughter getting married and that means $$$$$. I love this because I wanted to keep my OE radio with am/fm and did not want to cut up the dash and now I can have both.

86swb · 10-22-2005, 08:07 AM

Here is a picture of the one I received and it included instructions.

76bonanza · 10-22-2005, 08:48 AM

How do you get in line for one of these? No ac, looks slick love it.

**truckdude239** · 10-22-2005, 09:54 AM

i iwshied i had remenbered about these before i cut my dash now i musty go and beat my slef up bbl

see ten · 10-22-2005, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but for a while Sony head-units had an optional "wired" remote that was basically a little pod-like stem. Using one like that would do away with the need for the open glovebox door.
That is some kind of awesome!!

EDIT: Here is the remote I was talking about:

That is the same setup I have in my K10. I have the remote mounted to the side of the stering column with a magnet. I can do anything aside from change a disc with the remote.

86swb · 10-22-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76bonanza

How do you get in line for one of these? No ac, looks slick love it.

You just did. I just got mine and have just cut the hole out for radio. He does a great job building these. Great workmanship. But as I said, have a daughter getting married and have to pay for that so will have to wait just a little while before I buy a new radio w/remote. I will be getting one so I can hook up a CD changer later. I am very happy with mine!!

76bonanza · 10-22-2005, 04:33 PM

Any idea how long before he will be making them?

86swb · 10-22-2005, 04:45 PM

No, but your best bet is to send him a PM.

86swb · 10-23-2005, 10:38 AM

Well here are a few up date pictures to show where I am at now. The first is where I marked for cutting the hole. The second is where I cut out the hole the third is where I test fitted an old radio I had laying around and the last is after I sanded and primered it. Next will be painting then will stop till after my daughter gets married and I can come up with money to buy a new radio. But I will take pictures of this in the Suburban. This thing is so cool.

Striker169 · 10-23-2005, 01:50 PM

wow thats really sweet if you make one for AC trucks let me know!

corn · 10-23-2005, 02:13 PM

How much money for the AC model? Thanks...

tomatocity · 10-24-2005, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornfed63

How much money for the AC model? Thanks...

I talked to Kel in late September and he said he was looking into the glovebox radio for an AC cab but was pushed for time. I am looking forward to getting one then like most everyone else I will need to get a new remote stereo and speakers.
Did anyone find out who makes the kick panel speakers and what they cost?

mr.wilson · 11-01-2005, 11:49 AM

how much for one shipped to Dallas Texas?

86swb · 11-01-2005, 12:12 PM

I guess I forgot to post the picture of the glovebox radio after I painted it. I did not paint the color in first post. You can only get that paint in Cananda. I painted mine RUST-OLEUM "HAMMERED BLACK" which give the finish a hammered finish. Will finish later. All is needed now is the new radio w/remote, install and hook up. Sorry, the picture did not turn out great. It is a nice finish.

86swb · 11-02-2005, 03:24 PM

OK, here are some more pictures. Showing installed and ready for radio and and an OE 8 track player that I got in the OE box, never hooked up and brand new. This 8 track was built in '73. Now all I need is the new CD Radio w/remote, some new speakers and boxes and have everthing hooked up by someone who knows what they are doing and that is not me. But will have to wait till I get some more $$$. Weddings are expensive. But this is the last one. My other two girls are already married with their own kids. This is really a nice set up for you guys and gals who wants to keep their OE radio and do not want to chop up your dash.

86swb · 11-02-2005, 03:36 PM

Oh yel, as you can see, my gages are missing. Randy is decking it out for me with all new LED Blue Bulbs, new lense, white overlays and let me tell you, Randy really knows what he is doing with the '67-'72 gages. Will be getting mine back soon and will post pictures showing his workmanship. You get your moneys worth and more. My Burb will be also in shows and I really wanted a show car job and Krue is the man for the job. Randy is one nice guy too. He will treat you right.

Take if from an ol' fart who has been around. Excuse the french.

srv8800 · 11-14-2005, 10:08 PM

i gotta have one. pm sent.

86swb · 11-15-2005, 08:52 AM

Here is a couple of pictures my cluster after I got it back from byrd.

Lemield · 11-21-2005, 11:04 AM

PM sent to Kelsfine69.

86swb · 11-21-2005, 12:32 PM

When you reinstall the cluster, it is best to drop the steering colum down for clearance. The cluster will go in a lot easier and with no damage. This is really important if you have the tach as I do.

bc gman · 11-21-2005, 01:48 PM

Kelsfine had sent me a pm saying that he would not be able to do any for a few weeks as he had a family emergency. I am looking forward to getting one so I can listen to cd's.

srv8800 · 11-21-2005, 03:57 PM

oh, i didn't know that. whenever that's taken care of put me in line for one.
i have a question for anybody who's installed one of these. how does the head unit mount? thanks alot

Green Machine · 11-21-2005, 09:09 PM

I would take one of those also if you decide to keep making them

70c10 · 11-21-2005, 09:52 PM

86swb- your white cluster looks great!. I think I'm going to do the same with mine.

