New style radio under dash. Anyone? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Popcorn W · 02-22-2020, 06:57 PM

Anyone hung a new style radio maybe under the dash? Really don't want to take the factory one out.

**TKCR** · 02-22-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Popcorn W

Anyone hung a new style radio maybe under the dash? Really don't want to take the factory one out.

I took mine out, but I still have it. It can go back in if I ever sell the truck. I got a CustomAuto Sound, fits without cutting the dash. I actually like the RetroSound but I didn’t see these until after I installed the CustomAuto Sound. The RetroSound, you can pick your own knobs.

Popcorn W · 02-22-2020, 09:51 PM

Thanks, I looked at their website but they don't list prices.

Popcorn W · 02-22-2020, 09:53 PM

I didn't mention, this is not for a show truck.

blazer2007 · 02-22-2020, 10:07 PM

I bought a cheap bluetooth radio with remote from Aliexpress for $15.00 just to see how well it was and works well . Can add a amp as well. I can use my old cell phone as a MP-3 player

**Palf70Step** · 02-23-2020, 08:44 AM

This is what I used for a while. Designed for a boat. Works pretty well.

**Ironhorse** · 02-23-2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

This is what I used for a while. Designed for a boat. Works pretty well.

I have that same set up in my '71 4x4. Does work well, I use the flip down smoked acrylic cover that came with it to keep dust and such out of it. Am considering doing the same for my 57 Chevy 2 dr when I get to that point. The stock 57 radio and dash is not something I have intentions of removing or cutting.

Palf70Step, do you have the cover that comes with that mount? I may have a spare laying around it not.

Popcorn W · 02-23-2020, 09:22 AM

Great idea. Thanks guys. I have a friend who has one of those in his golf cart, but I had no idea it was made for a boat.
Thanks!

**Palf70Step** · 02-23-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I have that same set up in my '71 4x4. Does work well, I use the flip down smoked acrylic cover that came with it to keep dust and such out of it. Am considering doing the same for my 57 Chevy 2 dr when I get to that point. The stock 57 radio and dash is not something I have intentions of removing or cutting.

Palf70Step, do you have the cover that comes with that mount? I may have a spare laying around it not.

I have the whole thing in a box in my shop. You need another one?

**Ironhorse** · 02-23-2020, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I have the whole thing in a box in my shop. You need another one?

After looking a bit closer I see you have the flip up lid attached. Totally missed that first go around look, LOL. If you are not going to be using it, I would be interested in it. Send me a PM with details and asking $$. Thanks.

**raidmagic** · 02-26-2020, 09:36 AM

I also needed a cup holder so I build this thing real quick out of plywood the mounted my radio to the front of it. Not sure why the picture is sideways. On my 65 I did something a little nicer.

just fabbed this up out of some sheet metal I had in the shop.

RedBed · 02-26-2020, 12:29 PM

You could get a bluetooth amp and hook it to speakers. You can hide it somewhere and just play music off your phone.

02-22-2020, 06:57 PM	#1
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	New style radio under dash. Anyone? Anyone hung a new style radio maybe under the dash? Really don't want to take the factory one out. __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-22-2020, 09:51 PM	#3
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? Thanks, I looked at their website but they don't list prices. __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-22-2020, 09:53 PM	#4
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? I didn't mention, this is not for a show truck. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-22-2020, 10:07 PM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? I bought a cheap bluetooth radio with remote from Aliexpress for $15.00 just to see how well it was and works well . Can add a amp as well. I can use my old cell phone as a MP-3 player

02-23-2020, 08:44 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,613	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? This is what I used for a while. Designed for a boat. Works pretty well. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-23-2020, 09:22 AM	#8
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? Great idea. Thanks guys. I have a friend who has one of those in his golf cart, but I had no idea it was made for a boat. Thanks! __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-26-2020, 09:36 AM	#11
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 420	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? I also needed a cup holder so I build this thing real quick out of plywood the mounted my radio to the front of it. Not sure why the picture is sideways. On my 65 I did something a little nicer. just fabbed this up out of some sheet metal I had in the shop. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C-10 1/2 ton shortbed part time daily driver 1980 C-10 1/2 ton shortbed project

02-26-2020, 12:29 PM	#12
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	Re: New style radio under dash. Anyone? You could get a bluetooth amp and hook it to speakers. You can hide it somewhere and just play music off your phone. __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*



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