Croatan_Kid
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Put my radio in tonight. I'll put up some pictures of what I did tomorrow.....I'm hungry and it's dark. 
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I finally got some tunes!
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Good deal! Look forward to it...
I figured a CUCV or M880 would be a good candidate for a radio swap-in. Other MVs like the deuce, you just can't hear squat, no matter how loud a sound system you have.
I figured a CUCV or M880 would be a good candidate for a radio swap-in. Other MVs like the deuce, you just can't hear squat, no matter how loud a sound system you have.
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Big tires really help since the RPM's go down. When I put mine in with the 36's I had to positively crank the stereo to hear it. I dunno which was worse on the 3 hour trip to my folks'...the radio blaring or the engine roar. With the 38's I have it 10 volume settings lower...at least. I can hear AM radio stations now too...
...now to figure out an antenna mounting...
...now to figure out an antenna mounting...
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If I were doing a radio in a cucv, i'd swap to a windshield with the antenna in it
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Eh, I never liked those in my civy K5. Not to mention if you get a rock chip or crack the windshields with the antennas are more expensive and rarer. Some auto glass places won't even try to find them.
I have a remote mount setup now just dangling from my d-side visor. Works good with FM and powerful AM signals but haven't decided where to actually mount it.
I have a remote mount setup now just dangling from my d-side visor. Works good with FM and powerful AM signals but haven't decided where to actually mount it.
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In AJMBLAZER's picture there is a plug socket to the right (and below) of the steering wheel.
My m1009 has one, an I am driving around taking guesses as to what it is. I figured it was for the radio in the rear, but did not think m1008 would have it.
Sorry for the Hijack, but I saw the picture and figured I would ask
My m1009 has one, an I am driving around taking guesses as to what it is. I figured it was for the radio in the rear, but did not think m1008 would have it.
Sorry for the Hijack, but I saw the picture and figured I would ask
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My radio antenna consists of a piece of wire tossed on the dash... 
Tom, that plug is for the STE-ICE diagnostics device.
Tom, that plug is for the STE-ICE diagnostics device.
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Sidebar note- I don't know how many know this, but the STE-ICE system was the forerunner to the OBD systems in use today, required by law on new vehicles.
Best regards,
Bob
Best regards,
Bob
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The windshield ones have always done well for me. Anything on the outside of the truck got ripped off in the woods anyway. Last one I bought wasn't but a few dollars more that the glass without. Nice side bonus is new glass, nothing nicer than new glass.
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Actually...aside from one minor scratch on mine...and a bit of overspray thanks to Alfa...the windshield in it is in wonderful shape. Don't feel like dropping an extra couple hundred for a new windshield.
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If I wake up early enough, I'll take a few pics in the morning. I would have put mine where AJM did, but I already had my CB right below that and my mic mount was on the block off plate....too many things in one spot. So I put mine in the dash, I still have to cut out the trim piece that goes in the dash, but it looks ok I think. I put two 6x9s behind the seat in boxes I got from WalMart and I have a Kenwood head unit with a USB input. As for an antenna, I went to Advance and got a stick on that you just mount on the rear glass. It works really good.
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stupid question...will any radio work with the 24 volt sytem?
AJMBLAZER
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The majority of the electrical system of the truck is standard 12 volt. You just need to tap into the available constant and switched 12v taps in the fuse block.
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AMJ,
I have one of the new SINCGARS antenna that is wire about the thickness of coat hanger wire.
Question is could this be used as the antenna for the am/fm stereo?
medlog
I have one of the new SINCGARS antenna that is wire about the thickness of coat hanger wire.
Question is could this be used as the antenna for the am/fm stereo?
medlog
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that would be a great question for opcom.
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Yeah...'cause I have no clue.
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I've been thinking of puting a stereo with LCD screen in the dash. the main reason is I would like to mount a backup camera on the back of my utility box. Using as a tow rig with the utility box on it there is no visibility and it is really hard to back a trailer.
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AJMBLAZER
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I've seen one of those radios with the big "flip out and up" screens installed in a GM of this vintage. However they installed it in the center of the dash so it wouldn't be interfering with the driver or the steering wheel. A bit custom but do-able.
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Right, I figured the best place would be the dash. In the radio hole of the gage console area it would just be in the way.
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