USB Ports in place of lighter socket - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

demian5 · 06-20-2019, 12:24 PM

I want to replace my lighter socket with USB port(s). Has anyone successfully purchased a USB replacement for the lighter socket that is small enough to fit in the metal dash opening without modification?

muley · 06-20-2019, 01:31 PM

You can buy a flush mount, dual port, socket insert that goes into the lighter socket on Amazon for just a few bucks.

muley · 06-20-2019, 01:36 PM

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M6QOD...detail_1?psc=1

here's one example...

**coppertone** · 06-20-2019, 03:57 PM

Got one from eBay, the brand is Retro sound. It was cheaper buying it there. I have it connected to my after market radio, I use it to play music from my iPhone and charge it at the same time.

EagleChief · 06-20-2019, 05:03 PM

That's cool!

Astro-Balls · 06-20-2019, 09:47 PM

Coppertone, Looks great, Think I will pick one up.

**Steeveedee** · 06-20-2019, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coppertone

Got one from eBay, the brand is Retro sound. It was cheaper buying it there. I have it connected to my after market radio, I use it to play music from my iPhone and charge it at the same time.

That is one gorgeous paint job on that dash!

demian5 · 06-21-2019, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muley

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M6QOD...detail_1?psc=1

here's one example...

The truck I want to put it in does not have a lighter or anything. just a open hole with a plastic plug in it.

Astro-Balls · 06-21-2019, 02:06 PM

Coppertone, do you remember the seller on ebay that had those?
TIA

saxart · 06-21-2019, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demian5

I want to replace my lighter socket with USB port(s). Has anyone successfully purchased a USB replacement for the lighter socket that is small enough to fit in the metal dash opening without modification?

Shouldn't you be getting your new engine installed instead of working on dumb stuff like a USB port in a 50yr old truck?

LOL!

Just stick one of these in there and call it good.

**coppertone** · 06-21-2019, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Coppertone, do you remember the seller on ebay that had those?
TIA

Sorry I don’t remember, just search retro sound USB port.

demian5 · 06-21-2019, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxart

Shouldn't you be getting your new engine installed instead of working on dumb stuff like a USB port in a 50yr old truck?

LOL!

Just stick one of these in there and call it good.

This is in a 60, not my 70. The 60 doesn't have a existing lighter socket.

demian5 · 06-21-2019, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coppertone

Sorry I don’t remember, just search retro sound USB port.

I found it. Would work great on my 70 with the usb and aux jack on the rear of the stereo. But this is for a 60 that has no radio yet.

Astro-Balls · 06-21-2019, 06:45 PM

found it on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/RetroSound-US...58EQM02V5K07DP

**coppertone** · 06-21-2019, 07:39 PM

There’s one that has a small triangle so that you can mount it on the bottom of dash. It’s a small black triangle. Go to the official retro sound website so you can see what I’m talking about.

06-20-2019, 12:24 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	USB Ports in place of lighter socket I want to replace my lighter socket with USB port(s). Has anyone successfully purchased a USB replacement for the lighter socket that is small enough to fit in the metal dash opening without modification? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-20-2019, 01:31 PM	#2
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket You can buy a flush mount, dual port, socket insert that goes into the lighter socket on Amazon for just a few bucks. __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

06-20-2019, 01:36 PM	#3
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M6QOD...detail_1?psc=1 here's one example... __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

06-20-2019, 03:57 PM	#4
coppertone Active Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 116	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket Got one from eBay, the brand is Retro sound. It was cheaper buying it there. I have it connected to my after market radio, I use it to play music from my iPhone and charge it at the same time. Attached Images

06-20-2019, 05:03 PM	#5
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket That's cool! __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460

06-20-2019, 09:47 PM	#6
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket Coppertone, Looks great, Think I will pick one up. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA Last edited by Astro-Balls; 06-20-2019 at 09:55 PM.

06-21-2019, 02:06 PM	#9
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket Coppertone, do you remember the seller on ebay that had those? TIA __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

06-21-2019, 06:45 PM	#14
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket found it on amazon https://www.amazon.com/RetroSound-US...58EQM02V5K07DP __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

06-21-2019, 07:39 PM	#15
coppertone Active Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 116	Re: USB Ports in place of lighter socket There’s one that has a small triangle so that you can mount it on the bottom of dash. It’s a small black triangle. Go to the official retro sound website so you can see what I’m talking about.

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