vintage radio options

[bp71k5]

I found another 67-72 radio option for those having some cash:

http://www.vintageautoradio.com/ind...category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=67

 

[Z71paramedic]

Holy overpriced radio batman! What's so great about that one over the few other direct fit aftermarkets available?

 

[bp71k5]

Holy overpriced radio batman! What's so great about that one over the few other direct fit aftermarkets available?

I guess if you want it to look just like the original, but work like a modern stereo system, it's not a horrible deal. I spent about the same on mine, and it's not that great.

 

[jeremywrags]

Just cut the dash... They make repair panels if you ever decide that you want the original look again.

Speaking from experience, the retro look radios don't work great. I have the RetroSound ( http://www.retrosoundusa.com/?gclid=CLmIl6Guv6cCFQUDbAodGgqXAg) and although it looks good and installation was a snap the sound quality leaves allot to be desired.

Cut the dash and for the same price or less you can have a really good head unit.

 

[dpyzel]

I second that idea. I bought the RetroSound radio and I'm not impressed. The knobs dont match and it doesn't sound very good. Looking back, it wouldn't have been a big deal to cut the dash. I'm not restoring my Blazer to original.

 

[kyle.rj133]

besides you can always keep the part you cut out and weld it back into place. save some $

 

[bp71k5]

Just cut the dash... They make repair panels if you ever decide that you want the original look again.

Speaking from experience, the retro look radios don't work great. I have the RetroSound ( http://www.retrosoundusa.com/?gclid=CLmIl6Guv6cCFQUDbAodGgqXAg) and although it looks good and installation was a snap the sound quality leaves allot to be desired.

Cut the dash and for the same price or less you can have a really good head unit.

Thanks for the actual feedback on their radios. I was semi-considering using one rather than finishing mine, but I may just keep at it.

 

[sponsoredbydad]

I just installed this and it seems ok. Granted it's not alpine but good enough for a dessert truck. I-pod jack and all. Knobs seem to match ok

 

[kyle.rj133]

saw this on the 67-72chevytruck forum, thought it was a cool idea.

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

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Jagged has a Dual head unit in his F150 that's got the two knob and small rectangular display setup. Said it works pretty good and wasn't terribly expensive. Ipod compatible and I think has a USB slot for thumb drives.

With CD players going the way of the dodo I kind of wonder what options are coming.

 

[scottsdale86]

Anyone have any experience with these head units? http://www.casmfg.com/radios.htm I have heard good things about them and they are about $150 at brothers trucks. The retro sound sucks and its around $269 retail? Ouch