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chevyfan420 · 05-01-2005, 10:37 PM

Does any company still make radios for our older trucks?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-01-2005, 11:20 PM

lmc has an aftermarket look alike for it i believe other catalogues have them too

Greenlee · 05-02-2005, 03:16 PM

When I was looking for one a while back, I was surprised that there are hardly any good ones available. I guess there is not much demand for them anymore. The ones at places like LMC cost two or three times as much as a comparable DIN size reciever. I finally broke down and cut the dash for a modern receiver.

**Captkaos** · 05-02-2005, 03:26 PM

http://www.customautosound.com/

Lynx · 05-02-2005, 06:44 PM

I have seen knob style tape decks at wallmart for like 20-50bucks. They can be used in either a single din hole or a knob style hole by removing or adding the plastic piece.

KShortell · 05-04-2005, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

http://www.customautosound.com/

That's the route I'll take eventually. I'm a little more motivated now that I'm actually starting to feel a need to upgrade the sound system. The Delco stereo just can't handle Madison Park or the Blue Man Group very well...

screwballl · 05-04-2005, 09:51 AM

i think JC Whitney has some look alikes but im not sure if it is for 50s cars, classic mustangs and such or if they have generalized classic GM/Chevy ones....

**geunther** · 05-04-2005, 10:00 AM

Kind of on the same note. (no pun intended)

Does anyone have, or know where to get, an original am, fm (cassette possibly) that would have been offered in 79. I'd rather not have aftermarket but want the original equip.

I have an original truck but it's only equipped with am. I want to run a xm but need the fm for the modulator.

I've checked salvage but they've all gone big time and there's not enough money in something like that.

screwballl · 05-04-2005, 10:03 AM

i am not sure that they offered AM/FM in 79.. i would think so but i really dont know for sure...

Greenlee · 05-04-2005, 10:32 AM

They pop up on E-bay every now and then. If you want one with cassette you might have to use a radio from the 80's.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-04-2005, 10:47 AM

ive got one that doesnt work if you know someone who has he patience andknowledge could prolly fix it ( the station turning stuff dont work it does get power) you can have it for the cost of shipping if ya want it

05-01-2005, 10:37 PM	#1
chevyfan420 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada eh Posts: 95	Old style radio Does any company still make radios for our older trucks? __________________ 80 Chevy K10 350/350turbo 86 Chevy 1/2 ton shorty project truck 79 Chevy 1/2ton 350/350turbo not much to look at... *Retired* 97 Chevy C1500 4.3/5 speed.....daily driver

05-01-2005, 11:20 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	lmc has an aftermarket look alike for it i believe other catalogues have them too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-02-2005, 03:26 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	http://www.customautosound.com/ __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-02-2005, 06:44 PM	#5
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	I have seen knob style tape decks at wallmart for like 20-50bucks. They can be used in either a single din hole or a knob style hole by removing or adding the plastic piece. __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

05-04-2005, 09:51 AM	#7
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	i think JC Whitney has some look alikes but im not sure if it is for 50s cars, classic mustangs and such or if they have generalized classic GM/Chevy ones.... __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

05-02-2005, 03:16 PM	#3
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	When I was looking for one a while back, I was surprised that there are hardly any good ones available. I guess there is not much demand for them anymore. The ones at places like LMC cost two or three times as much as a comparable DIN size reciever. I finally broke down and cut the dash for a modern receiver.

05-04-2005, 10:00 AM	#8
geunther Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 740	Original Kind of on the same note. (no pun intended) Does anyone have, or know where to get, an original am, fm (cassette possibly) that would have been offered in 79. I'd rather not have aftermarket but want the original equip. I have an original truck but it's only equipped with am. I want to run a xm but need the fm for the modulator. I've checked salvage but they've all gone big time and there's not enough money in something like that. __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

05-04-2005, 10:03 AM	#9
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	i am not sure that they offered AM/FM in 79.. i would think so but i really dont know for sure... __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

05-04-2005, 10:32 AM	#10
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	They pop up on E-bay every now and then. If you want one with cassette you might have to use a radio from the 80's.

05-04-2005, 10:47 AM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	ive got one that doesnt work if you know someone who has he patience andknowledge could prolly fix it ( the station turning stuff dont work it does get power) you can have it for the cost of shipping if ya want it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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