I know that is why I said what I did. Some one should be able to put a mp3 hookup on the old factory style radios. Have you thought about doing a cd changer to the am/fm?
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Decent Knob radio for not outrageous price?
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I know that is why I said what I did. Some one should be able to put a mp3 hookup on the old factory style radios. Have you thought about doing a cd changer to the am/fm?
I don't want a CD changer. I was just curious about the availability, quality, and pricing of shaft mount radios to fit in the stock location.
Martin
Martin
So you are saying you have nothing to add to this thread???
Martin
Martin
rampage
3/4 ton status
I did something like this about 20 yrs ago. I opened the radio up and found where the radio output signal fed into the preamplifier so I could use the volume knob on the radio. Then I soldered in a 1/8" jack that went to my portable CD player with a switch so I could select between the radio and CD player. An MP3 player would be no different if you're thinking of using the headphone output jack.
And about a year ago I did the same thing to my Ford radio so I could listen to the tunes on my iphone. But this time I took it a step further and built a circuit to isolate (and add some gain to it so it was louder) my phone from the factory radio so there wasn't a chance of damaging my phone. It was a relatively simple circuit that used a dual opamp, a few resistors and caps.
Let me know if you want me to do a Chevy radio 2.0 revisit.
That USA-230 radio looked like a pretty good bargain if you want new. I personally would check some local flea markets and pick up a few old shaft radios. At least one of them might work or can be repaired. I have an ancient aftermarket cassette radio that came with my '79 that had a few issues, I was able to take it apart and fix it, despite have a complete lack of knowledge on the subject.
I'm pretty much just a wieseniemmer.
That's what I was thinking too, but the only person who has used one, gave me a negative review. Was kind of hoping to hear from others who had used it.
Flea markets? I guess you have never been to the sticks of Nebraska. I was looking for new anyway.
Martin
Yeah, I've installed a couple cheap radios like that. I was hoping for a better quality unit.
Martin
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Autosound-USA-230/product-reviews/B003ILOZ8Q
Looks like there was some decent reviews on amazon. Price seems a little steep, but it is a pretty small customer base.
Looks like there was some decent reviews on amazon. Price seems a little steep, but it is a pretty small customer base.
Haha, I've been there plenty... just never went looking for flea markets to find out there were none. But I did see a lot of trucks sitting around and know that folks will often sell parts from them.
I'll be happy to see a review of whatever radio you do get, I think we both have the same goals.
chicken joe
1/2 ton status
i cant even put in a post stereo any more. one po cut it out for a cd player.
personaly i still have a pioneer am/fm 8 track player from my chevelle that im waiting to find the right thing to put it in.
That is good to know. As you stated, I don't know the expectations of some of the people that have reviewed these units. I think I get where Martin is going with this, and I hope there is an answer.
So I guess what your saying is you really want a knob job one. I was going to put mine on ebay to sell for big bucks. But since people have done for me your welcome to it when I pull it out.
Anyone ever buy one?
I am still using the Pioneer that was installed in this thing in the 80's. it leaves a lot to be desired.....
Martin
I am still using the Pioneer that was installed in this thing in the 80's. it leaves a lot to be desired.....
Martin
Sounds like you're up for the position of guinea pig this time.
One of these days. It would be different if the radio that was in there didn't (kind of) work. I'd like to find a nice dash panel for it too.
Martin
Martin
I saw an article in the Sept Super Chevy Mag about these...the top of the line one has USB for MP3s or ipod, etc.. I haven't used one myself though...
http://casmfg.com/GMC Truck_1973_86 Select.htm
These days you also can buy an amp and control it with a little mp3 interface and remote that you don't have see from the interior. Although if you want FM I am not sure they have that.
http://casmfg.com/GMC Truck_1973_86 Select.htm
These days you also can buy an amp and control it with a little mp3 interface and remote that you don't have see from the interior. Although if you want FM I am not sure they have that.
