Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rupdog · 05-31-2007, 12:57 AM

anybody have any experience with these Factory Fit line of stereos from Brothers Truck Parts? What about their 10-disc changers?

They're on sale through tomorrow, and I'm considering the setup, since they're so deeply discounted, but don't wanna buy something that's gonna give me problems. Their website doesn't give much detail and/or photos, and there's NO info about the CD changer.

The last two times I went there (approx. 75 miles east of me), the radios were out of stock.

Hope someone can chime in on these... the sale ends tomorrow.

Thanks!

**special-K** · 05-31-2007, 06:53 AM

They`re probly just Custom Autosound,but would be interested if they offer something different.I`m not impressed with the quality of Custom Autosound.I need more from a stereo than just,"it fits."

Ace in the hole · 05-31-2007, 07:01 AM

I found this posted in another thread, can't remeber where though, http://vintageautoradio.com/shop/ind...products_id=62

Anybody have any experience with them?

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-31-2007, 09:38 AM

Sometimes I'm actually kind of glad the knucklehead P.O. of my truck cut the dash.
I wouldn't have the heart to do it, and I have no stereo problems.

ccd3 · 05-31-2007, 10:00 AM

I just put a Custom Autosound unit in my truck this weekend. It sounds okay I guess- and can out-play the engine, but dang is it cheaply-made.

After getting the thing installed- which really wasn't a big deal I found out that the some of the LED's didn't work on the display. Also- for the life of me I can't figure out how to set the clock in anything other than 24 hour time.. not that it really matters- as most time looks like this: 8_|1-am. It also came with an inoperable button and the wrong factory manual.

I was going to send it back- but I decided to let it alone. It fits like a glove, looks alot better than the junky aftermarket radio it replaced, and I can hook my Ipod to it. I don;t see many alternatives without hacking my dash... I just don;t listen to enough music to warrant anything different.

Maybe I just got a bad apple... I bought it new from an E-Bay store.

fnoblitt · 06-13-2008, 10:41 PM

i installed one of those brothers retro stereos, it is a poorly made p.o.s. !!!

**leddzepp** · 06-13-2008, 10:48 PM

Brothers NEVER has anything in stock. All they are is a middle man that calls a vendor to ship when you order something. I live 5 mins from them and am almost always disappointed. The car and truck shop in Orange is WAY WAY better than Brothers. The stereo they sell at Brothers is Custom Autosound. A lot of people on here ***** about the quality of that stereo, but I have one and it works GREAT. Remember, it is the speakers that give you the sound quality, NOT the stereo itself. If you use $20 speakers with any stereo, then expect it to sound like crap.

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Sometimes I'm actually kind of glad the knucklehead P.O. of my truck cut the dash.
I wouldn't have the heart to do it, and I have no stereo problems.

Us knuckle heads are cool like that huh?

67_C-30 · 06-13-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Us knuckle heads are cool like that huh?

LOL! I guess I'll never get to have a CD player in one of these because of all the trucks I have, not a single one has a cut dash.

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2008, 12:04 AM

You can fix that... it's quite easy.
It's not like a hemi cuda convertable or anything

05-31-2007, 12:57 AM	#1
Rupdog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverside, CA 92507 Posts: 129	Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos anybody have any experience with these Factory Fit line of stereos from Brothers Truck Parts? What about their 10-disc changers? They're on sale through tomorrow, and I'm considering the setup, since they're so deeply discounted, but don't wanna buy something that's gonna give me problems. Their website doesn't give much detail and/or photos, and there's NO info about the CD changer. The last two times I went there (approx. 75 miles east of me), the radios were out of stock. Hope someone can chime in on these... the sale ends tomorrow. Thanks!

05-31-2007, 06:53 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos They`re probly just Custom Autosound,but would be interested if they offer something different.I`m not impressed with the quality of Custom Autosound.I need more from a stereo than just,"it fits." __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-31-2007, 07:01 AM	#3
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos I found this posted in another thread, can't remeber where though, http://vintageautoradio.com/shop/ind...products_id=62 Anybody have any experience with them? __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

05-31-2007, 09:38 AM	#4
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos Sometimes I'm actually kind of glad the knucklehead P.O. of my truck cut the dash. I wouldn't have the heart to do it, and I have no stereo problems. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-31-2007, 10:00 AM	#5
ccd3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos I just put a Custom Autosound unit in my truck this weekend. It sounds okay I guess- and can out-play the engine, but dang is it cheaply-made. After getting the thing installed- which really wasn't a big deal I found out that the some of the LED's didn't work on the display. Also- for the life of me I can't figure out how to set the clock in anything other than 24 hour time.. not that it really matters- as most time looks like this: 8_\|1-am. It also came with an inoperable button and the wrong factory manual. I was going to send it back- but I decided to let it alone. It fits like a glove, looks alot better than the junky aftermarket radio it replaced, and I can hook my Ipod to it. I don;t see many alternatives without hacking my dash... I just don;t listen to enough music to warrant anything different. Maybe I just got a bad apple... I bought it new from an E-Bay store.

06-13-2008, 10:41 PM	#6
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos i installed one of those brothers retro stereos, it is a poorly made p.o.s. !!! __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

06-13-2008, 10:48 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos Brothers NEVER has anything in stock. All they are is a middle man that calls a vendor to ship when you order something. I live 5 mins from them and am almost always disappointed. The car and truck shop in Orange is WAY WAY better than Brothers. The stereo they sell at Brothers is Custom Autosound. A lot of people on here ***** about the quality of that stereo, but I have one and it works GREAT. Remember, it is the speakers that give you the sound quality, NOT the stereo itself. If you use $20 speakers with any stereo, then expect it to sound like crap.

06-14-2008, 12:04 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Brothers Truck Parts "Factory Fit" stereos You can fix that... it's quite easy. It's not like a hemi cuda convertable or anything



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