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2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab
1966 Ford Mustang Original 289
Edelbrock RPM Performer Heads; bored .30 over
Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 600 CFM Carb.
Comp Cam 268H 9.5:1 Speed Pro Pistons
Patriot Tri-Y Headers w/ 2.5" H Pipe, Flowmaster 40S
620 1" drop in front, CSRP Front Disk Brakes.
Ford 8 3.40 trac-loc rear end
AFAIK stereo radio wasn't an option on the 66 model. For stereo a little distance between left and right speaker(s) is helpfull. A Bose radio does wonders but this is no Bose!
Research the subject lots of discussion here!
Slim
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My '64 1/2 vert. Ordered May '64. D code 4 speed, handling package, caspian blue, accent group, Ford blue manual top.
'68 vert. driver. Owned since '77. C code AT, AC, PS, P disc B, PT lime gold, standard black interior and top. NOS RF fender and left quarter.New top and folding glass.
Finally got the radio delete panel out and I am getting ready to install something. Does this look like a factory 1966 radio? Yes, it's a dead ringer for the 66 factory AM/FM radio.
Also, is this the right kind of speaker to get decent sound out of the dash? Yes, it would work very well.
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I might be wrong, but it looks to me like Mac is trying to sell you a Custom Autosound USA 66 AM-FM Radio without coming out and saying it. Check out the specs on the Custom Autosound website:
This radio is designed to look exactly like the AM-FM radio that was available to both 65 and 66 Mustangs back then. I'm not cracking on this radio, as I have one in my 65 and they do look nice. If you don't have an original AM-FM like GT 289, this is the closest you can come to that original look. I have the iPod jack and that works really well for me. Many have complained about the quality of these radios, but I've had one in my Mustang for almost 4 years with no problems. I also purchased a dual voice coil speaker for my dash speaker mount (I bought from VA Classic Mustangs) and I'm satisfied with the sound. That speaker is probably the best you will be able to do without mounting additional speakers elsewhere in the car. You can get the USA 66 radios and the dual voice coil speakers from most Mustang parts vendors.
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1965 Convertible (Dearborn, Aug. 4, 1964) 200 C.I., C-4 Auto, Power Top, Rally Pac, Full Console, AM-FM Radio Dual Red Line Tires; Restoration Completed Summer of 2009
Thanks folks. Ordering it tonight. 15% off this week.
Since you have a coupe, I strongly recommend you get the 6x9 dual voice coil rear speaker and repro rear speaker grille. Then connect both left channels of the radio to the front speaker, and both right channels to the rear. You'll be very happy.
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Does this look like a factory 1966 radio?
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