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Offline 780K20

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Aftermarket Stereo Deck?
« on: February 02, 2016, 01:49:33 pm »
Hey everyone, I'm looking to switch out my old stereo for something that is compatible with an aux cord or even Bluetooth would be awesome so I can play music off my phone. Are there any aftermarket plug and play stereo decks out there? I am not electrically inclined haha the easier the better! TIA
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Re: Aftermarket Stereo Deck?
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2016, 02:18:36 pm »
There are radios that you can buy on eBay or even convert them yourself.  Here is one example with the jack but I know a guy that can do it with a blue tooth style as well.  This is if you prefer the stock look and don't need a high powered unit.
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Re: Aftermarket Stereo Deck?
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2016, 02:26:28 pm »
I sent a guy out this working radio, he cleaned all the switches, aligned it, new belt on the cassette deck and installed a remote wired jack (sitting on top of the radio coiled up) that all I have to do is drill a hole in my dash and put the jack through.  This particular model doesn't have enough room to do it like the standard AM-FM in my other reply
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Re: Aftermarket Stereo Deck?
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2016, 03:39:44 pm »
Check out the RetroSound Model 2 Radio sold by the Site store.  Email Captkaos webmaster@73-87chevytrucks.com with any questions.
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Re: Aftermarket Stereo Deck?
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2016, 04:48:54 pm »
Oh cool! I like the looks of that  8) Thanks guys!
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Re: Aftermarket Stereo Deck?
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2016, 08:52:51 pm »
I sent a guy out this working radio, he cleaned all the switches, aligned it, new belt on the cassette deck and installed a remote wired jack (sitting on top of the radio coiled up) that all I have to do is drill a hole in my dash and put the jack through.  This particular model doesn't have enough room to do it like the standard AM-FM in my other reply

I'd be interested in knowing more about this set up. That's the exact same radio that's in my truck! And mine is fully functional. I remember you posted about this before but never elaborated on what exactly was done or what the cost was. I like that set up as I would prefer to keep my truck looking as stock as possible. Oh, BTW, do you or anyone else know if this model has a backlight that illuminates with the dash lights or is it just an LCD display? Just curious before I tried removing it and taking it apart since the radio is extremely difficult to operate at night since I can't see it!
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