Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

9teen69 · 09-17-2014, 07:38 PM

Does anyone have this radio? Do you like it? $389 w/Bluetooth. One of the closest looking ones to stock.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slidebar-Rad...35f826&vxp=mtr

The bottom radio is $569

Z10 · 09-17-2014, 08:38 PM

Well if it's like every other Custom Autosound radio I've ever been involved with, it won't be good.

I would certainly get some independent review info before I'd purchase one.

Steve Hafner · 09-18-2014, 09:48 AM

. . . .

That bottom one is a little different then the top one.

I haven't seen that one before.

I have one like the bottom one and it sounds pretty good considering it only has one speaker.

http://www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio...reo-radio.html

9teen69 · 09-18-2014, 12:05 PM

Steve - I definitely like the bottom one better. How's the quality and appearance compared to the original stock radio?

Looks like I need to save another $290 so I can get the bottom one with the Bluetooth adapter.

I just really want the stock appearance with Bluetooth option.

leftybass209 · 09-18-2014, 12:10 PM

Good from far but far from good.... I think that applies with the looks here. It mimics the slide bar function of the original, but it looks like cheap aftermarket in appearance when compared to. If stock is what you're after, then nothing less than stock will do! As far as the function of Custom Autosound radios are concerned; some people have problems and some people don't. My Father has one in his 55 Chevy that is flawless. That being said, there's others that should just do monthly leases on them because they trade them in so much.

**kitsbeach** · 09-18-2014, 12:38 PM

How's people's luck with the Retrosound units.? The new one has bluetooth and ipod and aux for $399.

http://www.retrosound.com/product-p/...-c59-c1-m2.htm

Steve Hafner · 09-18-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Steve - I definitely like the bottom one better. How's the quality and appearance compared to the original stock radio?

Looks like I need to save another $290 so I can get the bottom one with the Bluetooth adapter.

I just really want the stock appearance with Bluetooth option.

I'm very pleased with the quality . . . tuning the stations is a little different . . . when you push a button to " set " a station, it scans back and forth, then stops on the station you were trying to set. Just something to get used to. The unit is only a little over THREE inches deep, which helps with the installation. I bought a single speaker from them also - it sounds pretty good for a single speaker - not at all like the Bose ten speaker system in my car, though !!! LOL

Fldawg · 09-18-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by z10

well if it's like every other custom autosound radio i've ever been involved with, it won't be good.

I would certainly get some independent review info before i'd purchase one.

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72MARIO · 09-18-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fldawg

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9teen69 · 09-18-2014, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the info, I'll keep saving for the mikehagan... style radio and Bluetooth.

**70cst** · 09-18-2014, 11:09 PM

Just a thought ... would it be less money to take an AM or AM-FM radio and have it upgraded? Just a thought

ls1nova71 · 09-18-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Just a thought ... would it be less money to take an AM or AM-FM radio and have it upgraded? Just a thought

I agree. I'm seriously considering this. It's VERY impressive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdcbrcxlu9w

**kitsbeach** · 09-19-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

I agree. I'm seriously considering this. It's VERY impressive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdcbrcxlu9w

How much are they.?

leftybass209 · 09-19-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kitsbeach

How much are they.?

Search your area here http://www.tech-retro.com/Aurora_Design/Auto_Links.html

**Blue/72** · 09-19-2014, 12:35 AM

Look up Gary Tayman radio conversions. He takes stock am radios and converts them to am/fm radio with all new radio parts and guts and has iPod connection, Bluetooth, and it keeps the original am faceplate and all the original buttons and knobs and they work as original. He does am/fm radios too. I had a retro sound for 5 years and really didn't like it at all so I sent my am radio out and has it converted and I am amazed at how nice it is and how good the sound is and it's cheaper than evereybody else at only $385 or so.

9teen69 · 09-19-2014, 02:31 PM

Looked up a Texas vendor, $375 for FM conversion plus $150 for BT....$525 plus shipping. Can also add USB for $25.
Expensive to roll like a BOSS!

PGG · 03-28-2015, 04:36 PM

Got a slide bar a week ago it functioned but the slide hide part didnt work.
Got a replacement installed today we will see how it goes but at least this one works as it should right now. PG

**Tom Vogel** · 03-28-2015, 05:24 PM

The bottom radio is a completely different animal, no junk there. Custom Autosound however = junk.

