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New dash stereo ideas [message #319681]

Tue, 27 June 2017 14:45

Scott Nutter

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Hello,
I am looking at replacing the old Realistic indash radio with a updated unit with Bluetooth and a USB input.
I would like to find one that I don't have to cut up the dash to get in. All the units I've seen so far are single din units that would need extensive dash modifications.
Any Ideas? Thanks, Scott.

Scott Nutter 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI Houston, Texas

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319682 is a reply to message #319681]

Tue, 27 June 2017 14:56

Bullitthead

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Year One, Crutchfield, Parts Express, Classic Industries, maybe even Jegs. Year One and Classic are the best bets to find a 2-shaft radio that has modern features behind a retro face.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319683 is a reply to message #319681]

Tue, 27 June 2017 14:56

Justin Brady

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Scott,
If using bluetooth you can install it under your seat or in the glove box/dash somewhere and use the bluetooth source to control the volume.
Any generic bluetooth amp would work for this purpose.

Or something along these lines:
http://www.classiccarstereos.com/1973-1988-gmc-truck-radio-usa-630.html

Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319684 is a reply to message #319682]

Tue, 27 June 2017 14:58

Bullitthead

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Just flipped through Jegs catalog, no radios, so forget them for that!

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319686 is a reply to message #319681]

Tue, 27 June 2017 15:09

Bullitthead

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Another source:

https://www.opgi.com/cutlass/1969/mobile-electronics/audio-components/

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas [message #319698 is a reply to message #319681]

Wed, 28 June 2017 00:44

USAussie

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Scott,

Be careful!

The radio that JimB installed in Double Trouble is VERY non-instinctive; at least for a 70 year old!

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

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Subject: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas

Hello,
I am looking at replacing the old Realistic indash radio with a updated unit with Bluetooth and a USB input.
I would like to find one that I don't have to cut up the dash to get in. All the units I've seen so far are single din units that
would need
extensive dash modifications.
Any Ideas? Thanks, Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas

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Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas [message #319701 is a reply to message #319698]

Wed, 28 June 2017 08:10

Justin Brady

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Rob is it one of the vintage look radios or a newer looking unit.
Frankly I hate new car stereos, they try to pack 10,000 features into 3 buttons and they are a nightmare to make work correctly in my experience.

My setup just has 2 bluetooth amps and no "stereo" I do all the controls from the tablet or phone.

Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319704 is a reply to message #319681]

Wed, 28 June 2017 08:50

jhbridges

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Two things. First, if you carefully bend the tabs which held the original two knobs to the side, the opening is correct for a one DIN housing. All you will then need is a slightly larger than normal bezel to cover about a 16th on the top and bottom of the original dial opening. Mike Briere's coach - my ex 23' - is done this way.
Two stay away from Clarion. I have a Clarion single DIN folding screen set in my coach which I like and would like even better except there is no way to update the maps. Crutchfield, who sold it to the P.O. can't even get Clarion to tell them what's to be done. Clarion won't even answer my emails, telephone calls get no one who might even be aware of the situation - 'not my division, try this one', none of which help. They contracted with an outside supplier to give updates for several models which actually used TomTom software modified for them. The outside supplier folded several years ago. TomTom is now a portion of a Germ,an company 'Ve haff no support for dis product'. Look elsewhere.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

[Updated on: Wed, 28 June 2017 08:54]

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319705 is a reply to message #319681]

Wed, 28 June 2017 09:08

GeorgeRud

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Retrosound makes 'shaft style' radios with modern features that should easily fit. Bluetooth and auxiliary inputs are nice to have these days.

George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319709 is a reply to message #319681]

Wed, 28 June 2017 09:42

Scott Nutter

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Thanks guys,
Looks to be around $300 for a unit that will fit.
Maybe it's time to go with a MacDash with a cutout for a newer style radio.
Scott

Scott Nutter 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI Houston, Texas

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Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas [message #319713 is a reply to message #319709]

Wed, 28 June 2017 11:19

Keith V

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I just took an off the shelf kenwood with USB and AUX in, cut the hole to fit and it works great.

