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bigbadchev72 · 12-19-2009, 01:50 AM

So I dont want to cut the dash and thumbing through the lmc catalog I seen the aftermarket radios that look "stockish"

Anyone have one? what do you think about it? have pictures of it installed?

**special-K** · 12-19-2009, 12:35 PM

They are Custom Autosound.stereos.They`re an ok radio,IMO.Nothing special.

71meangreenc10 · 12-19-2009, 12:51 PM

If your not looking for anything special, Pepboys has this one for less than 40. Saw it in JC whitney too. Has ipod port, but nothing special.

Smitty

07SSSC · 12-19-2009, 12:56 PM

I had one in mine, didn't like it, it was cool but just wasnt anything special as said, plus it had no cd or iPod capabilities. I put the original AM radio back in and stuck a modern deck (with remote control) in the glovebox, works and sounds better.

moon · 12-19-2009, 02:39 PM

This unit is displayed on page 111. The model I have doesnt have a cassette player or built in CD player. I use the aux. mode for XM radio & self recorded mp3 play...

Admittedly not "special" in terms if whistles & bells. But it does everything I need, has the original look I wanted and installed easily.

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ChevLoRay · 12-19-2009, 03:58 PM

I'm probably going to stir up something but I was a dyed-in-the-wool kinda guy who didn't like cutting up a dash. My youngest son wanted a CD player in his '69, so I broke out the Dremel Tool and after some careful measuring, made my cuts. The radio he had bought slid into the hole and the trim plate finished it off. That was in '99.

A couple years back there was a guy on here, Mahanian, who marketed a billet piece that attaches to the dash and really looks good in the pix that were part of his postings. I bought one for my truck, but I'm not at the point that it is time to install.

I said that to say that as much as I'd like to have a factory AM/FM radio, it isn't going to happen. There are so many nice units available that I have swung around to the point that cutting the dash isn't going to be a problem for me.

But, that's the nice thing about our hobby. We all have options and most of the time there's a suitable part to make it work our own way.

moon · 12-19-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

There are so many nice units available that I have swung around to the point that cutting the dash isn't going to be a problem for me.

But, that's the nice thing about our hobby. We all have options and most of the time there's a suitable part to make it work our own way.

Right on.

I won't have a problem with cutting the dash if and when my wants and desires change. There are some mighty trick head units available that temp me deeply… and the P.O has already cut speaker holes in the doors & the upper rear cab corners, so as far as the pure stock look ever happening, I'm hosed.

For now, I have a specific look in mind that is Nuevo stock, all black with chrome accents, which I have been doggedly been pursuing for 14 months now. That Vintage unit is perfect for my current needs

Cant wait to get it finished …. And I'm getting close

Critter · 12-19-2009, 04:46 PM

The one that Moon posted a pic of (that LMC has sold for years) is pretty decent. I have heard alot of people say they are good considering a 3 hole stereo is is getting impossible to find. I am thinking about using this one from RETRO SOUND. LMC has recently started carrying it as well here.

The thing about these is that they DO NOT have a cassette or of course a CD player. However they do have an auxiliary input along with a USB port. So you can go buy a jump drive for a computer, store a few hundred of your favorite songs on it, and basically use it like a hard drive in your truck. The auxiliary can of course be used for a MP3 player or satellite radio. I haven't bought one yet, but the reviews seam to be pretty good.

bigbadchev72 · 12-20-2009, 01:34 AM

The retro sound USA was the one I was asking about, I dont need Cassettes or cd capability, Those are starting to go the way of the 8 track. A mp3 hook up or flash drive would do me nicely. I have no intrest in cutting the dash no that I have a few hours into rewelding and bodyworking where the po cut it for a cd player.

I also had to patch the 6x9s in the door. I was originally gonna sell it after finishing, But after investing so much time into it and knowing every bolt on it now I think im going to send the 05 tacoma down the road and start to daily drive this. I will enjoy having a radio for dd it. Anyone have any input on the dash mounted speaker? Im not looking for jaw dropping great sound, but something that I can crank up and hear.

BIG10 · 12-20-2009, 04:04 AM

Are the "Highliner" headliners available for 67-72's? I have one in my 78 with a cd player and four speakers all mounted overhead. I still have the 8 track and cb in the factory location. Just a thought.

Critter · 12-20-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG10

Are the "Highliner" headliners available for 67-72's? I have one in my 78 with a cd player and four speakers all mounted overhead. I still have the 8 track and cb in the factory location. Just a thought.

