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bowtieguy79 · 03-19-2012, 03:11 PM

I wanted to upgrade the audio system in my K5 but did not want to loose that stock look that the dash had, 1978 Vintage Sanyo 8 track AM/FM, in-dash Stereo provided.

Seen here providing tunes from yesteryear….

I did a lot of internet searches and this write up inspired me to do similar work.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=229621

I like how he kept the original look and was able to use his audio knob to control volume from his Ipod to his sound system. I wanted to do the same but did not want to hack up a good working Stereo, and kind of dig the old school 8 track player!

Lead me to search for an amp volume controller and a Ipod to RCA wire on Amazon.

Here is what I ordered up.

I had a Coustic amp laying around that I used. I also ordered up a pair of 6.5” and 3.5” polks to put in the Blazer. Don’t worry I didn’t cut any holes that where not there when I got the truck, it had a pair of 6” Pioneer’s that matched the Sanyo for age!

I put the amp under the drivers seat to be out of the way and be closer to the driver for adjustments if needed.

Now I can enjoy Pandora, an Ipod/Ipad, an 8 Track or AM/FM

Speakers and cables are all that I ordered, I spent just under $120 for all of it. It sounds amazing, but is missing some much needed bass. I’m planning to add in a 6” bazooka tube behind the spare tire later on this summer. Don’t need to rattle my teeth so that should be plenty, and won’t take up much space either.

68Timber · 03-19-2012, 04:30 PM

Nice work! There's so many options now it's a waste to cut a shaft style dash to DIN. Nice to see one saved.

1Bad65GMC · 03-19-2012, 05:48 PM

Thanks for this write up. I have been deciding the fate of my dash in both trucks and this is a great "cut free" alternative.

bowtieguy79 · 03-20-2012, 11:02 AM

Thanks guys, really happy with how it turned out.
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**special-K** · 05-04-2012, 09:44 PM

My "custom" stereo is replacing the original mono AM/FM with an original AM/FM/Cassette stereo unit in excellent condition. Talk about stock appearance..it it stock! I have the speaker harness and stock speakers,but I saved the little Polk Audios from my '90 Blazer and will use those. I may run it through an aux amp. I have other stereo stuff I was going to use but decided to keep it simple.

OOPS! I meant to post this here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=522930...but was on the link to this thread. I'm too lazy to change it...oh well.

Bowtieguy,you did a nice job with that!

Jonboy · 05-04-2012, 10:15 PM

Can you post the part numbers of what you bought on Amazon? I am wanting to do the exact same thing. I bought a cable at best buy, but what you came up with is way better.

edit- I found them. That wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Thanks for the tip!

bowtieguy79 · 05-05-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Can you post the part numbers of what you bought on Amazon? I am wanting to do the exact same thing. I bought a cable at best buy, but what you came up with is way better.

edit- I found them. That wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Thanks for the tip!

Glad you found them.

I added some bass! 200W powered 8"
bazooka, really sounds nice!

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03-19-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	K5 audio upgrade I wanted to upgrade the audio system in my K5 but did not want to loose that stock look that the dash had, 1978 Vintage Sanyo 8 track AM/FM, in-dash Stereo provided. Seen here providing tunes from yesteryear…. I did a lot of internet searches and this write up inspired me to do similar work. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=229621 I like how he kept the original look and was able to use his audio knob to control volume from his Ipod to his sound system. I wanted to do the same but did not want to hack up a good working Stereo, and kind of dig the old school 8 track player! Lead me to search for an amp volume controller and a Ipod to RCA wire on Amazon. Here is what I ordered up. I had a Coustic amp laying around that I used. I also ordered up a pair of 6.5” and 3.5” polks to put in the Blazer. Don’t worry I didn’t cut any holes that where not there when I got the truck, it had a pair of 6” Pioneer’s that matched the Sanyo for age! I put the amp under the drivers seat to be out of the way and be closer to the driver for adjustments if needed. Now I can enjoy Pandora, an Ipod/Ipad, an 8 Track or AM/FM Speakers and cables are all that I ordered, I spent just under $120 for all of it. It sounds amazing, but is missing some much needed bass. I’m planning to add in a 6” bazooka tube behind the spare tire later on this summer. Don’t need to rattle my teeth so that should be plenty, and won’t take up much space either. __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

03-19-2012, 04:30 PM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: K5 audio upgrade Nice work! There's so many options now it's a waste to cut a shaft style dash to DIN. Nice to see one saved. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-19-2012, 05:48 PM	#3
1Bad65GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, Calif Posts: 70	Re: K5 audio upgrade Thanks for this write up. I have been deciding the fate of my dash in both trucks and this is a great "cut free" alternative. __________________ 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 454 4X4 1984 GMC Jimmy - 3/4 ton axles, 5.7TBI 1990 GMC Suburban (Parts Donor) scrapped 1965 Buick Riviera - (Sold) 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 1965 GMC SBSS (Sold)

03-20-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: K5 audio upgrade Thanks guys, really happy with how it turned out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

05-04-2012, 09:44 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: K5 audio upgrade My "custom" stereo is replacing the original mono AM/FM with an original AM/FM/Cassette stereo unit in excellent condition. Talk about stock appearance..it it stock! I have the speaker harness and stock speakers,but I saved the little Polk Audios from my '90 Blazer and will use those. I may run it through an aux amp. I have other stereo stuff I was going to use but decided to keep it simple. OOPS! I meant to post this here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=522930...but was on the link to this thread. I'm too lazy to change it...oh well. Bowtieguy,you did a nice job with that! __________________ "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 ~

05-04-2012, 10:15 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: K5 audio upgrade Can you post the part numbers of what you bought on Amazon? I am wanting to do the exact same thing. I bought a cable at best buy, but what you came up with is way better. edit- I found them. That wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Thanks for the tip! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 05-04-2012 at 10:57 PM.



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