IowaTom Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I'd like to replace a cheap old (previous owner install) JVC radio with just a plain, stock radio for my '85 F150. Doesn't have to be stereo or FM but would appreciate a working set. My email is twintraction at gmail and thanks! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I may have one or two factory units with cassette. I know i have a two knob am/fm from the 83 f100 I'm building. havent gotten up to radio/stereo designs yet. still doing frame and suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I may have one or two factory units with cassette. I know i have a two knob am/fm from the 83 f100 I'm building. havent gotten up to radio/stereo designs yet. still doing frame and suspension If memory serves they went from the two knob style to the 1.5 DIN style in '85... so without a different bezel and bracket (I have the latter on the shelf), a 2-knob won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 If memory serves they went from the two knob style to the 1.5 DIN style in '85... so without a different bezel and bracket (I have the latter on the shelf), a 2-knob won't work. This is the junky radio that came with the truck. Funny, the guy who sold it to me said "The radio works!" I should have known then I'd be repairing so many non-working things. I'd like to find something that fits the spot. My posts are 5 and 3/4" on center, but 6" apart would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 This is the junky radio that came with the truck. Funny, the guy who sold it to me said "The radio works!" I should have known then I'd be repairing so many non-working things. I'd like to find something that fits the spot. My posts are 5 and 3/4" on center, but 6" apart would work. I'm looking for a replacement because the driver side audio died. Speaker is fine by bench test, just no sounds using any speaker I have with alligator clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 I'm looking for a replacement because the driver side audio died. Speaker is fine by bench test, just no sounds using any speaker I have with alligator clips. Simple is best for me. Got this one on Ebay. Now, let's hope it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Simple is best for me. Got this one on Ebay. Now, let's hope it works. Looks good. And I do hope it works. Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gtk Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Looks good. And I do hope it works. Keep us updated. That Ford unit looks great - so much better than the aftermarket. I hope it works for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 That Ford unit looks great - so much better than the aftermarket. I hope it works for you! I agree! I have never liked the look of aftermarket radios in vehicles - especially classic trucks. The tiny buttons and flashy lights never look right to me. I have gotten many compliments on keeping the stock radio/cassette player working in Lucille. Those mechanical push buttons fit these old trucks just like a carburetor does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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