Adding AM/FM tractor radio

[Builder]

Not asking for a handout or a freebie, but I'd like to throw a radio in my Challenger. I thought someone here might have one gathering dust in a garage somewhere they'd like to sell for a reasonable cost.

My rig already has speakers and a mounting hole in the overhead cab console. Just need an AM/FM. I know most have a CD and that is fine, too.

 

[mcd176]

Builder, Check out Ebay or Wal-Mart, I bought a DUAL Brand AM/FM/CD for $50 at wally world.

-Mike

 

[savageactor7]

I use a pair of 'Peltar22 worktunes'...I get ear protection and AM FM radio. Think I paid 88 but have since seen them on line for 50. I'd highly recommend them...and you're not playing the radio loud to hear it...that's the greatest thing imo.

 

[cowboy357]

Not asking for a handout or a freebie, but I'd like to throw a radio in my Challenger. I thought someone here might have one gathering dust in a garage somewhere they'd like to sell for a reasonable cost.

My rig already has speakers and a mounting hole in the overhead cab console. Just need an AM/FM. I know most have a CD and that is fine, too.

Where are You located ? I,ve got at least 2 or 3 I have no need for out of cars & old trucks . They aint new fancy ones with cds or nothing & I would imagine they work fine . Let Me know if Your interested & I,ll dig them out & take a few pics . That is if frees OK . . Bob

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

Bob, what part of the boonies are you in?
I have an 85 GMC 1/2 T I just got running and am looking for a radio for it.

 

[Builder]

I'm over in PA.

 

[cowboy357]

Bob, what part of the boonies are you in?
I have an 85 GMC 1/2 T I just got running and am looking for a radio for it.

Hi Eric , I,m north of Wichita a little bit . I,ll see what all I got & post some pics later . Bob

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

I was in Hesston & Hutch for a day back at the first of the month - and will be passing through this weekend as well.

 

[cowboy357]

I was in Hesston & Hutch for a day back at the first of the month - and will be passing through this weekend as well.

I sent You a Pm Erik .

Builder , I got tied up this morning I,ll go look now . Thanks . Bob

 

[cowboy357]

Heres a few pics . All these worked when I took them out , When I parted out several vehicles for for various parts for My old project trucks .

Builder , the first pic is a sony & a kenwood with the wire looms included , I,m sur You coulf figure out how to hook them up . since You asked You have first shot .

The second pic is the other 3 , The only one that doesnt have wiring for it is the black square one which is out of a PT cruiser if I remember . So the plugs shouldn,t be to much problem finding them . The other 2 have wires . I doubt the casette Players work , But the am & fm should be fine as they,ve been stored in a heated shop .

If Its something you can use, Pm me . Thanks Bob

 

[bx24]

Builder

I would go with the Chrysler style in Cowboy's 2nd pic (the radio in the middle). They mount with two screws on the corners and work pretty well. I bet a trip to the local bone yard would have you set up for about $20 and you would be able to cut out a good chunk of the wiring harness to take with you. I just pitched two of them (sorry) but I would definitely go that route vs the older traditional units that mount via the tuning and volume posts.

You can find the typical wiring guides for the radios here:

http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/DCP-Wiring.pdf

 

[Builder]

Thanks, but I think it's too big. I'll have to measure the opening, but it looks like today's typical small slender opening for a radio.

I have a line on an AM/FM/CD from a guy I do a little work for here & there.

If it falls through, I may get back to Cowboy357 for one of the smaller units.