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Jun 25, 2005 | 12:31 AM

Mil1ion

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E-Bay Part Caution

Item number: 4557269733

I know we have users here who buy off e-bay.

This user is false advertising a 73-79 Truck radio.

I'm suggesting steering clear of this deal.

The Truck radios Do Not have an off-set **** shaft as this one shows it does.

This radio is for a car

Jun 25, 2005 | 12:42 AM

ford390gashog

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what do you mean by a off set **** that radio looks identical to the two i pulled from 77 trucks. i installed one in my 75 the part number on it starts with d3ta so i know its for a truck. please let me know what to look for.thanks

Jun 25, 2005 | 01:03 AM

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I think he may be right, the ***** are not centered, they are lower than center. Im gonna have to dig out my OE radio to double check but it does look wrong, Good eyes Mil1ion

Jun 25, 2005 | 09:54 AM

Mil1ion

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In the overhead pic > The shaft is offset like the cars have.

One shaft is shorter than the.

The mounting plate in a truck is straight across & need to be the same length.

Jun 25, 2005 | 11:28 AM

ford390gashog

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ok now i see it.thanks i would not have noticed that

Jun 25, 2005 | 01:49 PM

Greg 79 f150

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Good catch . Just another note also about what I have experienced on ebay. I hope the buyers take note that a LOT of ford truck part sellers on ebay are listing their parts for sale as NEW, ( which one could mistake for new OEM ) and not saying whether they are new OEM or new AFTERMARKET parts. Be sure to ask if they dont say in their ad !

Jun 25, 2005 | 02:50 PM

ford390gashog

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yes most after after market imported stuff. all of it is of really poor quailty i bought some new door handles and they made them out of really crappy die cast and it was a painted on chrome look very poor quality i ended up having mine rechromed for 25.00 each