I'm thinking there might be a day when I might want to hear some tunes
(Commander Cody's "We've Got a Live One Here!" comes to mind) instead of
listening and diagnosing every nuance of sound coming from my truck. Even
though the drive train and suspension is all modified and the steering
column is fairly new, I'd like to keep the sense of style of my 55 2nd GMC.
I really don't like the idea of sticking one of those flashing disco light
ultra hi-tech units in my dashboard. (Sort of like Marilyn Monroe getting
her nose pierced, huh?) Then again, I don't want to wreck my baby while
trying to get to the stereo in the glove box. Hmmm.
The current original radio doesn't work, but I might see about getting it
going so I can listen to Marty and Joe call the Reds while I evaluate the
tailgate chains by the tried and true oletruckers method.
Any suggestions? Is there a stereo company out there that has a sense of
style (digs chrome)? What's this about a converted original radio?
Karl Lutes
55 2nd GMC sort of rod
Union, KY
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>
To: Linda martin <lhmartin@wam.umd.edu>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:29 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] radio
> Linda,
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> Nice looking GMC! If your truck is already upgraded to 12 volt electrics
and negative ground, installing a stereo is not difficult. i would beware of
"professionals". Do it yourself, and the members of this list will help out
every step of the way.
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> PS I will have a Custom Autosound USA-04 cassette stereo available in a
few weeks. It has worked well in my '51 GMC for the past 5 years.originall
cost about $250, will sell for $100. I am putting a converted original radio
back in the truck. If you or anyone else on the list is interested please
E-mail me off-list.
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> Jack / Winter Park FL
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> ------Original Message------
> From: Linda martin
> To: "oletrucks@autox.team.net"
> Sent: July 21, 2000 1:54:42 PM GMT
> Subject: [oletrucks] radio
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> I bought my 1950 GMC 5-window pickup truck a little over a year ago and
> am having a great time with it.
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> I would like to put a radio in but I'm not sure if I should tackle this
> project by myself. I need advice on whether or not I should have this
> done by a professional or try doing it. I don't have a heckuva lot of
> experience doing this sort of thing, but I have the time and thought it
> might be fun.
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> Linda, rockville, md
> http://www.umd.edu/UA/staff/martin/bigblue.html
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> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> Jack Halton
> 51 GMC 1/2 ton
> Winter Park FL
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> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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