AM FM Radio repro - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*gkhashem* · 09-03-2015, 05:28 PM

I would rather keep my truck looking stock. But AM radio is real bad.

This radio looks decent but a bit pricey. I know I will need new speakers since it is 4 ohm.

Will this just plug in or do I need to splice in a new harness plug?

http://www.classiccarstereos.com/pro...FQ2QHwodhesPjg

Any input would be appreciated.

69Tom · 09-03-2015, 05:38 PM

That's very pricey. I know a good guy in New Jersey who will convert your current stock AM to AM/FM with an Aux jack for an ipod, satellite radio for around $275. That's what I did. His email is: jc68gto4@verizon.net

Here's a finished pic...

cdowns · 09-03-2015, 06:43 PM

me i'd call them on the telephone and talk to a human and ask them the questions you need answered

**Tom Vogel** · 09-03-2015, 07:38 PM

I have one. If I can wire it in, you surely can. It's a pretty high quality piece , fwiw.

**Already Gone** · 09-03-2015, 09:06 PM

You can send out your original radio and have it converted.

http://www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio...nversions.html

Here is another converter:

http://www.joesclassiccarradio.com/index.html

davepl · 09-03-2015, 09:57 PM

I can vouch for the CCS unit. I have one and it is solid, well built, and perfect. I don't know if they're repro or built in original chassis, but they look near perfect on the outside.

*gkhashem* · 09-04-2015, 07:03 AM

Dave was this a plug and play deal or did you need to splice in a new plug? Any special cutting needed?

Also seems the best way to get at radio is through the glove box? I have removed radios before but not from a truck.

Any help would be appreciated.

I would have sent a PM but your box is full.

davepl · 09-04-2015, 02:01 PM

If you have an AC truck the best way at the radio is to pay someone to do it :-)

The connector is non-standard, but its power, light, ground, and speakers. So I made a Packard connector interface like it was 1950, but you could just wire it in.

Redline novdog · 09-04-2015, 08:52 PM

So The info I'm getting is these refurbed /upscaled radios need to be wired in no plug and play????

EARNHARDT#3 · 09-04-2015, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redline novdog

So The info I'm getting is these refurbed /upscaled radios need to be wired in no plug and play????

Yes. But really it's just a switched power, constant power, ground and speaker wires.

9teen69 · 09-04-2015, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

Yes. But really it's just a switched power, constant power, ground and speaker wires.

Agree. Not direct plug and play but simple. I have the CCS radio, I like it but it is pricey. Wish the actual black push buttons looked closer to stock but best looking aftermarket.

*gkhashem* · 09-05-2015, 08:21 AM

I thought the push buttons looked a bit different

I cannot find a picture of an original AM FM truck radio from 1971-72. Anyone have a photo they can post? Must be a bit rare?

09-03-2015, 05:28 PM	#1
gkhashem Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: The moon Alice Posts: 93	AM FM Radio repro I would rather keep my truck looking stock. But AM radio is real bad. This radio looks decent but a bit pricey. I know I will need new speakers since it is 4 ohm. Will this just plug in or do I need to splice in a new harness plug? http://www.classiccarstereos.com/pro...FQ2QHwodhesPjg Any input would be appreciated.

09-03-2015, 05:38 PM	#2
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: AM FM Radio repro That's very pricey. I know a good guy in New Jersey who will convert your current stock AM to AM/FM with an Aux jack for an ipod, satellite radio for around $275. That's what I did. His email is: jc68gto4@verizon.net Here's a finished pic... Attached Images

09-03-2015, 07:38 PM	#4
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: AM FM Radio repro I have one. If I can wire it in, you surely can. It's a pretty high quality piece , fwiw.

09-03-2015, 09:06 PM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: AM FM Radio repro You can send out your original radio and have it converted. http://www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio...nversions.html Here is another converter: http://www.joesclassiccarradio.com/index.html __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

09-03-2015, 09:57 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: AM FM Radio repro I can vouch for the CCS unit. I have one and it is solid, well built, and perfect. I don't know if they're repro or built in original chassis, but they look near perfect on the outside. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-03-2015, 06:43 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: AM FM Radio repro me i'd call them on the telephone and talk to a human and ask them the questions you need answered __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-04-2015, 07:03 AM	#7
gkhashem Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: The moon Alice Posts: 93	Re: AM FM Radio repro Dave was this a plug and play deal or did you need to splice in a new plug? Any special cutting needed? Also seems the best way to get at radio is through the glove box? I have removed radios before but not from a truck. Any help would be appreciated. I would have sent a PM but your box is full.

09-04-2015, 02:01 PM	#8
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: AM FM Radio repro If you have an AC truck the best way at the radio is to pay someone to do it :-) The connector is non-standard, but its power, light, ground, and speakers. So I made a Packard connector interface like it was 1950, but you could just wire it in. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-04-2015, 08:52 PM	#9
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: AM FM Radio repro So The info I'm getting is these refurbed /upscaled radios need to be wired in no plug and play???? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

09-05-2015, 08:21 AM	#12
gkhashem Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: The moon Alice Posts: 93	Re: AM FM Radio repro I thought the push buttons looked a bit different I cannot find a picture of an original AM FM truck radio from 1971-72. Anyone have a photo they can post? Must be a bit rare?



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