I have all my music on a USB stick and sirius XM hooked up to the AUX.

it will rock your socks off, The 12x2 sub doesn't hurt either :P

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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas

Thanks guys,
Looks to be around $300 for a unit that will fit.
Maybe it's time to go with a MacDash with a cutout for a newer style radio.
Scott
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1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas

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Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas [message #319718 is a reply to message #319713]

Wed, 28 June 2017 16:58

Joe Weir

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Just posting to say "this". There is no need to spend $2000 for a new dash just to make the radio fit.

Unless, you are looking for just any reason to justify a Mac Dash... Very Happy

Very Happy

Keith V wrote on Wed, 28 June 2017 11:19

I just took an off the shelf kenwood with USB and AUX in, cut the hole to fit and it works great.

I have all my music on a USB stick and sirius XM hooked up to the AUX.

it will rock your socks off, The 12x2 sub doesn't hurt either

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From: Gmclist on behalf of Scott Nutter
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:42:02 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas

Thanks guys,
Looks to be around $300 for a unit that will fit.
Maybe it's time to go with a MacDash with a cutout for a newer style radio.
Scott
--
Scott Nutter

76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center... Columbia, SC.

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Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas [message #319720 is a reply to message #319718]

Wed, 28 June 2017 18:03

Bruce Hart

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Get a $500 dash from:

http://www.custominstrumentpanels.com/gmc.htm

On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Joe Weir wrote:

> Just posting to say "this". There is no need to spend $2000 for a new
> dash just to make the radio fit.
>
> Unless, you are looking for just any reason to justify a Mac Dash... :d
>
>
> Keith V wrote on Wed, 28 June 2017 11:19
>> I just took an off the shelf kenwood with USB and AUX in, cut the hole
> to fit and it works great.
>>
>> I have all my music on a USB stick and sirius XM hooked up to the AUX.
>>
>>
>> it will rock your socks off, The 12x2 sub doesn't hurt either :p
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Gmclist on behalf of Scott Nutter
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:42:02 AM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas
>>
>> Thanks guys,
>> Looks to be around $300 for a unit that will fit.
>> Maybe it's time to go with a MacDash with a cutout for a newer style
> radio.
>> Scott
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>
>
>
>
> --
> 76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator,
> brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those
> Coachmen
> guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that
> beverage center...
> Columbia, SC.
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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319745 is a reply to message #319681]

Thu, 29 June 2017 08:40

Scott Nutter

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True about not needing a MacDash to put in a updated radio. It has been on my update bucket list anyway.
$300 for a retro style radio, or $150 for a new style (kenwood, like Keith has) and put the saved money towards a MacDash.
But I have not seen a $500 MacDash, seems like it's about $850 or so.
Scott

Scott Nutter 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI Houston, Texas

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Re: New dash stereo ideas [message #319775 is a reply to message #319681]

Thu, 29 June 2017 16:30

shaunone

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Have you checked out these yet?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hidden-Secret-iPod-MP3-Classic-Car-Stereo-4-Speaker-Channel-Audio-System-W-BT-/232376743076?vxp=mtr&hash=item361abbb4a4

Inexpensive and easy to hide. I bought a 12 dollar adapter and it plugs right in to the stock harness Smile

Smile

1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original

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Re: [GMCnet] New dash stereo ideas [message #319801 is a reply to message #319720]

Fri, 30 June 2017 16:23

Joe Weir

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Bruce Hart wrote on Wed, 28 June 2017 18:03

Get a $500 dash from:

http://www.custominstrumentpanels.com/gmc.htm

Scott Nutter wrote on Thu, 29 June 2017 08:40
True about not needing a MacDash to put in a updated radio. It has been on my update bucket list anyway.
$300 for a retro style radio, or $150 for a new style (kenwood, like Keith has) and put the saved money towards a MacDash.
But I have not seen a $500 MacDash, seems like it's about $850 or so.
Scott

Plus another 650 well spent dollars to install, for a total of $1500 - and you get no tach at that price so you might as well bump up to the next level..

But, we are splitting hairs.

The point was mega bucks for the dash are not required for a respectable modern radio upgrade, unless that is just a means to a more desirable end....not that there is anything wrong with that...

76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center... Columbia, SC.

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