Radio options

[Strait Cruisin]

Hey all,

Whats a good off the shelf radio replacement for the dash hole? It'd be good if it had input from Bluetooth or just a mini input plug and perhaps switchable output to an intercom system. Speakers are a nice novelty too but are really just there for looks when you're whining down the road.

WHAT DID YOU SAY!??!! I SAW YOUR LIPS MOVING!!??!

 

[bikersmurf]

Pyle makes a basic unit that fits the stock hole. Don't know what features it has.

An 81 Nissan Sentra radio bolts in using stock mounts and even has RCA input jacks on the back.

 

[GHalll]

Tuffy makes a two speaker steel pod that you can bolt to the tranny tunnel that doesn't interfere with the shifting. I layed it on its back with the cut out facing forward. The speakers are angled perfectly toward the passengers. Plus with that location there is minimal wiring to run. Looks good and won't fall apart. Acoustics may not be the best but let's be honest, we're not trying to win stereo competitions in a 40. hahaha

Dual Speaker Security Box for Jeep Wrangler YJ, CJ-7, CJ-5

 

[Strait Cruisin]

Pyle makes a basic unit that fits the stock hole. Don't know what features it has.

An 81 Nissan Sentra radio bolts in using stock mounts and even has RCA input jacks on the back.

Thanks! I'll visit the local recyclers and see if they have something of the era.

 

[folsom50]

I mounted a retro sound stereo about a month ago, it works really good but I don't know what long-term vibration and dust are going to do to it.

 

[Strait Cruisin]

Another thought, does anyone make any cool looking plugs for the hole? I know there was a blank for the no radio option but I've not seen one for years.

 

[Curt]

This is the unit bikersmurf is referring to. I installed this unit a few years ago and it still works.

 

[ginmtb]

Was mentioned above. Not cheap but has the right look with modern features:

1972-78 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Long Beach Radio

 

[Strait Cruisin]

Was mentioned above. Not cheap but has the right look with modern features:

1972-78 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Long Beach Radio

That....is awesome, I like the plain jane exterior. How does it stand up to pressure washing though?

 

[ginmtb]

If you are concerned about that think about a marine grade radio. Not sure if they will fit however.

 

[Strait Cruisin]

If you are concerned about that think about a marine grade radio. Not sure if they will fit however.

I jest! I jest!

 

[ginmtb]

This looks pretty cool jesting or not...

Compact Marine Stereo with Bluetooth Audio Streaming (MS-RA55)

Of course you'll need a marine grade amp too. Actually looks like it has its own power so strike that.

 

[Curtice]

Here is the retro style one installed in mine. I really like the look and it fit great:

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

You could put a stock cover plate there, or get an interface unit.

 

[Jetlander]

Here is the retro style one installed in mine. I really like the look and it fit great:

What about that gap? Is there really one or does it sit flush? My OCD wouldn't allow that.

 

[ginmtb]

I would trim the faceplate so it sits flush. Probably trim the entire raised lip to make it look uniform. Or you could do what I did and make a sheet metal faceplate and paint it the same color as the rest of the car. I didn't do it for the radio but did it for my three gauges.

 

[ginmtb]

 

[ginmtb]

This looks narrower than the one posted above...

 

[emac]

retrosound 2 in my rig. I went with a plain look. It barely fits, but my hole had the original tabs cut. So, I made a backing plate you can barely see in the picture.

 

[TheHardWay]

Oh, you boys and your toys

Now I want one...