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Pontiacgurudan · 01-15-2019, 12:19 AM

My dash was cut poorly by a previous owner. Poking around on the wish app I came across this retro look stereo with Bluetooth and whatnot for $18 plus shipping. It has knobs and doesn't look out of place. It doesn't have a CD player but I do everything in my phone now anyways. Sounds good and looks good too if you need a stereo that looks good in our trucks and doesn't break the bank. I also bought a 64sq ft roll of sound deadener for $28. I'm going to get it down this weekend and I'll post pics and thoughts on how well it works. It was cheap enough to give a go.

vin63 · 01-15-2019, 01:06 AM

Nice! One of the previous owners of my truck, also hacked up the dash for a modern stereo. I had to fabricate a similar solution for my radio that has been converted to AM/FM stereo and MP3 player.

**raidmagic** · 01-15-2019, 02:01 PM

Looks good. I can't believe it was that cheap.

Pontiacgurudan · 01-15-2019, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by raidmagic

Looks good. I can't believe it was that cheap.

It works really well, I was skeptical but thought I'd take a chance for that price. I've had it in about a week and a half and like it much better than the pioneer I took out.

69 C10 LWB · 01-16-2019, 12:27 AM

I saw the one you posted for sale on Facebook. Looks like a good solution. Does it fit the standard rectangular hole that gets chewed in the dash of almost every old car and truck?

Pontiacgurudan · 01-16-2019, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 C10 LWB

I saw the one you posted for sale on Facebook. Looks like a good solution. Does it fit the standard rectangular hole that gets chewed in the dash of almost every old car and truck?

Ha ha, that's me. I ordered one, then my wife ordered me one for Christmas. It fits the rectangle after it's been chewed up. By a rabid beaver in my case, seriously looks like they did it with a rock.

roll_the_dice · 01-16-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Nice! One of the previous owners of my truck, also hacked up the dash for a modern stereo. I had to fabricate a similar solution for my radio that has been converted to AM/FM stereo and MP3 player.

I like that fix...mine was cut also and have been debating what to do.

straight6chevyguy · 01-16-2019, 02:53 PM

Looks good!

63frankintruck · 01-16-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pontiacgurudan

My dash was cut poorly by a previous owner. Poking around on the wish app I came across this retro look stereo with Bluetooth and whatnot for $18 plus shipping. It has knobs and doesn't look out of place. It doesn't have a CD player but I do everything in my phone now anyways. Sounds good and looks good too if you need a stereo that looks good in our trucks and doesn't break the bank. I also bought a 64sq ft roll of sound deadener for $28. I'm going to get it down this weekend and I'll post pics and thoughts on how well it works. It was cheap enough to give a go.

Sounds like a great price on sound deadner. Where did you get it from?
Is it the sticky back stuff?
thanks

Pontiacgurudan · 01-17-2019, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 63frankintruck

Sounds like a great price on sound deadner. Where did you get it from?
Is it the sticky back stuff?
thanks

I got it off the wish app, it's the peel and stick. Can't wait to get that and the new carpet in!

01-15-2019, 12:19 AM	#1
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Stereo My dash was cut poorly by a previous owner. Poking around on the wish app I came across this retro look stereo with Bluetooth and whatnot for $18 plus shipping. It has knobs and doesn't look out of place. It doesn't have a CD player but I do everything in my phone now anyways. Sounds good and looks good too if you need a stereo that looks good in our trucks and doesn't break the bank. I also bought a 64sq ft roll of sound deadener for $28. I'm going to get it down this weekend and I'll post pics and thoughts on how well it works. It was cheap enough to give a go. Attached Images

01-15-2019, 01:06 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Stereo Nice! One of the previous owners of my truck, also hacked up the dash for a modern stereo. I had to fabricate a similar solution for my radio that has been converted to AM/FM stereo and MP3 player. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

01-15-2019, 02:01 PM	#3
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 420	Re: Stereo Looks good. I can't believe it was that cheap.

01-16-2019, 12:27 AM	#5
69 C10 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 214	Re: Stereo I saw the one you posted for sale on Facebook. Looks like a good solution. Does it fit the standard rectangular hole that gets chewed in the dash of almost every old car and truck?

01-16-2019, 02:53 PM	#8
straight6chevyguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 785	Re: Stereo Looks good! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed (My current driver) 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 mercury monterey wagon 400 auto To many projects!



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