Maybe dumb ?, but replacing stereo in 77 GMC... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dragster66ss · 03-21-2008, 10:55 PM

I'm in the process of searching the archives... but maybe someone has a specific knowlege on the subject...

Please Forgive, me; most of my experience replacing stereo's is in newer model cars... Usually I'm just stipping an older vehicle to save weight and just yank stuff out without regard that it will need to go back (race cars).

I have the front part of the dash out of my 77 pickup. I have a replacement stereo ready to go; but I am concerned wether the stock unit is going to come out from the floor side. There is a vent/ducting down there that is going to make it VERY close, if not impossible.

Is that the way I should go about pulling it out; or would it be easier to pull the Heat/AC controls and come through that hole?

Any other options?

Thanks in advance!

Rooster's82 · 03-21-2008, 11:00 PM

I just pulled the duct out when i replaced the stereo in my '82, than slapped it back in when i was done.

Dragster66ss · 03-21-2008, 11:07 PM

Cool, i'll run check that out. Just wanted a 2nd opinion from someone who's been there.

Thanks!

Dragster66ss · 03-21-2008, 11:44 PM

Stereo, duct, and acc pedal bracket are out... Wish me luck,, I'm goin back in... LOL

ps. i know this is a pie job for most, but i'm usually the gopher and grunt worker

Thanks again for the tip

Rooster's82 · 03-22-2008, 12:00 AM

HAHA, good luck. I'm sure it will turn out great.

03-21-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Dragster66ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 306	Maybe dumb ?, but replacing stereo in 77 GMC... I'm in the process of searching the archives... but maybe someone has a specific knowlege on the subject... Please Forgive, me; most of my experience replacing stereo's is in newer model cars... Usually I'm just stipping an older vehicle to save weight and just yank stuff out without regard that it will need to go back (race cars). I have the front part of the dash out of my 77 pickup. I have a replacement stereo ready to go; but I am concerned wether the stock unit is going to come out from the floor side. There is a vent/ducting down there that is going to make it VERY close, if not impossible. Is that the way I should go about pulling it out; or would it be easier to pull the Heat/AC controls and come through that hole? Any other options? Thanks in advance! __________________ Lee Roberson '77 Sierra Classic 454/th400 Other toys (Non P/U's): 67 Chevelle 427/m22 (My street ride) 3 1966 chevy II drag cars (fam racing operation: pop, lil-brother, and myself)

03-21-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Maybe dumb ?, but replacing stereo in 77 GMC... I just pulled the duct out when i replaced the stereo in my '82, than slapped it back in when i was done. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

03-21-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
Dragster66ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 306	Re: Maybe dumb ?, but replacing stereo in 77 GMC... Cool, i'll run check that out. Just wanted a 2nd opinion from someone who's been there. Thanks! __________________ Lee Roberson '77 Sierra Classic 454/th400 Other toys (Non P/U's): 67 Chevelle 427/m22 (My street ride) 3 1966 chevy II drag cars (fam racing operation: pop, lil-brother, and myself)

03-21-2008, 11:44 PM	#4
Dragster66ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 306	Re: Maybe dumb ?, but replacing stereo in 77 GMC... Stereo, duct, and acc pedal bracket are out... Wish me luck,, I'm goin back in... LOL ps. i know this is a pie job for most, but i'm usually the gopher and grunt worker Thanks again for the tip __________________ Lee Roberson '77 Sierra Classic 454/th400 Other toys (Non P/U's): 67 Chevelle 427/m22 (My street ride) 3 1966 chevy II drag cars (fam racing operation: pop, lil-brother, and myself)

03-22-2008, 12:00 AM	#5
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Maybe dumb ?, but replacing stereo in 77 GMC... HAHA, good luck. I'm sure it will turn out great. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.



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