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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: CA Big Red on October 13, 2015, 02:33:37 am
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I don't want to cut the dash and I don't need the post stereo to run my new stereo system that connects to my iPhone when I get in. I've got a unit tucked under the dash now.
Are there any creative examples of how to fill that old stereo space with other useful options? Switches for auxiliary lights or?
Any pics would be appreciated.
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How about just putting the stock stereo in there. Keep it looking clean. Also you could maybe find an aftermarket cubby to fit in there. And then drop some led lighting into the post holes.
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They usually sell the cubby at stereo shops.
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The Military pick ups & blazers from 84-87 came with a radio delete plate from the factory to fill in the hole for the radio.
Google "CUCV radio delete plate". I've seen them on eBay for $10-$15.
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I would stick to the old stock stereo if it could connect to my iPhone. That has been my dilemma. I don't want to buy a post deck that I'm not going to really need to play tunes, but I don't want to cut the dash either. So I was hoping to get some creative ideas on what I might put there.
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Fitz, I'll look up the plate.
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heres what one of those delete plates looks like
http://www.hillbillywizard.com/cucv-parts/cucv-dash-bezel/
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What kind of system did you use to connect to your phone? I was looking to get something like it.
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I know a guy... Who can take your stock radio and put a 3.5mm jack or even bluetooth on it.
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I am running this radio in my truck. It has Bluetooth, mic etc and fits in the factory location http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=RTRUSA-Model2&Category_Code=RADIO
They also have a 1.5 DIN version for the later model trucks.
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I would put a delete plate, then punch a bunch of holes in it for additional gauges: oil temp, trans temp, diff temp, vacuum, etc.
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I have a similar scenario in my 79 Silverado... I think I'll put a Bluetooth deck hidden somewhere... Behind the seat or something... and see if I can get the original deck and just plop it in the hole to keep it looking stock. Tho... Could get cute and recess a new deck in the opening and hack the front off a stock deck and mount it so it flips open to access the Bluetooth deck? I dunno just brainstorming. Would love to see what you end up doing.
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Captkaos, I took that deck (example in ) to my local audio guy and he was quick to steer me clear from that option due to all of these tech reasons that ended with, "you'll get a lot better quality system going for a lot less money going with this," as he walked me through this non-mechanical deck that mounts under the dash. I do not know anyone who has any experience with that deck. So, how has it been for you and do you use that deck to talk on your phone through the stereo system. Also, I'm curious to know what you did to quiet the cab. Part of me doesn't think I should worry about phone calls because these trucks are so loud. Your thoughts are appreciated
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Chargrove217 I'm with you on wanting to keep things looking clean and stock. I would be interested to know if anyone has ran a system where you have the option of having both decks, a modern and a stock. I think it would be cool to have a completely stock tape deck in there that works that would play a couple of old school tapes I grew up on, but mainly using the non-mechanical deck to hook up to my iPhone. Has anyone done that?
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@ big red: I like that idea. It would be a pretty easy wiring job to switch between decks on one pair of speakers. From what I have read the tape deck wasn't stock until the 80's. Mine has an aftermarket tape deck in it so I am on the hunt for the stock radio. Might try to find stock speakers and use the grilles from them on new speakers. Prob a lot of work to look stock and sound modern but worth it in my book.
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Ha! Tape decks didn't come stock until the 80's. Of course.
You think a dual deck system would be easy to wire? Someone suggested getting an old deck for the look and just use the modern one, but I'd want the stock deck to light up and work, if it's going to be in there. So, just mount a switch the changes which deck the speakers are being fed from?
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Yeah I think so. I'm no electrician but surely you can get a switch that will flip the left and right channels between two different sources. I think a double-pole, double-throw switch will do it. I do like the idea I'll keep lookin for a stock radio.
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I think or Classic sell modern radios that still have the knobs and fit in our pickups. I didn't see anything in the store on this site.
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like this?
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=7&Category_Code=RADIO
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So, how has it been for you and do you use that deck to talk on your phone through the stereo system. Also, I'm curious to know what you did to quiet the cab. Part of me doesn't think I should worry about phone calls because these trucks are so loud. Your thoughts are appreciated
The radio I have and the one i sell in the store is non mechanical. I haven't currently done anything to my cab for quietness. I do have to roll the windows up if I am cruising down the highway to hear using bluetooth or holding it in my hand. No one has ever complained about not being able to hear me on mine and the sound is coming out of the 4 stock speaker locations. Non issues for me. I will put one in my wifes K5 also.
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Go with the radio capt is using. Modern but old lookalike.
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Somewhat related, here is a radio block off plate for an early 70's truck (1973 K-20)
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If you really want both you could wire up both seperately and just have the tape deck wired to a single dual voice coil speaker in the factory location in the center of the dash, completely separate from the main system.