Added factory AM/FM Radio - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 11-17-2008, 05:45 PM

Just finished putting back a factory AM/FM radio in my dash (thanks Harold!). Yeah, I know it is from a van, but the faceplate and lens are NOS, and it looks perfect. I also added a re-built factory speaker (thanks Mel!) and a new antenna. You can see it is a super tight fit with factory A/C, but it can be done. The location of the antenna plug actually worked out great, as it slid in right over some ductwork. All of the presets work, and have been tuned accordingly

**68350** · 11-17-2008, 05:57 PM

Very nice. If you don't mind, what did it set you back?

71 super · 11-17-2008, 09:46 PM

Scott Looks good! That radio plays like a top and you will be very happy. Harold

Luis_gz06 · 11-17-2008, 10:01 PM

Sweet!!

**Classic Bowties** · 12-18-2008, 06:41 PM

Hi Scott, I am glad to help anytime. I dont know how I missed this thread but anyhow congrats on your conversion, your dash looks great with that am/fm installed. I know harold sells some nice stuff so hopefully that radio's output does that refurbed speaker justice. Mel

*OBTG62* · 12-18-2008, 09:06 PM

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**leddzepp** · 12-18-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OBTG62

I have a factory am/fm from a 72 GMC Sierra Grande if someone needs it. It was working when I took it out.

How much do you want for it? I would love to make mine 100% correct, even if I just have to swap the AM/FM drum. Thanks.

**leddzepp** · 12-18-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Hi Scott, I am glad to help anytime. I dont know how I missed this thread but anyhow congrats on your conversion, your dash looks great with that am/fm installed. I know harold sells some nice stuff so hopefully that radio's output does that refurbed speaker justice. Mel

Hey Mel- The speaker works great!! Nothing sounds like Zep in FM mono

I will be relocating the customautosound radio I had in the dash, to underneath the seat on the drivers side. My dad did this with his '58, so I have a lot of practice tuning without seeing what I am doing. I moved the gas tank out of the cab, so I am going to build a custom speaker box to house some 10" subs, mids and tweets behind the seats. An amp will go under the drivers side seat. Then I will run a cable from that stereo to my ashtray, where my MP3 player will sit. People will wonder how I am able to shatter their eardrums with what looks like a totally original factory set-up. I love the factory AM/FM, and it plays probably better than it did in 72....but sometimes I like my music LOUD!

nyncompute · 12-19-2008, 01:13 AM

Looks good! I don't know what the attraction to those ol' radios are, but I like em (maybe because they sound old like the truck is). I put one in myself and keep a few spares around.

72armyswbtruck · 12-19-2008, 04:26 AM

Dang, all you guys and your factory AM/FM radios.....

70GMCer · 12-19-2008, 07:43 AM

Wouldn't bother me if it is for a van or a truck. Looks great

ctucker · 01-03-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nyncompute

Looks good! I don't know what the attraction to those ol' radios are, but I like em (maybe because they sound old like the truck is). I put one in myself and keep a few spares around.

you wouldnt happen to want to sell one of those would ya? that is if its in good working order

nyncompute · 01-03-2009, 10:30 PM

Well they all work perfectly, but I'm not sure what I want to do with them yet.

ctucker · 01-03-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nyncompute

Well they all work perfectly, but I'm not sure what I want to do with them yet.

Okay let me know when you decide i would be happy to take one off your hands

crasten123 · 01-03-2009, 11:04 PM

THose look great guys. What year Van had those radio?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 01-04-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Just finished putting back a factory AM/FM radio in my dash (thanks Harold!). Yeah, I know it is from a van, but the faceplate and lens are NOS, and it looks perfect. I also added a re-built factory speaker (thanks Mel!) and a new antenna. You can see it is a super tight fit with factory A/C, but it can be done. The location of the antenna plug actually worked out great, as it slid in right over some ductwork. All of the presets work, and have been tuned accordingly

Rebuilt factory speaker? I need the speaker on the 1970 blazer rebuilt, I did not know that was possible. Mine is the below dash mounted speaker.

**thelonerife** · 01-04-2009, 12:57 AM

Welcome to the crappy sounding radio club. I got one and its been rebiult and I can't say that I am pleased with the sound. I may swap it for another one day. Right now I carry a little boom box cd player on the seat. After paying 300.00 8 years ago for the radio.

sleepertruck72 · 01-04-2009, 01:35 AM

Ledzepp,
That radio looks sweet ! What year van is it from. I would like to add an am/fm radio to my truck as I just got a stock speaker and have the regular am radio. Any info would be great Thanks.

ctucker · 01-04-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdon-70blazer

Rebuilt factory speaker? I need the speaker on the 1970 blazer rebuilt, I did not know that was possible. Mine is the below dash mounted speaker.

talk to Mel his screen name is classic bowties on this board he does great work!

