73-87 stock radio question.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rodstored-72 · 02-01-2008, 11:31 PM

all,
i am wondering if a stock "later" model (73-87) radio would fit in a 72 stock radio opening without modification? i know there are aftermarket radios available. i am mainly just curious? i have a stock radio opening & am wanting to keep the radio area stock looking. any clues or information would be much appreciated....

thanks!!!
rodstored-72

ChevLoRay · 02-01-2008, 11:54 PM

Check the spacing on the knobs. The issue will be whether or not the body of the radio will physically fit in the space behind the opening in the dash, which will NOT be the same size as the face of the unit.

Longhorn Man · 02-02-2008, 01:41 AM

i think the face of the stereo got bigger right after these trucks came out, and stayed igger through the 70's.

rodstored-72 · 02-02-2008, 04:37 AM

i think i understand what you guys are saying... but i thought that in the 80's & 90's the aftermarket radios were all the same size? leading me to believe that a radio from those era's would "fit" in our trucks as well??
... i don't know....

rodstored-72 · 02-02-2008, 04:38 AM

ps.
i am going to a few yards this weekend & thought that i might find 1 & see if it would work.... i still just might anyways...dont know..

02-01-2008, 11:31 PM	#1
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,013	73-87 stock radio question.... all, i am wondering if a stock "later" model (73-87) radio would fit in a 72 stock radio opening without modification? i know there are aftermarket radios available. i am mainly just curious? i have a stock radio opening & am wanting to keep the radio area stock looking. any clues or information would be much appreciated.... thanks!!! rodstored-72

02-01-2008, 11:54 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 73-87 stock radio question.... Check the spacing on the knobs. The issue will be whether or not the body of the radio will physically fit in the space behind the opening in the dash, which will NOT be the same size as the face of the unit. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-01-2008 at 11:54 PM.

02-02-2008, 01:41 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 73-87 stock radio question.... i think the face of the stereo got bigger right after these trucks came out, and stayed igger through the 70's.

02-02-2008, 04:37 AM	#4
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,013	Re: 73-87 stock radio question.... i think i understand what you guys are saying... but i thought that in the 80's & 90's the aftermarket radios were all the same size? leading me to believe that a radio from those era's would "fit" in our trucks as well?? ... i don't know....

02-02-2008, 04:38 AM	#5
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,013	Re: 73-87 stock radio question.... ps. i am going to a few yards this weekend & thought that i might find 1 & see if it would work.... i still just might anyways...dont know..



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