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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 06:47 AM
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79-83 Radio and Ashtray

I am looking for several nice parts for my 82 pickup. Stock am/fm radio, Clean ash tray, possibly a dash pocket, I know the pockets are hard to come by, so any ideas on a good substitute.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 10:12 AM
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Just a FYI, I installed a Retro Sound Zuma radio in my truck. It fits in the stock location and looks great. Has a throw back look with modern technology - 4 channel, aux input, RCA inputs, USB input, digital display and presents. Depending on how original you want to go, I would recommend it. You'll need a faceplate adapter kit, but I have a part number for that. If you go this route, let me know and I'll dig up the part number.

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Can't help you out on the rest of the parts, but don't quit! They are out there any you'll eventually find them. I struggled finding the same exact parts too. Good luck!
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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I will check it out. Don't worry I won't give up. To be honest I love the hunt.
Thanks for your response.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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The shaft spacing is a little narrower on the 1979-1981 radios and won't clear the plastic bezel properly so stick with the 1982-1983 radio with the wider shaft spacing. The dash pockets are rare but do come up on ebay and also the cassette decks and 8 tracks that would go where the pocket would be, keep checking.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 04:25 AM
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Thanks for that advice, I am sure if I had bought a radio it would have been the wrong one. I have a factory Toyota CB in the dash pocket in my 1980. We will keep looking, Thanks for the advice.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 05:11 AM
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i believe Retro Sound is now sold through Crutchfield
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