Factory am/fm

by 77camino Sat May 04, 2024 11:15 pm

While getting my factory radios out to post pictures in joe73’s post, It got me thinking that I should get this am/fm cleaned up and install it in my El Camino. This vehicle has had a aftermarket stereo since I bought it 20+ years ago. I want to check out the am/fm before I install it. Back in the 80’s I worked in the automotive department at Walmart and we hooked up many cheap stereos to a deep cycle battery for a working display. Is there any reason not to just hook up this factory radio to a power source and a couple of speakers. I got the radio from a box full of extra parts in the back seat of a very nice junk Malibu(should have not been junked). I also have not looked under the dash yet to see if they cut the factory plug, but I’m sure they probably did. Does anyone know if a replacement radio plug is available?

by Joe73 Sun May 05, 2024 6:22 am

I dont see any reason to not hook up the radio to a 12v source and some speakers. Ive done that in my old garage. Ive seen auto shops with the same setups. But for a permanent shop install, Id recommend boxes for the speakers for better sound.

As for the plugs, Ive seen factory gm radio plugs being sold on ebay quite a few times. I did a quick search and came up with these. Pricey, but Id keep looking around. https://www.ebay.com/itm/353833817738

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