Cheap radio

[dvdswan]

I found a 1978 Olds Delta 88 in a junkyard with the premium radio of the time AC Delco AM/FM Stereo Cassette 4 channel radio. Bought it for $10. I cut the plugs that go to the radio with 6" of length on them. Installed it and plugged in my single speaker for the moment and it made a huge difference. Best part its the same size as my original AM/FM non-stereo radio. Bolted right in.

 

[73c20jim]

Compare GWH341 to the back of any radio you are considering. In some catalogs they use that number (or equivalent) as a 73-87 model some list as a 77-90, 78-91 etc. I used the female version of that plug for my 91. Is using a later model shaft radio acceptable being its not "correct"? Being that you have no wiring you are in control here.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-OEM-STOCK-Radio-WIRE-HARNESS-PLUG-1973-UP/110705534429?fits=Year:1973|Make:Chevrolet&hash=item19c69065dd:g:XRwAAOSw2GlXDYPy

Ordered it.

 

[Crispy]

Ordered it.

Hope it works out for ya. Let us know how it goes.

 

[CookieSoup]

if you wanted an OEM radio im pretty sure i still have mine

 

[Rusty Nail]

I found a 1978 Olds Delta 88 in a junkyard with the premium radio of the time AC Delco AM/FM Stereo Cassette 4 channel radio. Bought it for $10. I cut the plugs that go to the radio with 6" of length on them. Installed it and plugged in my single speaker for the moment and it made a huge difference. Best part its the same size as my original AM/FM non-stereo radio. Bolted right in.

Them old Deltas are the shizznit!

 

[trukman1]

Compare GWH341 to the back of any radio you are considering. In some catalogs they use that number (or equivalent) as a 73-87 model some list as a 77-90, 78-91 etc. I used the female version of that plug for my 91. Is using a later model shaft radio acceptable being its not "correct"? Being that you have no wiring you are in control here.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-OEM-STOCK-Radio-WIRE-HARNESS-PLUG-1973-UP/110705534429?fits=Year:1973|Make:Chevrolet&hash=item19c69065dd:g:XRwAAOSw2GlXDYPy

Crispy, thanks for the link. I, too, am looking for the same cheap radio but since my wiring harness is all butchered I went ahead and ordered the plug assembly. Since I'm determined to get a stock radio at least I can wire this up ahead of time. Thanks again! trukman1

 

[Crispy]

Crispy, thanks for the link. I, too, am looking for the same cheap radio but since my wiring harness is all butchered I went ahead and ordered the plug assembly. Since I'm determined to get a stock radio at least I can wire this up ahead of time. Thanks again! trukman1

No problem at all. Glad it helped.

 

[73c20jim]

Still need a cheap knob radio with AM/FM. @CookieSoup

For a 1973 C20.

Thanks guys,

 

[73c20jim]

Bump, 'cause I really want a OEM cheap radio - with FM.

 

[crpntr78]

I have one , it's an AM/FM cassette form a 1983 C20. Would that work for you?

 

[73c20jim]

yes shipping to 85638
@crpntr78

 

[73c20jim]

I know Jack **** about radios.

What's the difference between 8 ohm and 4 ohm speakers?

Which would I need for OEM radio?

 

[82sbshortbed]

Should be 4ohm. 8ohm is for your home stereo speakers. Car speakers are 4ohm.

 

[idahovette]

Got a GM AM/FM supposedly 78 Caprice. States on the top, stamped into the steel cover "DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT 8 to 10 OHM SPEAKERS" Also GM part # 16001650. So if you are looking for speakers you better be sure to get what matches your unit.

 

[73c20jim]

Now I'm confused.