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lsversaw · 11-19-2016, 01:10 PM

Rick, I agree with everything Ranger said, although I don't know as much about modern radios ("head units", to use the modern term). If you don't want to repair your dash, and are OK with a modern look, then you can't go wrong -- or do it any simpler -- with a modern head unit (with an auxiliary input) installed in the existing opening.

Sometimes the installation people at retail shops do a hack job in connecting to your original wiring, but your original radio wiring is pretty simple so I don't think you have to worry about that. If you can have the installation done before carpeting is installed, they'll have the best chance of a clean wiring job for the cab-corner speakers.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

11-19-2016, 01:10 PM	#3
lsversaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 86	Re: Stereo recommendation - starting from scratch in 78 GMC K15 Rick, I agree with everything Ranger said, although I don't know as much about modern radios ("head units", to use the modern term). If you don't want to repair your dash, and are OK with a modern look, then you can't go wrong -- or do it any simpler -- with a modern head unit (with an auxiliary input) installed in the existing opening. Sometimes the installation people at retail shops do a hack job in connecting to your original wiring, but your original radio wiring is pretty simple so I don't think you have to worry about that. If you can have the installation done before carpeting is installed, they'll have the best chance of a clean wiring job for the cab-corner speakers. Good luck and let us know how it goes. __________________ Scott 1972 C20 long-wide. 350/350, Cheyenne Super, wood bed, PS, PB, dual batteries, dual tanks, leaf springs, gauges. No significant rust. No significant paint. 1971 C10 short step. Originally a 250/3ott with no options, now a 350/4L80. I purchased it already restored; only needs about 300 little details fixed.