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IowaTom

Stock radio

I'd like to replace a cheap old (previous owner install) JVC radio with just a plain, stock radio for my '85 F150. Doesn't have to be stereo or FM but would appreciate a working set.

My email is twintraction at gmail and thanks! Tom

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

mat in tn

Re: Stock radio

I may have one or two factory units with cassette. I know i have a two knob am/fm from the 83 f100 I'm building. havent gotten up to radio/stereo designs yet. still doing frame and suspension

ratdude747

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If memory serves they went from the two knob style to the 1.5 DIN style in '85... so without a different bezel and bracket (I have the latter on the shelf), a 2-knob won't work.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

IowaTom

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This is the junky radio that came with the truck. Funny, the guy who sold it to me said "The radio works!" I should have known then I'd be repairing so many non-working things.

I'd like to find something that fits the spot. My posts are 5 and 3/4" on center, but 6" apart would work.

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

IowaTom

Re: Stock radio

I'm looking for a replacement because the driver side audio died. Speaker is fine by bench test, just no sounds using any speaker I have with alligator clips.

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

IowaTom

Re: Stock radio

Simple is best for me. Got this one on Ebay.

Now, let's hope it works.

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

Gary Lewis

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Looks good. And I do hope it works. Keep us updated.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

66gtk

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That Ford unit looks great - so much better than the aftermarket. I hope it works for you!

'83 F150 XL Shortbox California
302 (EEC-III), AOD, 3.55 - stock original drivetrain

LARIAT 85

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66gtk wrote

That Ford unit looks great - so much better than the aftermarket. I hope it works for you!

I agree! I have never liked the look of aftermarket radios in vehicles - especially classic trucks. The tiny buttons and flashy lights never look right to me. I have gotten many compliments on keeping the stock radio/cassette player working in Lucille.

Those mechanical push buttons fit these old trucks just like a carburetor does.

Lucille: 1985 Ford F150 XLT Lariat

*Colors: Dark Canyon Red exterior, Canyon Red interior
*Engine: 5.0, CompCams 31-230-3, "Thumper" E7 heads, Edelbrock Performer intake, Autolite 4100 carburetor, DuraSpark II ignition, Thorley Tri-Y headers, Flowmaster dual exhaust, H-pipe.
*Drivetrain: AOD transmission, 3.55 gears, 2wd.