Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel?
10-18-2003, 01:15 PM
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Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel?
I need opinions on who makes the best radio for a '71. Am fm cassette without having to cut the bezel. Who's got them and how do you like it?
Mike
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10-18-2003, 01:29 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (tracdogg2)
I think Custom Auto Sound is the only aftermarket producer of radios to fit our cars.
Have heard they are junk and overpriced.
I would buy a new bezel from The Last Detail for 80 bux, cut it and get a good stereo. The price savings of going to a din style will more than pay for the new bezel.
Just my opinion.
Terry
Have heard they are junk and overpriced.
I would buy a new bezel from The Last Detail for 80 bux, cut it and get a good stereo. The price savings of going to a din style will more than pay for the new bezel.
Just my opinion.
Terry
10-18-2003, 01:40 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (tracdogg2)
They all suck comparitively..........Buy a used or reproduction bezel and cut it and drop in a nice aftermarket unit like an Alpine..........that is what I have with mp3 and CD capabilities as well as 200 watts :yesnod: .plus you can keep your original ............original
10-18-2003, 01:48 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (Alwyn678)
The stock radio is better than the custom auto sound /kenwoods that are made to fit. The kenwood is an $89 radio that is modded to fit AND they charge you $250 or more. What a joke. When you're the only game it town you can get away with it.
10-18-2003, 04:18 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (bluevetteman)
I am putting my headunit in my rear jack stowage compartment. So it stays stock looking but I can still bust out with some good music. I am not going to get one with a removalable faceplate and all the fancy shmancy crud, cause nobody is going to know its there.
10-18-2003, 04:22 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (tracdogg2)
You can have my aftermarket radio.......once I get it out......somehow Bubbas managed to epoxy it to the bell housing (or something equally as stupid and difficult)......
BTW, I agree with the above posts....if your into sounds, your best bet is to buy something decent and modify another bezel......all the trouble Bubba went through to "install" my radio and you can't even hear it above the V8 at idle :banghead:
BTW, I agree with the above posts....if your into sounds, your best bet is to buy something decent and modify another bezel......all the trouble Bubba went through to "install" my radio and you can't even hear it above the V8 at idle :banghead:
10-18-2003, 04:56 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (tracdogg2)
The Pioneer Super Tuner KEH-2929 fits the bezel for 68-76 Vettes. I have a 71 and the stock ***** slipped right on. I bought the cassette, radio from Corvette Central for $309.00. Date purchased was 11/15/99. The receipt says Series 400 Pioneer radio.
10-19-2003, 12:12 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (Tom Johnson)
The Pioneer Super Tuner KEH-2929 fits the bezel for 68-76 Vettes. I have a 71 and the stock ***** slipped right on. I bought the cassette, radio from Corvette Central for $309.00. Date purchased was 11/15/99. The receipt says Series 400 Pioneer radio.
10-19-2003, 03:17 PM
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Re: Best radio for a '71 without cutting bezel? (Alwyn678)
I have a cheaper Pioneer model with preamp outs that i run to an EQ then a small amp (both in the rear compartment).
I just wanted to be able to hear it with the top down and maintain a more original look. Just my preference. Also put a cd changer in the compartment. I'm happy with it.
I just wanted to be able to hear it with the top down and maintain a more original look. Just my preference. Also put a cd changer in the compartment. I'm happy with it.
