Convert radio back to stock

Skyblue70 · Nov 27, 2017

What's the best way to convert my dash back to original. It's a Maxlider $40k restored Bronco that's stock other than the the radio. Paint is good. Thanks in advance.

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broncodriver99 · Nov 27, 2017

You would either need to weld metal back in or make some sort of bolt in plate to go back stock. I don't think I would take the welding approach on a $40K Bronco. Maybe find a vintage looking radio that fits the DIN hole that you have. May be a little easier. Although with that big trim ring that is installed you may have an oversized hole under there.

Godwick · Nov 27, 2017

broncodriver99 said:
You would either need to weld metal back in or make some sort of bolt in plate to go back stock. I don't think I would take the welding approach on a $40K Bronco. Maybe find a vintage looking radio that fits the DIN hole that you have. May be a little easier. Although with that big trim ring that is installed you may have an oversized hole under there.

X2 on the hacking up a $40k bronco job. But something like this would probably work nice. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/res-rc9c5020676/overview/
Let us know if that's the route you go.

sykanr0ng · Nov 27, 2017

Before I would weld on that dash I would get a stock type replacement dash from one of the vendors and have the restorer paint it to match the current color.
That would not cause warping of the sheet metal so it would look better than a patch or bolted on cover plate.

chuckji · Nov 27, 2017

Maybe one of these?
https://www.retromanufacturing.com/...air-faceplate-and-knob-kit?variant=9357328643

Go check out a local car stereo shop, a real one not Best Buy or the like. Tell them you want to install a shaft style radio into a DIN opening. There are adapter kits available.

Skyblue70 · Nov 28, 2017

chuckji said:
Maybe one of these?
https://www.retromanufacturing.com/...air-faceplate-and-knob-kit?variant=9357328643

Go check out a local car stereo shop, a real one not Best Buy or the like. Tell them you want to install a shaft style radio into a DIN opening. There are adapter kits available.

These look pretty good, and look like they could be painted. Anyone do that?

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Skyblue70 · Nov 28, 2017

chuckji said:
Maybe one of these?
https://www.retromanufacturing.com/...air-faceplate-and-knob-kit?variant=9357328643

Go check out a local car stereo shop, a real one not Best Buy or the like. Tell them you want to install a shaft style radio into a DIN opening. There are adapter kits available.

This does look like the easiest option.

Thanks.

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Scoop · Nov 28, 2017

Skyblue70 said:
This does look like the easiest option.

Thanks.

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But that’s not the correct opening for our stock radios. I’ve patched a couple of dashes. It’s not that hard.

bteutsch · Nov 28, 2017

Here's my before and after. I cut the hole for the radio out when I was in high school. Always kept the factory radio. Decided to put it back in when doing paint and body work. Also had an AM/FM/BLUETOOTH conversion at the same time. Used www.turnswitch.com for that.

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Crush · Nov 28, 2017

I would do this. it is on the retrosound web page too but you have to search for it. all the ones they show on the above link are for two post radios. this one is specific for the bronco with the stock holes. also if you get the stereo then you have modern tunes with vintage look

Skyblue70 · Nov 28, 2017

Okay, so three options:

1) replace with Retro Sound, with repair kit $349

2) New dash $349....but need to paint (not sure of price)

3) Or repair dash and paint. (body shop to do, not sure of price)

But, I don't have a stereo, but I don't have a stereo with options 2 & 3. But, I think I may just go without. I have a bluetooth speaker and my phone.

For a stock Bronco, is a plain dash without a cutout of any kind of stereo better than a retro-stereo?

Skyblue70 · Nov 28, 2017

Crush said:
I would do this. it is on the retrosound web page too but you have to search for it. all the ones they show on the above link are for two post radios. this one is specific for the bronco with the stock holes. also if you get the stereo then you have modern tunes with vintage look

I do like the looks of this one.....

JefeAZ · Nov 28, 2017

Godwick said:
X2 on the hacking up a $40k bronco job. But something like this would probably work nice. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/res-rc9c5020676/overview/
Let us know if that's the route you go.

I wish they made a non-digital version of this that wasn't double the price

bteutsch said:
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Thats what the stock radio opening should be? Just 3 holes?

Scoop · Nov 28, 2017

JefeAZ said:
I wish they made a non-digital version of this that wasn't double the price

Thats what the stock radio opening should be? Just 3 holes?

It's 5 small holes that are easily drilled into a smooth flat surface. 5 pilot holes and a step drill is all you need!

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