What radio is best for my '77 GMC?

[5Tractorguy]

Looking to put a new radio in my '77 GMC this spring so I can get rid of my homemade radio box on the seat.

I put one of THESE (or one similar) in my '88 square. It's been a good radio, but the tuning and volume knobs have started to work intermittently on occasion (especially when it's real cold, teens-20's). Thinking about buying the GMC branded one for the '77...

Main thing I'm looking for is an original, or darn close to original/old school look as possible, and AUX and USB drive input is a must.

What are you guys running in your trucks? Any recommendation on what to look into?

[Bloodhound]

Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

Looking to put a new radio in my '77 GMC this spring so I can get rid of my homemade radio box on the seat.

I put one of THESE (or one similar) in my '88 square. It's been a good radio, but the tuning and volume knobs have started to work intermittently on occasion (especially when it's real cold, teens-20's). Thinking about buying the GMC branded one for the '77...

Main thing I'm looking for is an original, or darn close to original/old school look as possible, and AUX and USB drive input is a must.

What are you guys running in your trucks? Any recommendation on what to look into?

Check this out.

https://www.retromanufacturing.com/c...your-own-radio

[SilverMiner]

Originally Posted by Bloodhound

Check this out.

https://www.retromanufacturing.com/c...your-own-radio

I agree with Bloodhound - try out a RetroSound. Over 2+ years I've been extremely happy so far. I put an older Model 2 into my 1980 Suburban, and with the optional "Part Number: 27-87" knob set I've had passengers comment they thought the radio was original and were shocked when I changed songs using the bluetooth on my phone. They aren't the cheapest, but I feel they are worth it.

[5Tractorguy]

Thanks guys! I'll check 'em out...

[TKCR]

I had already gotten this before I found RetroSound. But I’m happy with mine, I would have gotten one for sure. But I did get my knobs from RetroSound. My radio came with cheap black ones.

[5Tractorguy]

Originally Posted by TKCR

I had already gotten this before I found RetroSound. But I’m happy with mine, I would have gotten one for sure. But I did get my knobs from RetroSound. My radio came with cheap black ones.

Pretty good quality sound for the most part with that one? Does is have the USB pigtail out the back? Just curious as it looks to be the same model in the link I had in my first post.

Leaning more towards that one... Nothing better than a good stereo, but I can't swing the price of RetroSound yet.