10-12-2005, 08:36 PM	#51
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	OK here's the first A/C glove box radio. I kept the deck low for clearance but I'm sure you could move it up or center it if you want to. This will work with GM factory A/C, but not sure if it will work with Vintage air. I'm waiting for measurements from another board member. So I thought I would share my progress. Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

10-22-2005, 07:49 AM	#52
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio Got mine yesterday. Now I need to get a new radio to put in it. I wonder if the remote would work somehow with the door closed? That would be nice. I am also planning on adding a cd changer under the rear seat in the future so will need to get a radio that has a hook up for that. Will take pictures as I go. But right now I have a daughter getting married and that means $$$$$. I love this because I wanted to keep my OE radio with am/fm and did not want to cut up the dash and now I can have both. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 10-22-2005 at 07:50 AM.

10-22-2005, 08:07 AM	#53
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio Here is a picture of the one I received and it included instructions. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-22-2005, 08:48 AM	#54
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Glovebox Radio How do you get in line for one of these? No ac, looks slick love it. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-22-2005, 09:54 AM	#55
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Glovebox Radio i iwshied i had remenbered about these before i cut my dash now i musty go and beat my slef up bbl

10-22-2005, 04:33 PM	#58
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Glovebox Radio Any idea how long before he will be making them? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-22-2005, 04:45 PM	#59
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio No, but your best bet is to send him a PM. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-23-2005, 10:38 AM	#60
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio Well here are a few up date pictures to show where I am at now. The first is where I marked for cutting the hole. The second is where I cut out the hole the third is where I test fitted an old radio I had laying around and the last is after I sanded and primered it. Next will be painting then will stop till after my daughter gets married and I can come up with money to buy a new radio. But I will take pictures of this in the Suburban. This thing is so cool. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 10-23-2005 at 10:41 AM.

10-23-2005, 01:50 PM	#61
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Glovebox Radio wow thats really sweet if you make one for AC trucks let me know!

10-23-2005, 02:13 PM	#62
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Glovebox Radio How much money for the AC model? Thanks...

11-01-2005, 11:49 AM	#64
mr.wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 115	Re: Glovebox Radio how much for one shipped to Dallas Texas? __________________ Wilson 1972 Cheyenne LWB, 350ci TH-350. Restoration in progress.

11-01-2005, 12:12 PM	#65
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio I guess I forgot to post the picture of the glovebox radio after I painted it. I did not paint the color in first post. You can only get that paint in Cananda. I painted mine RUST-OLEUM "HAMMERED BLACK" which give the finish a hammered finish. Will finish later. All is needed now is the new radio w/remote, install and hook up. Sorry, the picture did not turn out great. It is a nice finish. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-02-2005, 03:24 PM	#66
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio OK, here are some more pictures. Showing installed and ready for radio and and an OE 8 track player that I got in the OE box, never hooked up and brand new. This 8 track was built in '73. Now all I need is the new CD Radio w/remote, some new speakers and boxes and have everthing hooked up by someone who knows what they are doing and that is not me. But will have to wait till I get some more $$$. Weddings are expensive. But this is the last one. My other two girls are already married with their own kids. This is really a nice set up for you guys and gals who wants to keep their OE radio and do not want to chop up your dash. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-02-2005, 03:36 PM	#67
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio Oh yel, as you can see, my gages are missing. Randy is decking it out for me with all new LED Blue Bulbs, new lense, white overlays and let me tell you, Randy really knows what he is doing with the '67-'72 gages. Will be getting mine back soon and will post pictures showing his workmanship. You get your moneys worth and more. My Burb will be also in shows and I really wanted a show car job and Krue is the man for the job. Randy is one nice guy too. He will treat you right. Take if from an ol' fart who has been around. Excuse the french. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 11-02-2005 at 03:38 PM.

11-14-2005, 10:08 PM	#68
srv8800 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: Glovebox Radio i gotta have one. pm sent. __________________ '72 lwb pickup daily driver



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11-15-2005, 08:52 AM	#69
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio Here is a couple of pictures my cluster after I got it back from byrd. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-21-2005, 11:04 AM	#70
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Glovebox Radio PM sent to Kelsfine69. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

11-21-2005, 12:32 PM	#71
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Glovebox Radio When you reinstall the cluster, it is best to drop the steering colum down for clearance. The cluster will go in a lot easier and with no damage. This is really important if you have the tach as I do. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-21-2005, 01:48 PM	#72
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	Re: Glovebox Radio Kelsfine had sent me a pm saying that he would not be able to do any for a few weeks as he had a family emergency. I am looking forward to getting one so I can listen to cd's. __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

11-21-2005, 03:57 PM	#73
srv8800 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: Glovebox Radio oh, i didn't know that. whenever that's taken care of put me in line for one. i have a question for anybody who's installed one of these. how does the head unit mount? thanks alot __________________ '72 lwb pickup daily driver

11-21-2005, 09:09 PM	#74
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11-21-2005, 09:52 PM	#75
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