Recommend a modern radio for a '71 uncut dash?

[Joe Blaze]

I have an uncut dash in my '71 Blazer, and i am looking to replace the junk aftermarket radio that the PO put in. Can anybody recommend one that is a direct fit and has a USB connection for MP3 (preferably in the rear) and remote control? I would like to work it out without cutting the dash.
Thanks

 

[Joe Blaze]

I wound up ordering this, which was suggested by a brother on the 67-72 forum.

 

[y5mgisi]

Nice! Mind me asking how much it cost you?

 

[Joe Blaze]

I sure don't mind, I didn't make up the price. It was about $290- including shipping. It cost more than hacking the dash and dropping in a nice $70- unit, but it had everything I was looking for.

 

[y5mgisi]

I certainly think its worth it!

 

[Joe Blaze]

i hope the sound is acceptable. i am used to a cheap $70 Kenwood system in my topless YJ Wrangler that sounds great, so i hope for $290- it is at least as good as that one.

 

[Joe Blaze]

Well, I finally got it installed, and it was a bit of a hassle. I was too lazy to disconnect the cables and wires on the climate control head, so i just lowered it and pushed it back as best as i could. it was a pain trying to squeeze the radio past it, but i finally made it happen. I was cussing too much to take photos, but here is the finished installation. It looks low-key, so i dont think anyone will be looking to climb in and rip it out of the dash, especially since it has old fashioned knobs, and we know that aint cool to younger kids.

The fit is great, and the looks blend in pretty well, not like some hack job with a face plate after cutting the dash. The sound is OK, but it is clearly not the Kenwood i am used to in my other car. As long as it is clear when playing loud with no top, I am happy.

 

[y5mgisi]

Dang! I like it!

 

[sponsoredbydad]

I just got one of these about 1 year ago but did not install it until about a couple of months ago, seemed fine but within 2 weeks the plug in the front that connects the i-pod stopped working so now since the radio out in the desert is non existent all it does is plug the hole where a working stereo should be.

 

[bigjbear]

I just got one of these about 1 year ago but did not install it until about a couple of months ago, seemed fine but within 2 weeks the plug in the front that connects the i-pod stopped working so now since the radio out in the desert is non existent all it does is plug the hole where a working stereo should be.

That's not good Joe, is your's still working? I'm in the market for something like this, but don't want to pat $300 for a filler plate.

 

[bigjbear]

Anyone try these?
http://www.classiccarstereos.com/product/1967-1972-Chevy-Pickup-Truck-Radio/CAM-CHTKL-230.html

Don't like the knobs, but the features sound good.

 

[sponsoredbydad]

I just got one of these about 1 year ago but did not install it until about a couple of months ago, seemed fine but within 2 weeks the plug in the front that connects the i-pod stopped working so now since the radio out in the desert is non existent all it does is plug the hole where a working stereo should be.

Update::::: The radio I said quit working , WELL............ Seems it was Operator Malfunction. With that said it is now a good working system. I did however need to use a hard setting silicone to keep the knobs on.

 

[Deuling]

Update::::: The radio I said quit working , WELL............ Seems it was Operator Malfunction. With that said it is now a good working system. I did however need to use a hard setting silicone to keep the knobs on.

Doesnt count as faulty equipment when you get sand in the ipod port chris

 

[bigjbear]

Update::::: The radio I said quit working , WELL............ Seems it was Operator Malfunction. With that said it is now a good working system. I did however need to use a hard setting silicone to keep the knobs on.

Thanks for the update on that.

 

[Joe Blaze]

That's not good Joe, is your's still working? I'm in the market for something like this, but don't want to pat $300 for a filler plate.

Yeah man, it still works great, I mostly use the USB connection for my flashdrive of MP3's, but radio does work on the rare time i tune it in for news.

 

[Wes Harden]

I am glad I found this thread, I had been looking at Retro radio, this gives me a better option I think. I just ordered Custom Autosound's USA-630, will add the Bluetooth adapter later.
I'll post how it goes

 

[sponsoredbydad]

cool mine still works but it's been 5 years and maybe an update will be needed. Bluetooth would be nice

 

[Wes Harden]

Well I got classic autosound USA 630+ Bluetooth add on. Got it all installed. Sounds fine to my damaged hearing.
Made a couple of stationary bt phone calls other party can hear me fine, will see how well the road. Still learning controls so I hope the couple of quriks I noticed are operator error.