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**MikeB** · 05-19-2022, 10:12 AM

I installed a Retrosound unit in my 69 a few years ago. It works well but was a PITA to install in the dash. Instructions were generic and almost useless. I'm not even sure they gave me the proper mounting plate/adapter.

A few years earlier I installed a customer's Custom Autosound unit in his 66 (same dash cut-out, I think) and had no problems at all. I didn't use C/A for the 69 because their power specs are "pie-in-the-sky" peak power, which is essentially meaningless and meant to "wow" buyers.

I sure wish Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Clarion and the rest would reintroduce 3-hole radios. There has to be a huge market for them, with classic vehicle popularity going through the roof. That, and I have to wonder how many people are replacing factory radios in newer vehicles, especially since most are integrated with navigation and HVAC controls. That has to be a seriously dying market.

Retrosound in 69 dash (that needs some touch-up!)

05-19-2022, 10:12 AM	#9
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,425	Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound? I installed a Retrosound unit in my 69 a few years ago. It works well but was a PITA to install in the dash. Instructions were generic and almost useless. I'm not even sure they gave me the proper mounting plate/adapter. A few years earlier I installed a customer's Custom Autosound unit in his 66 (same dash cut-out, I think) and had no problems at all. I didn't use C/A for the 69 because their power specs are "pie-in-the-sky" peak power, which is essentially meaningless and meant to "wow" buyers. I sure wish Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Clarion and the rest would reintroduce 3-hole radios. There has to be a huge market for them, with classic vehicle popularity going through the roof. That, and I have to wonder how many people are replacing factory radios in newer vehicles, especially since most are integrated with navigation and HVAC controls. That has to be a seriously dying market. Retrosound in 69 dash (that needs some touch-up!) Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 05-19-2022 at 10:31 AM.