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that's cool....never seen one of those. i think finding one would be harder than getting it to work
 

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that's cool....never seen one of those. i think finding one would be harder than getting it to work
Supposed to be popular on the big cars too.
 

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Do you smoke or otherwise use the ash tray? I've found that a Midland 1001z will fit right into the slot for the ash tray in a gen 1 dash. It only takes a slight modification of the tray slides to bolt it in.

I might even still have my modded slider around somewhere.
 

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I have an old Cobra AM/FM CB in dash with the 2 knobs from 1976. Bought it at an auction for 1 dollar brand new still in the original box never opened. I have it in my ranger and it works like new. I'll post up some numbers of the radio and some images later.
 

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Do you smoke or otherwise use the ash tray? I've found that a Midland 1001z will fit right into the slot for the ash tray in a gen 1 dash. It only takes a slight modification of the tray slides to bolt it in.

I might even still have my modded slider around somewhere.
I don't smoke but I do like to keep change in there.

I thought it would be a neat somewhat period correct accessory if you could turn one up for a decent price.

That is just for the mic, you still need a bunch of stuff to transform that from a $300 paperweight to a functional radio. IMO a donar vehicle is the only practical way to go.
 
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I don't smoke but I do like to keep change in
Mine is full of screws that I took out of the dash and then couldn't find holes for when I put it back together.
 

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That is just for the mic, you still need a bunch of stuff to transform that from a $300 paperweight to a functional radio. IMO a donar vehicle is the only practical way to go.
Damn, didn't even realize it was just the mic portion!!! :icon_surprised:
 

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oh, well damn. yeah, i'd say find a donor vehicle.
 

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Shepherd to Lost Sheep, Shepherd to Lost Sheep...... you got your ears on?
 

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Shepherd to Lost Sheep, Shepherd to Lost Sheep...... you got your ears on?
I think the one in my dd is still off because of the chatter coming out of the local CO-OP while I was trying to listen to the regular radio.
 

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I like that all-in-one antenna, wonder how well it function compared to a firestick or whip.
 

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I like that all-in-one antenna, wonder how well it function compared to a firestick or whip.
Must not have been too big or they would have made more of them...

If I found one I would try it though, I really don't like my extendable stereo type antennea that loves to get bent.
 

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