**70cst** · 01-04-2009, 01:48 AM

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Okay let me know when you decide i would be happy to take one off your hands

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Originally Posted by nyncompute

Well they all work perfectly, but I'm not sure what I want to do with them yet.

Ok guys...
Lets keep the rules in mind. Only a Site Supporter can post FS (For Sale) items in the thread or forum and as Site Supporter we should not ask a Registered User to be selling something. Its a good way to get a thread locked.

krue · 01-04-2009, 03:54 AM

Keep the talk of buying and selling on the parts boards where it belongs.

**leddzepp** · 01-04-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Welcome to the crappy sounding radio club. I got one and its been rebiult and I can't say that I am pleased with the sound. I may swap it for another one day. Right now I carry a little boom box cd player on the seat. After paying 300.00 8 years ago for the radio.

You are right, by today's standards the sound quality sucks. It sounds great when the truck isn't running or moving! But, I figured this would be the case before I put the radio in and it is more for originality than anything else. Like I said in my earlier post, I will be installing a hidden "modern" setup so everyone can hear Bonzo beating the drums when I roll by!

**leddzepp** · 01-04-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

Ledzepp,
That radio looks sweet ! What year van is it from. I would like to add an am/fm radio to my truck as I just got a stock speaker and have the regular am radio. Any info would be great Thanks.

Thanks, I do not know what year van it is from, but I am assuming a late model because there is an additional wire in the harness that I and other board members have decided is for an electric antenna or other accessory. I bought it from board member 71 super (Harold). They pop up on Feebay quite often, but I would buy from a board member here so that the condition can be verified.

ctucker · 01-04-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Ok guys...
Lets keep the rules in mind. Only a Site Supporter can post FS (For Sale) items in the thread or forum and as Site Supporter we should not ask a Registered User to be selling something. Its a good way to get a thread locked.

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Originally Posted by krue

Keep the talk of buying and selling on the parts boards where it belongs.

Im a little confused I thought he was a site supporter also, Anyways no argument here thanks for keeping me in line. sorry bout my boo-boo

ctucker · 01-04-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Thanks, I do not know what year van it is from, but I am assuming a late model because there is an additional wire in the harness that I and other board members have decided is for an electric antenna or other accessory. I bought it from board member 71 super (Harold). They pop up on Feebay quite often, but I would buy from a board member here so that the condition can be verified.

Does Harold rebuild these and keep them on hnd or was this just one he had sitting around?

11-17-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Added factory AM/FM Radio Just finished putting back a factory AM/FM radio in my dash (thanks Harold!). Yeah, I know it is from a van, but the faceplate and lens are NOS, and it looks perfect. I also added a re-built factory speaker (thanks Mel!) and a new antenna. You can see it is a super tight fit with factory A/C, but it can be done. The location of the antenna plug actually worked out great, as it slid in right over some ductwork. All of the presets work, and have been tuned accordingly Attached Images

11-17-2008, 05:57 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Very nice. If you don't mind, what did it set you back? __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-17-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Scott Looks good! That radio plays like a top and you will be very happy. Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-17-2008, 10:01 PM	#4
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Sweet!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

12-18-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,732	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Hi Scott, I am glad to help anytime. I dont know how I missed this thread but anyhow congrats on your conversion, your dash looks great with that am/fm installed. I know harold sells some nice stuff so hopefully that radio's output does that refurbed speaker justice. Mel

12-18-2008, 09:06 PM	#6
OBTG62 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Knoxville, Tn. Posts: 63	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Edited by mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=50&a=17 Last edited by Longhorn Man; 12-18-2008 at 09:30 PM.

12-19-2008, 01:13 AM	#9
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Looks good! I don't know what the attraction to those ol' radios are, but I like em (maybe because they sound old like the truck is). I put one in myself and keep a few spares around. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne Last edited by nyncompute; 12-19-2008 at 12:24 PM.

12-19-2008, 04:26 AM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Dang, all you guys and your factory AM/FM radios..... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-19-2008, 07:43 AM	#11
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Wouldn't bother me if it is for a van or a truck. Looks great __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#13
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Well they all work perfectly, but I'm not sure what I want to do with them yet. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

01-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#15
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio THose look great guys. What year Van had those radio? __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB

01-04-2009, 12:57 AM	#17
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Welcome to the crappy sounding radio club. I got one and its been rebiult and I can't say that I am pleased with the sound. I may swap it for another one day. Right now I carry a little boom box cd player on the seat. After paying 300.00 8 years ago for the radio. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-04-2009, 01:35 AM	#18
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Ledzepp, That radio looks sweet ! What year van is it from. I would like to add an am/fm radio to my truck as I just got a stock speaker and have the regular am radio. Any info would be great Thanks. __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

01-04-2009, 03:54 AM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Added factory AM/FM Radio Keep the talk of buying and selling on the parts boards where it belongs. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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