Exactly what I did with my 1990 77 Series. I simply installed a radio from a 1990 Toyota sedan. Obviously Bluetooth wasn’t a thing back then but neither was having a phone consume every waking moment.
US market radio?
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My top preference is an OEM radio, as you stated.
I don't listen to the radio much anyway...
Would I like to be able to Bluetooth/AUX my phone through the radio - yes. But not gonna hurt my feelings if I can't.
I'll just wait until my next opportunity to park and I'll call back any calls I couldn't answer while driving.
The radio - along with the 76...is my little way to say "F" off... too much tech.
Unfortunately, my grown kids told me that the truck has to have similar to the Alpine you mentioned, if they're gonna ride in it when I next visit.
Oh well...no ones forcing them.
I do appreciate the advice given on the options available.
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Would you recall if the install required rewiring) splicing harnesses, etc as another member mentioned could be a possibility..?
I don’t recall it being overly complicated however it’s been a while since I owned that particular Cruiser.
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
I installed a pricey retrosound for someone once and I was shocked at the poor build and sound quality. Totally agree on that.
I use the Jensen radios because unlike OEM, they have weatherband (which has alerted me twice on road trips out west) and Bluetooth which, while not essential, is awfully nice if you keep a library of good tunes on your phone like I do.
This is the only BT I allow in my rigs. Worth it to avoid aux cables.
I use the Jensen radios because unlike OEM, they have weatherband (which has alerted me twice on road trips out west) and Bluetooth which, while not essential, is awfully nice if you keep a library of good tunes on your phone like I do.
This is the only BT I allow in my rigs. Worth it to avoid aux cables.
There is a Metra brand wiring harness adapter for Toyotas that is sold online and in many parts stores like Autozone. Connect that gizmo to whichever stereo you buy and then the Metra jacks into the factory plug in your cruiser.
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That's definitely something I'll be checking out.
Thank you
Its this one
metra adapter
metra adapter
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Thank you very much
Get some solder and shrink tube too.
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Is there a previous thread about them with pictures?
It required thumbing through an old thread, but this was my radio (1990 HZJ77). 
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Nice!It required thumbing through an old thread, but this was my radio (1990 HZJ77).
Radio and gauges!
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
Eh, you can care about high quality audio or you can drive a 70 series. You can't have both. The Continental brand radio looks OEM, it was like $70, and it has blutooth. I can listen to my music and podcasts just fine.
TreadingLight
"Overlanding is Sh*t"
You can have very nice quality in a 70 series with decent components. If you want it.
This is simple pinout, it isn't rocket surgery.
Buy this $4 meta harness (or butcher your existing harness) and with the most basic detective work you can build a harness for whatever radio you buy. If it is beyond ones skills a local car stereo shop will be happy to rip you off and build it for you.
Buy this $4 meta harness (or butcher your existing harness) and with the most basic detective work you can build a harness for whatever radio you buy. If it is beyond ones skills a local car stereo shop will be happy to rip you off and build it for you.
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Great breakdown.
Thank you!
no, but I can post a couple of pictures later