PGG · 03-31-2015, 11:14 AM

It did have to get replaced once because the slide part wasnt working on the first one but I used the replacement over the weekend and it is performing really well. We will see over time if that changes I know there track record is
sketchy. PG

BrianG · 03-31-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PGG

It did have to get replaced once because the slide part wasnt working on the first one but I used the replacement over the weekend and it is performing really well. We will see over time if that changes I know there track record is
sketchy. PG

I've been looking at getting one of these myself. Did you get it with bluetooth? Would you care to share where you purchased it from?

PGG · 03-31-2015, 01:10 PM

I got it from my installer who is a high end store at Frank Kent Cadillac Custom Koncepts good people here in West Fort Worth. He suggested them and I had heard of them before. Did there kick panel and under seat stealth's too sounds pretty dang good. Installed with a good amp for about $1200.00 good service too. I didnt get blue tooth however just didnt want it. Thanks PG

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Custo...14357718739523

09-17-2014, 07:38 PM	#1
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Does anyone have this radio? Do you like it? $389 w/Bluetooth. One of the closest looking ones to stock. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slidebar-Rad...35f826&vxp=mtr The bottom radio is $569 Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives) Last edited by 9teen69; 09-18-2014 at 12:09 PM.

09-17-2014, 08:38 PM	#2
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Well if it's like every other Custom Autosound radio I've ever been involved with, it won't be good. I would certainly get some independent review info before I'd purchase one. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

09-18-2014, 09:48 AM	#3
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? . . . . That bottom one is a little different then the top one. I haven't seen that one before. I have one like the bottom one and it sounds pretty good considering it only has one speaker. http://www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio...reo-radio.html

09-18-2014, 12:05 PM	#4
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Steve - I definitely like the bottom one better. How's the quality and appearance compared to the original stock radio? Looks like I need to save another $290 so I can get the bottom one with the Bluetooth adapter. I just really want the stock appearance with Bluetooth option. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

09-18-2014, 12:10 PM	#5
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Good from far but far from good.... I think that applies with the looks here. It mimics the slide bar function of the original, but it looks like cheap aftermarket in appearance when compared to. If stock is what you're after, then nothing less than stock will do! As far as the function of Custom Autosound radios are concerned; some people have problems and some people don't. My Father has one in his 55 Chevy that is flawless. That being said, there's others that should just do monthly leases on them because they trade them in so much.

09-18-2014, 12:38 PM	#6
kitsbeach Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 591	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? How's people's luck with the Retrosound units.? The new one has bluetooth and ipod and aux for $399. http://www.retrosound.com/product-p/...-c59-c1-m2.htm Attached Images __________________ Kitsbeach (Ken) 1967 C10 LWB (now SWB) Fleetside 6cyl Saginaw three-on-the-tree "No Frills" 1980 C20 Long to short & static drop "Square One"

09-18-2014, 11:05 PM	#10
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Thanks for the info, I'll keep saving for the mikehagan... style radio and Bluetooth. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

09-18-2014, 11:09 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Just a thought ... would it be less money to take an AM or AM-FM radio and have it upgraded? Just a thought __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-19-2014, 12:35 AM	#15
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,382	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Look up Gary Tayman radio conversions. He takes stock am radios and converts them to am/fm radio with all new radio parts and guts and has iPod connection, Bluetooth, and it keeps the original am faceplate and all the original buttons and knobs and they work as original. He does am/fm radios too. I had a retro sound for 5 years and really didn't like it at all so I sent my am radio out and has it converted and I am amazed at how nice it is and how good the sound is and it's cheaper than evereybody else at only $385 or so. __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

09-19-2014, 02:31 PM	#16
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Looked up a Texas vendor, $375 for FM conversion plus $150 for BT....$525 plus shipping. Can also add USB for $25. Expensive to roll like a BOSS! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-28-2015, 04:36 PM	#17
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 279	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? Got a slide bar a week ago it functioned but the slide hide part didnt work. Got a replacement installed today we will see how it goes but at least this one works as it should right now. PG

03-28-2015, 05:24 PM	#18
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? The bottom radio is a completely different animal, no junk there. Custom Autosound however = junk.

03-31-2015, 11:14 AM	#19
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 279	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? It did have to get replaced once because the slide part wasnt working on the first one but I used the replacement over the weekend and it is performing really well. We will see over time if that changes I know there track record is sketchy. PG

03-31-2015, 01:10 PM	#21
PGG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 279	Re: Does anyone have the new Slidebar radio? I got it from my installer who is a high end store at Frank Kent Cadillac Custom Koncepts good people here in West Fort Worth. He suggested them and I had heard of them before. Did there kick panel and under seat stealth's too sounds pretty dang good. Installed with a good amp for about $1200.00 good service too. I didnt get blue tooth however just didnt want it. Thanks PG https://www.facebook.com/pages/Custo...14357718739523



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