dumb question- how to install radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

goat455 · 05-10-2002, 09:50 AM

Yes, it sounds like a dumb question, but dang , I'm new to the truck world and I can't figure it out. I bought a 71 truck radio for my 72 Cheyenne. I just can't figure out how to install it. If I go from the rear, the radio knob stems don't stick out far enough to fasten the nuts to attach it to the panel. On top of all this, there's not much space to work with with all those vent hoses in the way. Any suggestions?

*Randy70C-10* · 05-10-2002, 10:29 AM

You wiil probably have to remove the vent ducts to install it. Not sure that I understand why you can't get the nuts on the stems though. They should be long enough.

tom hand · 05-10-2002, 10:30 AM

The factory radios attach to the dash holes with some little funny cupped washer things. If you tried to use regular washers it would make the shaft too short to put the knobs on. Do you have these parts? If not put a request on the parts board and I am sure someone will sell you a set.

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

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goat455 · 05-10-2002, 07:30 PM

Thanks for your tips guys. Tom, I understand what you're saying. I need those cupped whatever you call them. Does anyone have them? I'll post my wanted ad. Thanks.

Rabid · 05-10-2002, 07:43 PM

I've put a few radios in mine over the years. Each time I've had to at least move the heater controls out of the way.

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72 C-10 Custom Deluxe
LWB, 2WD, 350
700r4, Holley 600
UNITED STATES ARMY - ALASKA

"Rangers lead the way!, Medics bring them back!"

RodC · 05-10-2002, 08:09 PM

Just finished putting mine in.

I moved the heater controls and removed the ashtray assembly, gave me plenty of room:

Remove 2 screws holding heater controls in, unplug switch and move to right side.

Remove ash tray and bracket inside of dash (4 screws access from bottom.

The radio should bolt to the speaker, if the speaker bracket is not already in the truck put the speaker up in the dash first, (leave the bolt out of the back of the radio that bolts to the speaker) After you have the speaker up in (most are not bolted so you may have to hold it) Slide the radio up in, be careful of the heater duct hose.

Plug the radio in

Put the recessed washers in from the front of the dash, add the nuts to the front, reassemble everything else.

Good Luck, clean and lube those heater controls while you have them out.

BTW I had a hard time finding those recessed cups, bought a set off a board member here and I also bought a junker radio that has them on it. If you can't find them, let me know I may part with the extra set.

Do you have a set of orig. knobs?

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Rod Childers
'71 C10 Stepside

goat455 · 05-11-2002, 12:02 AM

Rod, I need those recessed cups. Can you spare a couple? How much? Thanks.

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RodC · 05-11-2002, 03:20 PM

If Fast68Chevy cant hook you up let me know. I only have one extra set.

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Rod Childers
'71 C10 Stepside

05-10-2002, 09:50 AM	#1
goat455 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So. San Francisco, CA. Posts: 48	dumb question- how to install radio? Yes, it sounds like a dumb question, but dang , I'm new to the truck world and I can't figure it out. I bought a 71 truck radio for my 72 Cheyenne. I just can't figure out how to install it. If I go from the rear, the radio knob stems don't stick out far enough to fasten the nuts to attach it to the panel. On top of all this, there's not much space to work with with all those vent hoses in the way. Any suggestions?

05-10-2002, 10:30 AM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	The factory radios attach to the dash holes with some little funny cupped washer things. If you tried to use regular washers it would make the shaft too short to put the knobs on. Do you have these parts? If not put a request on the parts board and I am sure someone will sell you a set. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS [This message has been edited by tom hand (edited May 10, 2002).] __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-10-2002, 08:09 PM	#6
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	Just finished putting mine in. I moved the heater controls and removed the ashtray assembly, gave me plenty of room: Remove 2 screws holding heater controls in, unplug switch and move to right side. Remove ash tray and bracket inside of dash (4 screws access from bottom. The radio should bolt to the speaker, if the speaker bracket is not already in the truck put the speaker up in the dash first, (leave the bolt out of the back of the radio that bolts to the speaker) After you have the speaker up in (most are not bolted so you may have to hold it) Slide the radio up in, be careful of the heater duct hose. Plug the radio in Put the recessed washers in from the front of the dash, add the nuts to the front, reassemble everything else. Good Luck, clean and lube those heater controls while you have them out. BTW I had a hard time finding those recessed cups, bought a set off a board member here and I also bought a junker radio that has them on it. If you can't find them, let me know I may part with the extra set. Do you have a set of orig. knobs? ------------------ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

05-11-2002, 03:20 PM	#8
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	If Fast68Chevy cant hook you up let me know. I only have one extra set. ------------------ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

05-10-2002, 10:29 AM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You wiil probably have to remove the vent ducts to install it. Not sure that I understand why you can't get the nuts on the stems though. They should be long enough.

05-10-2002, 07:30 PM	#4
goat455 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So. San Francisco, CA. Posts: 48	Thanks for your tips guys. Tom, I understand what you're saying. I need those cupped whatever you call them. Does anyone have them? I'll post my wanted ad. Thanks.

05-10-2002, 07:43 PM	#5
Rabid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,237	I've put a few radios in mine over the years. Each time I've had to at least move the heater controls out of the way. ------------------ 72 C-10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 2WD, 350 700r4, Holley 600 UNITED STATES ARMY - ALASKA "Rangers lead the way!, Medics bring them back!"

05-11-2002, 12:02 AM	#7
goat455 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So. San Francisco, CA. Posts: 48	Rod, I need those recessed cups. Can you spare a couple? How much? Thanks. [This message has been edited by goat455 (edited May 11, 2002).]



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