Stereo replacement options
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Stereo replacement options
Hi. I have a '82 F-100 Lariat, and am looking into replacing the radio with a cassette deck or CD player (just a little updating, I like to have my music with me in the car and FM gets boring...I hate our local radio station!).
I was wondering what all options are available to me. Would it be a fairly simple, do-it-yourself process or a professional's job? I'm not finding much help on the net with this make and model.
I really dont' care how it looks (I even thought about a small wireless stereo system, but those are pricy). I found a cassette deck and radio replacement system (www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=300&i=070XC4100&tp=5684) fairly cheap, but it said it would take some major modifications to my dash.
Any ideas?
I was wondering what all options are available to me. Would it be a fairly simple, do-it-yourself process or a professional's job? I'm not finding much help on the net with this make and model.
I really dont' care how it looks (I even thought about a small wireless stereo system, but those are pricy). I found a cassette deck and radio replacement system (www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=300&i=070XC4100&tp=5684) fairly cheap, but it said it would take some major modifications to my dash.
Any ideas?
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I would avoid going to cassette...it's an obsolete technology, and too many moving parts, which have a shorter life. If it were me I would get a CD player/radio and making sure it has a little port that accepts the mp3 players (std headphone jack). Then when your ready to go "no moving parts" you just plug in your music player. Good luck with your project.
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Thanks everybody for your input.
I was thinkin' about a cassette deck because it's a little cheaper, and I have a cassette/mp3 player adapter so I can plug in my mp3 player. I just don't want to get myself into a big project I can't handle...I have a knack for screwing things up like that.
Here is a pic of the system: http://photos.l3.facebook.com/photos...79815_5487.jpg
Btw, can anybody tell me what that silver switch is beneath the black buttons (and what are those good for anyway)? The radio and its buttons are nowhere to be found in the 1982 F100-350 owner's manual.
I was thinkin' about a cassette deck because it's a little cheaper, and I have a cassette/mp3 player adapter so I can plug in my mp3 player. I just don't want to get myself into a big project I can't handle...I have a knack for screwing things up like that.
Here is a pic of the system: http://photos.l3.facebook.com/photos...79815_5487.jpg
Btw, can anybody tell me what that silver switch is beneath the black buttons (and what are those good for anyway)? The radio and its buttons are nowhere to be found in the 1982 F100-350 owner's manual.
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if you swap your cover to an 85/86 cover the ***** for your radio do not come through it anymore, the hole for the stereo is a lot wider, you just have to dress the outer edges a little bit with a file or sandpaper to get any aftermarket deck in.
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If you wanted to keep your original radio, and not have much hook-up hassles, you could get a 6 or 10 disc cd changer that comes with a FM modulator. All you do is hook up power, and connect it into your original radio antenna connection. You then just tune the radio to the cd changer frequency and you can listen to cds. It sounds pretty good, and you can move it to different cars or trucks if you change your mind and want to install it in another vehicle.
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Just get a bezel from a 85-86 and there is no cutting to be done and if you get a cd player from Crutchfield it will come with everything you will need to hook it up.No hacking required just plug and play.
I just installed two units one in my 86 150 and one in my 93 Bronco and it was easy.
I just installed two units one in my 86 150 and one in my 93 Bronco and it was easy.
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i just put a new JVC just cut the rectangle out more on the center bezel slap, and then slap that bad boy in there and and wire her up and your good to go just make sure u unhook the batterie or else u might start a fire when u unhook ur hotwire and it hits metal didnt happen to me but it did to a friend
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Just get a bezel from a 85-86 and there is no cutting to be done and if you get a cd player from Crutchfield it will come with everything you will need to hook it up.No hacking required just plug and play.
I just installed two units one in my 86 150 and one in my 93 Bronco and it was easy.
I just installed two units one in my 86 150 and one in my 93 Bronco and it was easy.
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With any of the Crutchfield systems, I get a warning message that reads:
<TABLE cellSpacing=5 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Installation Details
</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> Modified Fit - Requires Modification</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE borderColor=blue cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center colSpan=5>
Installation Details for your <!-- mp_trans_disable_start -->1982 F Series<!-- mp_trans_disable_end -->
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Because of the way your vehicle is wired at the factory, we recommend that you purchase a connection adapter to eliminate the need for extensive rewiring when you install your new stereo.
PAC OEM-2 $29.99</TD><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>To install this product, you’ll have to modify your vehicle. </TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>You will need to fabricate a mounting kit in order to install your new receiver.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Major modification to your dash is required to install this receiver. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
...is this something to worry about?
<TABLE cellSpacing=5 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Installation Details
</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> Modified Fit - Requires Modification</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE borderColor=blue cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center colSpan=5>
Installation Details for your <!-- mp_trans_disable_start -->1982 F Series<!-- mp_trans_disable_end -->
</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Because of the way your vehicle is wired at the factory, we recommend that you purchase a connection adapter to eliminate the need for extensive rewiring when you install your new stereo.
PAC OEM-2 $29.99</TD><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>To install this product, you’ll have to modify your vehicle. </TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>You will need to fabricate a mounting kit in order to install your new receiver.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD vAlign=top>» </TD><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Major modification to your dash is required to install this receiver. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
...is this something to worry about?
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no hell ihad the original radio in my truck with new speakers behind the seat with new wiring. all i did was pulled the radio out. cut out a larger whole in the bezel and my truck was just electrical tape wired up undid the conections put the new radio in and hooked her back up most radios and speaker systems have similar color wires for +/- and left front etc. new wires like the gold and silver. gold is positive and silver is negative. it might help to get the connection adapter but thats just if your worried about wiring the radio up.