CJ Jeep Radio Size?
12-09-2006, 06:34 PM
#44
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Re: CJ Jeep Radio Size?
Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not totally
sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my dash without
having to open the console all the time.
I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
others might check out.
JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I think
would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep that'll
take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
Cheers.
I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
better.
Drink
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
> off the shelf.
>
> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>
>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>> stir
>> the pot.)
>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head? Just
>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>> but
>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>> Drink
Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not totally
sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my dash without
having to open the console all the time.
I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
others might check out.
JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I think
would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep that'll
take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
Cheers.
I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
better.
Drink
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
> off the shelf.
>
> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>
>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>> stir
>> the pot.)
>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head? Just
>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>> but
>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>> Drink
12-09-2006, 06:34 PM
#45
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Posts: n/a
Re: CJ Jeep Radio Size?
Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not totally
sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my dash without
having to open the console all the time.
I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
others might check out.
JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I think
would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep that'll
take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
Cheers.
I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
better.
Drink
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
> off the shelf.
>
> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>
>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>> stir
>> the pot.)
>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head? Just
>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>> but
>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>> Drink
Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not totally
sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my dash without
having to open the console all the time.
I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
others might check out.
JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I think
would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep that'll
take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
Cheers.
I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
better.
Drink
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
> off the shelf.
>
> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>
>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>> stir
>> the pot.)
>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head? Just
>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>> but
>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>> Drink
12-09-2006, 06:34 PM
#46
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Posts: n/a
Re: CJ Jeep Radio Size?
Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not totally
sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my dash without
having to open the console all the time.
I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
others might check out.
JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I think
would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep that'll
take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
Cheers.
I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
better.
Drink
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
> off the shelf.
>
> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>
>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>> stir
>> the pot.)
>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head? Just
>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>> but
>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>> Drink
Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not totally
sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my dash without
having to open the console all the time.
I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
others might check out.
JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I think
would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep that'll
take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
Cheers.
I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
better.
Drink
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
> off the shelf.
>
> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>
>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>> stir
>> the pot.)
>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head? Just
>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>> but
>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>> Drink
12-10-2006, 08:41 PM
#47
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Posts: n/a
Re: CJ Jeep Radio Size?
A couple places to check:
http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/products.asp?sub=10
http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/
http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Inte...ios/Radios.htm
I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely
something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.
Chris
"James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:8KHeh.2239$GB1.209@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
> Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
> It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
> Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
> I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not
> totally sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my
> dash without having to open the console all the time.
> I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
> is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
> others might check out.
> JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
> fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I
> think would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep
> that'll take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
> Cheers.
> I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
> better.
> Drink
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
>> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
>> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
>> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
>> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
>> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
>> off the shelf.
>>
>> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
>> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>>> stir
>>> the pot.)
>>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head?
>>> Just
>>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>>> but
>>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>>> Drink
>
>
http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/products.asp?sub=10
http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/
http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Inte...ios/Radios.htm
I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely
something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.
Chris
"James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:8KHeh.2239$GB1.209@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
> Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
> It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
> Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
> I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not
> totally sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my
> dash without having to open the console all the time.
> I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
> is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
> others might check out.
> JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
> fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I
> think would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep
> that'll take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
> Cheers.
> I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
> better.
> Drink
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
>> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
>> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
>> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
>> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
>> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
>> off the shelf.
>>
>> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
>> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>>> stir
>>> the pot.)
>>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head?
>>> Just
>>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>>> but
>>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>>> Drink
>
>
12-10-2006, 08:41 PM
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: CJ Jeep Radio Size?
A couple places to check:
http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/products.asp?sub=10
http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/
http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Inte...ios/Radios.htm
I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely
something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.
Chris
"James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:8KHeh.2239$GB1.209@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
> Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
> It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
> Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
> I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not
> totally sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my
> dash without having to open the console all the time.
> I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
> is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
> others might check out.
> JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
> fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I
> think would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep
> that'll take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
> Cheers.
> I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
> better.
> Drink
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
>> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
>> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
>> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
>> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
>> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
>> off the shelf.
>>
>> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
>> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>>> stir
>>> the pot.)
>>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head?
>>> Just
>>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>>> but
>>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>>> Drink
>
>
http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/products.asp?sub=10
http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/
http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Inte...ios/Radios.htm
I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely
something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.
Chris
"James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:8KHeh.2239$GB1.209@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
> Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
> It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
> Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
> I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not
> totally sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my
> dash without having to open the console all the time.
> I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
> is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
> others might check out.
> JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
> fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I
> think would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep
> that'll take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
> Cheers.
> I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
> better.
> Drink
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
>> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
>> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
>> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
>> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
>> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
>> off the shelf.
>>
>> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
>> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>>> stir
>>> the pot.)
>>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head?
>>> Just
>>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>>> but
>>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>>> Drink
>
>
12-10-2006, 08:41 PM
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Re: CJ Jeep Radio Size?
A couple places to check:
http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/products.asp?sub=10
http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/
http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Inte...ios/Radios.htm
I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely
something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.
Chris
"James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:8KHeh.2239$GB1.209@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
> Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
> It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
> Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
> I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not
> totally sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my
> dash without having to open the console all the time.
> I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
> is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
> others might check out.
> JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
> fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I
> think would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep
> that'll take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
> Cheers.
> I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
> better.
> Drink
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
>> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
>> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
>> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
>> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
>> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
>> off the shelf.
>>
>> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
>> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>>> stir
>>> the pot.)
>>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head?
>>> Just
>>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>>> but
>>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>>> Drink
>
>
http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/products.asp?sub=10
http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/
http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Inte...ios/Radios.htm
I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely
something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.
Chris
"James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:8KHeh.2239$GB1.209@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Took a look around. The radio I had from an old Comet didn't fit.
> Bummer! Thought for sure it'd work when I got it for free at a yard sale.
> It'd look pretty cool too, with that solid feel and a retro look. Tried
> Crutchfield too but they don't sell archaic stuff anymore:)
> I have one of the Tuffy consoles that'd accept a stereo but 1) not
> totally sure how to install it right and 2) want to fill the hole in my
> dash without having to open the console all the time.
> I could, of course, pay a pro to "do it right and make it nice" but this
> is, after all, a Jeep. So, I finally found an old fashioned vendor that
> others might check out.
> JCWhitney. That's right. The old school, cheap vendor that we hate to
> fall back on when all else fails. They actually have several radios I
> think would fit. And, they're all in the $30 range; just right for a Jeep
> that'll take it's toll on electronics. Haha!
> Cheers.
> I'm not done looking around but I'll let ya'll know if I find anything
> better.
> Drink
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:457439B6.FD155661@sympatico.ca...
>> My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this
>> removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push
>> in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the
>> radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo
>> shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up
>> off the shelf.
>>
>> I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind
>> that come with various templates to fit various holes.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> James Drinkwater wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's one for ya'. I got a '76 CJ-7 and want to put a radio in it.
>>> (Okay, Bill I know "Real Jeep's don't have radios! Haha! Just gotta
>>> stir
>>> the pot.)
>>> But does anybody still make 'em? What's the style of radio head?
>>> Just
>>> don't know what to search for on the net. I've got a radio from a Comet
>>> but
>>> it's still too big and the only other box I got's a Roadmaster, which is
>>> fine in terms of quality. Other than that, what'd you do for a stereo?
>>> Drink
>
>
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