Two post radios

[cprimo]

Previous owner cut dash and put in a then modern single din radio. I don't care for the look of a modern looking radio in a classic truck. But seeing as the dash is cut for a single din, I'm looking for a radio that looks like a two post radio but fits in a single din cut radio slot. You'd think someone would design a two post radio that would slide into a cut dash but still look like a two post but have all the modern features, but I can't seem to find this unicorn.

[dmjlambert]

I think you may have to buy a DIN hole cover plate, and cut it out to fit a classic-style 2 knob radio.

[cprimo]

You would think one of these so called classic car radio companies would make one so it would fit in the cut dash to restore the classic look they claim to sell radios for.

[guyryan100]

Amazon has several basic radios like this
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Ele...dp/B08L6P6C8B/

[67 twins]

Originally Posted by cprimo

You would think one of these so called classic car radio companies would make one so it would fit in the cut dash to restore the classic look they claim to sell radios for.

I can't imagine why anyone would build such a thing. How many could they possibly sell? Maybe one. Use a DIN radio or fix the dash & use a 2 post.

[dmjlambert]

Well it appears guyryan100 found the unicorn.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 67 twins

I can't imagine why anyone would build such a thing. How many could they possibly sell? Maybe one. Use a DIN radio or fix the dash & use a 2 post.

A lot of dashes cut for DIN radios. Our trucks are a common vehicle with all steel dash and fairly easily repaired...compared to some vehicles that will be harder to find to cut the patch from not to mention the plastic that's been cut.

[cprimo]

Thanks guyryan100. I had seen that one for like $30 and read bad reviews but hey its only $30, right?! Special-k just got my truck out of body shop after 15 months, the idea of putting it back isn't appealing to weld, prep and repaint the dash. I think there are more than one 67 twins but there is a need I'm sure for at least 2, lol. Side note for 67 twins: I bought a T5 to put behind 6cyl, swapped tail sections and what not. How do you like the 5 spd behind yours? I have a 3spd now.

[jumpsoffrock]

Originally Posted by cprimo

Thanks guyryan100. I had seen that one for like $30 and read bad reviews but hey its only $30, right?! Special-k just got my truck out of body shop after 15 months, the idea of putting it back isn't appealing to weld, prep and repaint the dash. I think there are more than one 67 twins but there is a need I'm sure for at least 2, lol. Side note for 67 twins: I bought a T5 to put behind 6cyl, swapped tail sections and what not. How do you like the 5 spd behind yours? I have a 3spd now.

Wait.... you put your truck in a body shop for 15 months and didn't ask them to fix a metal dash which is very common to be cut up, and would be very easy to be repaired?


Either way, as you have already found($30; bad reviews) typically the more "gimmicky" a radio is(finding a single din wannabe-double-post), the crappier it is.

Just be careful you don't spend too much time doing yourself an un-favor.
I understand installing radios isn't rocket science, but it does take an afternoon with proper clean-up.

[roboticjunky]

You could try a retro style radio and use one of the face plates. Since it looks like some of their radios are wider than the face plate. Just a thought.

https://www.retromanufacturing.com/p...ant=7979907907

[HO455]

Here is a link to how I installed a factory radio in a DIN hole. Scroll to post 291. I had the radio modified by Gary Tayman so it has AM/FM and a USB plug for a flash drive. It's been great.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=12

[jumpsoffrock]

Originally Posted by HO455

Here is a link to how I installed a factory radio in a DIN hole. Scroll to post 291. I had the radio modified by Gary Tayman so it has AM/FM and a USB plug for a flash drive. It's been great.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=12

My PM box is full, could you give some more info on the USB modification of your old radio? You didn't do it yourself, did you? I wonder how he did it.

[dmjlambert]

I am not a customer, but he has a good reputation here on the forum
https://www.taymanelectrical.com/

[HO455]

Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

My PM box is full, could you give some more info on the USB modification of your old radio? You didn't do it yourself, did you? I wonder how he did it.

Gary did mine using Aurora Design components. There are other options I didn't get on mine.

https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-design/home.html

[Killer Bee]

Originally Posted by cprimo

You would think one of these so called classic car radio companies would make one so it would fit in the cut dash to restore the classic look they claim to sell radios for.

are these what you're looking for?
RetroSound DIN repair kits

I reckon those faceplates could be trimmed to fit and painted to match dash color to be less conspicuous

good luck!

RetroSound 404-292
Restore the look of your classic vehicle — includes exterior DIN faceplate and shaft mounting brackets

RetroSound 404-292 - Get that vintage look back by installing a shaft-style RetroSound radio in a modified DIN-style opening





RetroSound 294-302 DIN Repair Kit
Restore the look of your classic vehicle — includes mounting bracket and faceplate (Chrome pebbled faceplate)



RetroSound 294-404 DIN Repair Kit
Restore the look of your classic vehicle — includes mounting bracket and faceplate (Black)