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Rooster's 67 · 08-12-2005, 12:08 AM

Got a buddy that says he had a 69 panel that was ordered with a factory GM am/fm/cb. anyone ever seen one that came with one of these animals? I have personaly never seen one That was in one of these trucks. not calling him a liar but it raised an eyebrow. He said it actually had two antanae on for radio and one for cb on the back. Saw a lot of am/fm/cb's in the old cads and buicks in the 70's and early 80's.

So who can affirm or lay claim to BS on this story?
And if it is true what the he!! would one of those be worth?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-12-2005, 01:50 AM

I remember the AM/FM/CBs being available. I thought they were a JC Whitney item, I'm not sure about a genuine GM RPO. But I could be wrong. Most compromise rigs like that were not much good, esp. as a CB.
I used to have an AM/FM/Cassette Recorder by Sanyo in my truck. Bought it new in the PX at MCAS Yuma in '77. Just pulled it out this winter. The radio still worked.

Sometimes the analog dial-type tuner worked better at DX than the digital ones do today. Now I'm happy with a fresh Radio Delete Plate. No rap, no jive, no DJs, no hype, no commercials, no oldies to give me the flashbacks -- I'm happy to listen to my new engine.

Rooster's 67 · 08-12-2005, 07:29 PM

He says it was RPO and was on the glovebox sheet. Hes got it somewhere in his Garage/attic and was going to dig it out so I will post pics when he does.

I sure agree that the combo rigs were not worth much in their day. did ok as a radio but sucked as far as the cb's went.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-12-2005, 07:44 PM

I own one, not sure where it's at, and no it did not come in one of my trucks

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2005, 09:27 PM

I'd have to see the option sheet to believe it.
As far as the GM papers say, AM was the only radio avalible untill 71, and there were NO cb radios listed as an RPO for the 67 - 72 trucks.
As a matter of fact, i think the FCC still had strict guidlines requiring licenses for CB radios in 69.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-12-2005, 09:57 PM

You had to have callsigns or something back then, the previous owner of the 1969 Johnson CB that i have has his name and callsign engraved in the back of the radio.

bagged91 · 08-12-2005, 10:12 PM

I have an old Royce AM/FM/CB that came in my 76 Crewcab. It still works good

Rooster's 67 · 08-12-2005, 11:07 PM

longhorn, I agree with you, AM was as far as I knew, was the opt. for our trucks (or radio delete) ,,,, as I was calling BS.... about the radio being RPO in the truck, maybee.............possibly.........but not likely as far as I have ever known. Maybe a dealer installed opt???. but doubt that too. But he sold the truck 8-9 years ago and just kept the radio. so no true proof. But we are talking about buying the panel back from the guy he sold it to. So maybe the proof will be in the pudin' (if we can buy it back)

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2005, 11:12 PM

well, if it was a dealer installed unit, then it wouldn't be on the option sheet.
The only way it could be original is if it was a COPO....and there IS a chance on that. A panel was normally used in fleets, and fleets would benifit from CB radios....
however, i still highly doubt it.

Rooster's 67 · 08-12-2005, 11:25 PM

It was a fleet truck owned by an alarm company and might be beliveable as a COPO. He said it was used for hauling around boxes,(with and without alarms) and when he bought it he said the truck had the radio and a pristeen interior and bed wood That was about 12 years ago.

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2005, 06:06 AM

This may well be an interesting truck here then.
I am still a little doubtfull as far as proving it, but not as much as I was thoguh. Let us know what you find.

Rod · 08-22-2005, 10:56 AM

CB was a dealer option..and it wasn't a combination piece with the radio in these trucks.

jostrans68 · 08-22-2005, 12:19 PM

My boss has a 69 it has this combo in it He bought the truck from original owner and the he ordered that radio It may be a dealer thing but I have seen one Jack

Rod · 08-22-2005, 01:19 PM

There are ways to verify what year a CB radio is from...via manufacturer, model and serial numbers and to what their original application was to.

