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need opinions on radio models

Posted: 3/24/04 7:59amMessage 1 of 22
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LE ROY, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L-82 stingray white with red interior,T-Tops, Automatic
I need to put in a new radio and the one that's in there now is not original . So I really just want a good sound system in the Babe and don't care if original or not. Give me some suggestions please! I need to know what will fit in my 76 and have good sound and I want a cd player with it |biggrin| |wavey|
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need opinions on radio models

Posted: 3/24/04 8:35amMessage 2 of 22
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Hobe Sound, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1962 - 1963 - 1965 - 1980 1986 Roadster 1979 - L-82 - 1989 Roadster 1990 ZR-1.
Go down to Best Buy or Circuit City. They will fix you right up. Get a circuit that will handle your power antenna. |cool| |saluteflag|
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Posted: 3/24/04 10:15amMessage 3 of 22
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Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods
Check out www.customautosound.com They make up-to-date radios, that look like original ones. That way you get a good fit and look, but have a good sound system.
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Posted: 3/24/04 4:38pmMessage 4 of 22
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Welch, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Black 454 Stingray coupe, turbo 400 tranny, barry grant 750 carb, hooker super competition headers, moves along!
i'd suggest alpine stereos, excellent cd players. Shop around online and you will find a great deal. You can order a dash bezel from corvette specialties that is precut to fit a cd player.
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Posted: 3/24/04 4:45pmMessage 5 of 22
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Welch, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Black 454 Stingray coupe, turbo 400 tranny, barry grant 750 carb, hooker super competition headers, moves along!
sorry for the monster pic, i'm tryin to figure out how to put it on and it came out way too big
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Posted: 3/24/04 7:11pmMessage 6 of 22
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I second the suggestion for an Alpine. Top quality, great sound and no more expensive than most others, depending on options. I bought mine through a local custom audio shop. I supplied a new dash bezel and they did a beautiful job of cutting the opening and installing the stereo.

There are definitely other good brands out there, but for the money, Alpine is hard to beat.
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Posted: 3/25/04 5:26amMessage 7 of 22
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 gmurray said: Check out www.customautosound.com They make up-to-date radios, that look like original ones. That way you get a good fit and look, but have a good sound system.
Glenn
 
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Posted: 3/25/04 6:21amMessage 8 of 22
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You could always modify an original radio with an input for a CD that can be remote mounted. Avoid the custom autosound radios, they are crap from what people have told me. Check ou what this guy can do to the originals. Do you want people to hear you coming from a few blocks away? No problem.... |laugh|

http://www.wtv-zone.com/TonyMac/Delcowr.html#rs
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Posted: 3/28/04 7:31pmMessage 9 of 22
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If you go with the Alpine or other modern radio you may want to check this out:
http://www.vettespecialties.com/information/default.asp?NavPageID=18300#i_51392

This kit (or complete bezel) will make the install look very clean and original looking.

Alex
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P.S. I have to go with the Alpine. Awesome sound! |saluteflag| |thumb|
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Posted: 4/11/04 9:16amMessage 10 of 22
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LE ROY, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L-82 stingray white with red interior,T-Tops, Automatic
thanks everyone! I've been checking out alpines and I think that's the one I'm going with |thumb| and you're right I wannna be heard comin from a mile away |cheers| |laugh| |thumb| |wavey| |wavey|
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