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Does anyone know if the radio face plate hole and the prong holes are the same dimensions for a 1978 f150 as an 1980-84 f150? My dash looks like one of these. I'd love to have a cassette radio, but I know those weren't offered in Ford trucks until the 80s. Wondering I could use an 80s model...but it's hard to find dimensions online.
I am pretty sure that an 80's standard 2 post radio/cassette player will fit. FYI the posts are a little adjustable in and out. Here is what the bracket behind the dash bezel looks like, along with the back of the radio support bracket and cast/pot metal face plate for a standard OEM am/fm radio. Is your face plate molded into the dash bezel or it is removable like this? They make a cast/pot metal removable face plate and a later model removable plastic one. AND the molded version.
This is the face plate molded version. And you can see the cut marks to make a different radio/cassette player (?) fit.
You can always cut out of the dash bezel what you need and make you own face plate.
I have a OEM cassette player that the PO had in my 77 dash. You can PM me if you want more information on it. I am installing a factory AM/FM stereo unit instead.
I am pretty sure that an 80's standard 2 post radio/cassette player will fit. FYI the posts are a little adjustable in and out. Here is what the bracket behind the dash bezel looks like, along with the back of the radio support bracket and cast/pot metal face plate for a standard OEM am/fm radio. Is your face plate molded into the dash bezel or it is removable like this? They make a cast/pot metal removable face plate and a later model removable plastic one. AND the molded version.
Yea I have this same bracket behind the dash:
But then my face plate is molded into the dash bezel, so it doesn't come off. Mine hasn't been cut into so that's why I really want to make sure the 80s cassette player is a direct fit. Want to avoid cutting if at all possible.
Yes all 73-79 have that bracket. And all 73-79 dash bezels are the same except for the molded radio face plate part. Sounds like Jflem can get you some measurements off his cassette player for you. If you do not want to cut your original dash bezel, get a repop dash bezel that does NOT have the molded radio face plate. I was looking for a link to one for you, but it looks like ALL the repop dash bezels have the molded radio face plate. Unless you get a used OEM one, that does NOT have the molded radio face plate. But then you have to make the outer face plate, like in my pic.
I found a pic of the 1980 radio/cassette player, and it looks like it is a beast. Have you confirmed the rubber drive belt it good? They tend to get brittle over the years.
Jflem, if you have it handy and could measure the black faceplate and prong distance that would be awesome. I saw a post from NumberDummy (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18619986) saying cassette players and 8 track players weren't offered until 1980, so guessing yours must've been swapped in later, so that why I just want to make sure of the size. Thanks!
And FYI (old info but good info) in case your radio needs some overhaul (not sure if Gene repairs the cassette players). Remember I mentioned that rubber drive belt.....I did not get him to work on MY radio. Just a copy and paste from FTE.
" For OEM radio help, the guy to use is in Scottsbluff Nebraska. His name is Gene Cochran, and he works out of his house. He does some tremendous work. While he had the radio apart, he updated some of the internals and cleaned the heck out of everything. My total bill was $25! His number is 308 632-2520 (I checked with him at the time I collected my stereo, and he was OK with giving his number out) He also lined me out on the manner in which the old radios were wired (mine at least). The speakers are in series meaning positive from radio to positive on speaker #1, negative from that speaker goes to positive on speaker #2. Negative from Speaker #2 goes to Negative on stereo. Now the stock stereo rocks as loud as the little 5 1/2 speakers can handle!!!
While it's there you might see if he'll wire in an aux input jack. I had it done with mine, and it allows me to run my I-pod through it. Basically, when the I-pod is connected it becomes the antenna source. Cost in parts was under $5. I set mine on a 12" extension so I could just drill a small hole in the dash by the ashtray, which I'm turning into a covert charging / storage station for my phone and I-pod. won't cost much more. "
Weird. Took my bezel off, and the radio face opening is actually too small then. Mine is about 4 1/8" wide. Prongs would fit though. Strange, but good to know. Thanks!
Is that dash bezel in the pic a repop by chance? If you really really want that cassette player, get a repop bezel and trim away and then make a cover plate.
Pretty sure it's a reproduction based on its condition and comparing it to the condition of the rest of the interior. Probably will just go a different route instead of cutting. Cassette player is more of a "nice to have" rather than a "need to have". Thanks for all your help!
I have a OEM cassette player that the PO had in my 77 dash. You can PM me if you want more information on it. I am installing a factory AM/FM stereo unit instead.
Ford did not offer a radio for a 1973/79 F100/350, 1978/79 Bronco that included an 8 track or a cassette.
8 track wasn't available until 1981, cassette wasn't available until 1982.
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cassette player that the PO had in my 77 dash. You can PM me if you want more information on it. I am installing a factory AM/FM stereo unit instead.
