Found this on Classic Olds.

[Matt69olds]

I DESPISE the pioneer stereo I put in my Olds. I hate the tiny buttons, I hate having to scroll thru the menu to access any functions, I’m seriously considering tearing it out and throwing it away. Only problem is pretty much any modern stereo will be the same problems.

 

[idahovette]

Sparkomatic..anyone????!!!

 

[bucket]

Sparkomatic..anyone????!!!

That's the good stuff!

Can't leave out Realistic either!

 

[WFO]

Sparkomatic..anyone????!!!

With Bass 48 speakers.

 

[idahovette]

I'm old and when I drive my Chevelle, music isn't really what I want to listen to. I really like the sound of the BBC running thru the gears, sittin' my ass BACK in the seat!! The old Sparkomatic works just fine for when I do want my tunes, but that isn't very often, besides I can't hear **** anyway, except for the R's of the engine!!!!

 

[mtbadbob]

I DESPISE the pioneer stereo I put in my Olds. I hate the tiny buttons, I hate having to scroll thru the menu to access any functions, I’m seriously considering tearing it out and throwing it away. Only problem is pretty much any modern stereo will be the same problems.

Yeah, the older stuff was much better/nicer & user friendly.

 

[cowboybob]

I posted it because I know some people despise cutting the dash for the new DIN style radios, and since I haven’t bought a cassette since the Bush administration (the FIRST Bush administration!) your options are limited if you want a CD player in your square. To be honest, CDs are obsolete.

I posted a kenwood KRC-3006 2 shaft radio and cd changer here a couple years ago. I had that stereo in my Olds probably 25years ago, then I had it in my 81 GMC for awhile. I removed it when I installed a modern DIN radio. It had been sitting in my dads shed for probably 10 years. I was really surprised how much interest it generated, and how quickly it sold.

I just looked on classic Olds, it hasn’t sold yet. If someone is looking for some better tunes in their truck, this is a decent period correct option. Nothing says “ im embracing geezerhood” like CCR on a pioneer cassette deck, on the way to dinner at 4:30!!


As picky as some of you squarebody guys are about factory equipment, you got NOTHING on the Olds guys!!! There was a thread a few months ago about the part numbers for the proper bolts for the NOS catalytic converter a guy was installing on a 84 Delta 88 4 door. Give me a break!!!!

Thanks for the lead on that Alpine set-up. It’s on it’s way to me now!

 

[Matt69olds]

Glad to help.

 

[TPISly-C10]

I've bought several Pioneer head units in the last 20-odd years and they all still work and sound good too?

same here my my firts deck in 1976 and this was a blast!

 

[TPISly-C10]

i choose Retrosound to keep a old fashion kit with modern feature

 

[Flatwater]

I am going to completely avoid the Pioneer vs. Alpine debate and get back to the original topic of the vintage radio. In my limited experience showing classic vehicles I have been surprised by the reactions folks have to the radio/stereo in the dash. Having something "period correct" whether it is the OE radio or a vintage aftermarket is something that people notice and always comment on. It may not seem too important compared to all the other things we do in a restoration but it definitely completes the build. So, thank you to @Matt69olds for posting this.

This original factory radio with the 8 track player gets more comments and more smiles than I ever imagined it would. Every time I show the Trans Am we place an 8 track in the slot and have a box full of 8 tracks in the back seat.

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My ‘65 Galaxie had an 8-track on player. Mom and Dad let my dig thru their stash for some tunes.