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Since the wiring in these cars are nearly non existent, i would like to install a single din deck and would like to know how to wire it up. Would this connect directly to the fuse block? I am looking at something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271372696939?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D271372696939%26_rdc%3D1
My other concern is if the trim plate will cover the opening. I am open to recommendtions/suggestions on this. Thanks
Last edited by Mrrman; 04/04/14 03:16 PM.
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Check those two top spades to see if they are switched or constant power. The factory radio will have a switch power connection for you. The modern radio will need a constant power source too for memory.  I would look into a glove box mounting kit if you have not already. cutting up the dash just kills resale value.  I would look for a radio delete plate for the trim or just leave the stock radio in place. Now one will try and steel your radio if they see the old crappy AM radio.
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I have no radio in place at the moment. Does the radio in the glove box get hot? If I get the radio delete plate, that that consist of the whole bezel to.
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They also make modern radios to fit properly in the dash. One is a little pricy at $600 but looks just like the original radio. Some others are less expensive but don't look exactly original. Check out Ames Performance or other catalog places. just a thought in case you hadn't considered.
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This works well and you can still find these under dash buckets at the radio shops. Totally reversible.
-Jeff
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Thanks for the input. Still looking at options since I dont have a radio at all in place, just the cutouts are there, I was thinking about something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271372696939?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
My concern is hiding the knob openings on the dash metal work.
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