Got my radio back from the shop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 03-26-2008, 06:35 AM

Well, after an eight week wait, finally got the radio back from the shop for Yeller. Let me tell you, this things sounds sooo nice, I can't believe how different it sounds over the stock AM/FM unit! Long story short, the radio now has all modern internals, digital tuner with LED signal display, 45X4 watts, auxiliary input for CD, MP3, iPod, Satellite radio, casette, etc.. What I also like is it looks completely stock from the front, I don't have to cut up my dash, and I doubt any thief would look in the truck and break into it to steal my "system". If anyone is interested in upgrading your radio, here is the place that did mine.

S&M Electro-Tech Inc
8836 Xylite St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

763 780 2861

www.turnswitch.com

These fellas are just fantastic, know what they are talking about, and provide excellent customer service. I'll be going back for my next old car radio for sure.

87Lowrider · 03-26-2008, 06:40 AM

It's amazing what people can do these days with electronics!

jchav62 · 03-26-2008, 05:15 PM

That's awesome! May I ask how much that set you back?

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

That's awesome! May I ask how much that set you back?

Please share Jeff. This is exactly what I want for my 77.

bigblock73 · 03-26-2008, 05:29 PM

Not cheap, $426 and you provide your radio. But if you consider the fact that you'll spend min $2-300 minimum for a nice new DIN, you really don't have that much more into it, plus the other features such as un-cut dash, stock appearance, theft deterrant, etc.. To me, it was a no brainer.

A word of advise for those considering this. The LED signal display they installed was mounted higher than I like inside the dial...it won't be visible when driving and changing stations. See if they can mount it lower or even externally somewhere. You really don't need to see it, but it will make finding the stations a little easier.

Rooster's82 · 03-26-2008, 06:49 PM

THAT IS SWEET...Man I wish known this a month ago before i HACKED the crap out of my dash. I had the wrong tools and was impatient and now i have a dash full of twisted metal. Oh, well....next time around i will have it done right, and in my opinion this is the only way.

PS...GREAT theft deterrent! even if they did want it they would have to go in from behind the dash to get it.

boatpuller · 03-26-2008, 10:22 PM

that's cool jeff......i'm gonna do it,someday.

streetstar · 03-26-2008, 11:05 PM

In the immortal words of Jeff Spicoli from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"

Awesome! Totalee Awesome !!

Perfect for purists and resto-mod guys the world over

72BlckButy · 03-26-2008, 11:08 PM

That thing is sweet... the look of old, but the sound of new.

westie 666 · 03-26-2008, 11:17 PM

That is sweet, just what I want to do to my radio.

*JCampbell* · 04-24-2008, 10:36 PM

That is suh-weet! That's exactly what I wanted for mine, but I just gave up and figured I'd have to settle on a newer din unit.

spudz · 04-25-2008, 12:33 AM

that is basicly the s h i t ......

SBellew · 04-25-2008, 05:22 AM

Wonder if someone that is decent with a soldering iron and listened to an MP3 player mostly could take a newer radio with a aux jack and remote and mount the remote sensor behind the existing factory radio's number dial and the aux jack somewhere accessible on the dash and have it look factory with MP3 capability.

LMDGUY · 04-25-2008, 06:03 AM

in totally into the latest and great electronics but this is a way cool idea..

cstanley · 04-25-2008, 07:14 AM

i agree... i love my conversion. great choice!

SBTork · 04-25-2008, 07:23 AM

I wonder how much of a difference there is between them modifying a stock one vs. buying an aftermarket unit from ClassicParts. Do you have any close up shots of the face and where the aux./mp3 jack is? Thanks in advance.

andresco50 · 04-25-2008, 07:41 AM

Wow is the stock one but with new technology awesome

ed3196499 · 04-25-2008, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the info I will be contacting them about the radio in my Chevelle