08-12-2005, 12:08 AM	#1
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	AM/FM/CB Radio? Got a buddy that says he had a 69 panel that was ordered with a factory GM am/fm/cb. anyone ever seen one that came with one of these animals? I have personaly never seen one That was in one of these trucks. not calling him a liar but it raised an eyebrow. He said it actually had two antanae on for radio and one for cb on the back. Saw a lot of am/fm/cb's in the old cads and buicks in the 70's and early 80's. So who can affirm or lay claim to BS on this story? And if it is true what the he!! would one of those be worth? __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

08-12-2005, 01:50 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,358	I remember the AM/FM/CBs being available. I thought they were a JC Whitney item, I'm not sure about a genuine GM RPO. But I could be wrong. Most compromise rigs like that were not much good, esp. as a CB. I used to have an AM/FM/Cassette Recorder by Sanyo in my truck. Bought it new in the PX at MCAS Yuma in '77. Just pulled it out this winter. The radio still worked. Sometimes the analog dial-type tuner worked better at DX than the digital ones do today. Now I'm happy with a fresh Radio Delete Plate. No rap, no jive, no DJs, no hype, no commercials, no oldies to give me the flashbacks -- I'm happy to listen to my new engine. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-12-2005, 07:29 PM	#3
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	He says it was RPO and was on the glovebox sheet. Hes got it somewhere in his Garage/attic and was going to dig it out so I will post pics when he does. I sure agree that the combo rigs were not worth much in their day. did ok as a radio but sucked as far as the cb's went. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

08-12-2005, 07:44 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	I own one, not sure where it's at, and no it did not come in one of my trucks __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-12-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	You had to have callsigns or something back then, the previous owner of the 1969 Johnson CB that i have has his name and callsign engraved in the back of the radio. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-12-2005, 09:27 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I'd have to see the option sheet to believe it. As far as the GM papers say, AM was the only radio avalible untill 71, and there were NO cb radios listed as an RPO for the 67 - 72 trucks. As a matter of fact, i think the FCC still had strict guidlines requiring licenses for CB radios in 69.

08-12-2005, 10:12 PM	#7
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I have an old Royce AM/FM/CB that came in my 76 Crewcab. It still works good __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

08-12-2005, 11:07 PM	#8
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	longhorn, I agree with you, AM was as far as I knew, was the opt. for our trucks (or radio delete) ,,,, as I was calling BS.... about the radio being RPO in the truck, maybee.............possibly.........but not likely as far as I have ever known. Maybe a dealer installed opt???. but doubt that too. But he sold the truck 8-9 years ago and just kept the radio. so no true proof. But we are talking about buying the panel back from the guy he sold it to. So maybe the proof will be in the pudin' (if we can buy it back) __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

08-12-2005, 11:12 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	well, if it was a dealer installed unit, then it wouldn't be on the option sheet. The only way it could be original is if it was a COPO....and there IS a chance on that. A panel was normally used in fleets, and fleets would benifit from CB radios.... however, i still highly doubt it.

08-12-2005, 11:25 PM	#10
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	It was a fleet truck owned by an alarm company and might be beliveable as a COPO. He said it was used for hauling around boxes,(with and without alarms) and when he bought it he said the truck had the radio and a pristeen interior and bed wood That was about 12 years ago. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

08-13-2005, 06:06 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	This may well be an interesting truck here then. I am still a little doubtfull as far as proving it, but not as much as I was thoguh. Let us know what you find.

08-22-2005, 10:56 AM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	CB was a dealer option..and it wasn't a combination piece with the radio in these trucks. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-22-2005, 12:19 PM	#13
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	My boss has a 69 it has this combo in it He bought the truck from original owner and the he ordered that radio It may be a dealer thing but I have seen one Jack __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

08-22-2005, 01:19 PM	#14
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	There are ways to verify what year a CB radio is from...via manufacturer, model and serial numbers and to what their original application was to.



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