They are available for 67-72 trucks but that won't do a lot of good on a Blazer top that is fully removable.

Some of the Camaro guys are using the Retro Sound here.

rddaves54 · 12-20-2009, 03:00 PM

I bought one from “bcclassicandperformance” and it is great fit great and easy to install. It sound pretty good with my little speaker.

67-68-69-70-72 CHEVY TRUCK RADIO,AM FM I POD MP3 200W

bcclassicandperformance (e-bay sight)

12-19-2009, 01:50 AM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	LMC Radios So I dont want to cut the dash and thumbing through the lmc catalog I seen the aftermarket radios that look "stockish" Anyone have one? what do you think about it? have pictures of it installed? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
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12-19-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: LMC Radios If your not looking for anything special, Pepboys has this one for less than 40. Saw it in JC whitney too. Has ipod port, but nothing special. Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

12-19-2009, 12:56 PM	#4
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: LMC Radios I had one in mine, didn't like it, it was cool but just wasnt anything special as said, plus it had no cd or iPod capabilities. I put the original AM radio back in and stuck a modern deck (with remote control) in the glovebox, works and sounds better. __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast

12-19-2009, 02:39 PM	#5
moon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 84	Re: LMC Radios This unit is displayed on page 111. The model I have doesnt have a cassette player or built in CD player. I use the aux. mode for XM radio & self recorded mp3 play... Admittedly not "special" in terms if whistles & bells. But it does everything I need, has the original look I wanted and installed easily. [/QUOTE] __________________ 1970 CST long bed Fleetside

12-19-2009, 03:58 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: LMC Radios I'm probably going to stir up something but I was a dyed-in-the-wool kinda guy who didn't like cutting up a dash. My youngest son wanted a CD player in his '69, so I broke out the Dremel Tool and after some careful measuring, made my cuts. The radio he had bought slid into the hole and the trim plate finished it off. That was in '99. A couple years back there was a guy on here, Mahanian, who marketed a billet piece that attaches to the dash and really looks good in the pix that were part of his postings. I bought one for my truck, but I'm not at the point that it is time to install. I said that to say that as much as I'd like to have a factory AM/FM radio, it isn't going to happen. There are so many nice units available that I have swung around to the point that cutting the dash isn't going to be a problem for me. But, that's the nice thing about our hobby. We all have options and most of the time there's a suitable part to make it work our own way. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-19-2009, 04:46 PM	#8
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: LMC Radios The one that Moon posted a pic of (that LMC has sold for years) is pretty decent. I have heard alot of people say they are good considering a 3 hole stereo is is getting impossible to find. I am thinking about using this one from RETRO SOUND. LMC has recently started carrying it as well here. The thing about these is that they DO NOT have a cassette or of course a CD player. However they do have an auxiliary input along with a USB port. So you can go buy a jump drive for a computer, store a few hundred of your favorite songs on it, and basically use it like a hard drive in your truck. The auxiliary can of course be used for a MP3 player or satellite radio. I haven't bought one yet, but the reviews seam to be pretty good. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 12-19-2009 at 04:47 PM.

12-20-2009, 01:34 AM	#9
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: LMC Radios The retro sound USA was the one I was asking about, I dont need Cassettes or cd capability, Those are starting to go the way of the 8 track. A mp3 hook up or flash drive would do me nicely. I have no intrest in cutting the dash no that I have a few hours into rewelding and bodyworking where the po cut it for a cd player. I also had to patch the 6x9s in the door. I was originally gonna sell it after finishing, But after investing so much time into it and knowing every bolt on it now I think im going to send the 05 tacoma down the road and start to daily drive this. I will enjoy having a radio for dd it. Anyone have any input on the dash mounted speaker? Im not looking for jaw dropping great sound, but something that I can crank up and hear. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-20-2009, 04:04 AM	#10
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: LMC Radios Are the "Highliner" headliners available for 67-72's? I have one in my 78 with a cd player and four speakers all mounted overhead. I still have the 8 track and cb in the factory location. Just a thought. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-20-2009, 03:00 PM	#12
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	Re: LMC Radios I bought one from “bcclassicandperformance” and it is great fit great and easy to install. It sound pretty good with my little speaker. 67-68-69-70-72 CHEVY TRUCK RADIO,AM FM I POD MP3 200W bcclassicandperformance (e-bay sight) Attached Images



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