03-26-2008, 06:35 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Got my radio back from the shop Well, after an eight week wait, finally got the radio back from the shop for Yeller. Let me tell you, this things sounds sooo nice, I can't believe how different it sounds over the stock AM/FM unit! Long story short, the radio now has all modern internals, digital tuner with LED signal display, 45X4 watts, auxiliary input for CD, MP3, iPod, Satellite radio, casette, etc.. What I also like is it looks completely stock from the front, I don't have to cut up my dash, and I doubt any thief would look in the truck and break into it to steal my "system". If anyone is interested in upgrading your radio, here is the place that did mine. S&M Electro-Tech Inc 8836 Xylite St NE Blaine, MN 55449 763 780 2861 www.turnswitch.com These fellas are just fantastic, know what they are talking about, and provide excellent customer service. I'll be going back for my next old car radio for sure. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-26-2008, 06:40 AM	#2
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Got my radio back from the shop It's amazing what people can do these days with electronics! __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

03-26-2008, 05:15 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Got my radio back from the shop That's awesome! May I ask how much that set you back? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Got my radio back from the shop Not cheap, $426 and you provide your radio. But if you consider the fact that you'll spend min $2-300 minimum for a nice new DIN, you really don't have that much more into it, plus the other features such as un-cut dash, stock appearance, theft deterrant, etc.. To me, it was a no brainer. A word of advise for those considering this. The LED signal display they installed was mounted higher than I like inside the dial...it won't be visible when driving and changing stations. See if they can mount it lower or even externally somewhere. You really don't need to see it, but it will make finding the stations a little easier. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 03-26-2008 at 05:30 PM.

03-26-2008, 06:49 PM	#6
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Got my radio back from the shop THAT IS SWEET...Man I wish known this a month ago before i HACKED the crap out of my dash. I had the wrong tools and was impatient and now i have a dash full of twisted metal. Oh, well....next time around i will have it done right, and in my opinion this is the only way. PS...GREAT theft deterrent! even if they did want it they would have to go in from behind the dash to get it. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

03-26-2008, 10:22 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Got my radio back from the shop that's cool jeff......i'm gonna do it,someday. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-26-2008, 11:05 PM	#8
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Got my radio back from the shop In the immortal words of Jeff Spicoli from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" Awesome! Totalee Awesome !! Perfect for purists and resto-mod guys the world over __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

03-26-2008, 11:08 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got my radio back from the shop That thing is sweet... the look of old, but the sound of new. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-26-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
westie 666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AUCKLAND NZ Posts: 264	Re: Got my radio back from the shop That is sweet, just what I want to do to my radio. __________________ 77 Cheyenne no longer in bits

04-24-2008, 10:36 PM	#11
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Got my radio back from the shop That is suh-weet! That's exactly what I wanted for mine, but I just gave up and figured I'd have to settle on a newer din unit.

04-25-2008, 12:33 AM	#12
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Got my radio back from the shop that is basicly the s h i t ...... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks.. Last edited by spudz; 04-25-2008 at 12:34 AM.

04-25-2008, 05:22 AM	#13
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	Re: Got my radio back from the shop Wonder if someone that is decent with a soldering iron and listened to an MP3 player mostly could take a newer radio with a aux jack and remote and mount the remote sensor behind the existing factory radio's number dial and the aux jack somewhere accessible on the dash and have it look factory with MP3 capability. __________________ ~Scot '77 C10 My build thread (Its a slow one)

04-25-2008, 06:03 AM	#14
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Got my radio back from the shop in totally into the latest and great electronics but this is a way cool idea.. __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

04-25-2008, 07:14 AM	#15
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Got my radio back from the shop i agree... i love my conversion. great choice! __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

04-25-2008, 07:23 AM	#16
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Got my radio back from the shop I wonder how much of a difference there is between them modifying a stock one vs. buying an aftermarket unit from ClassicParts. Do you have any close up shots of the face and where the aux./mp3 jack is? Thanks in advance. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....



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04-25-2008, 07:41 AM	#17
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Got my radio back from the shop Wow is the stock one but with new technology awesome __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

04-25-2008, 03:37 PM	#18
ed3196499 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Orleans La Posts: 125	Re: Got my radio back from the shop Thanks for the info I will be contacting them about the radio in my Chevelle __________________ Ed U.S. Coast Guard BMC (retired)

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