How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
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Limey SE
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How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
I can't believe I've found a radio I can't remove I have the main gauge bezel removed as well as the bezel over the HVAC controls. Now is where I am stuck, what's next ? Does the radio bezel and radio come out all as one ? Or, the radio then the bezel ? I don't see any nuts holding the radio in ..... help !
76GP50thGA- G3GM Member
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Re: How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
any pics, not familiar with your car.
Bruisr- G3GM Member
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Re: How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
76GP50thGA wrote:I can't believe I've found a radio I can't remove I have the main gauge bezel removed as well as the bezel over the HVAC controls. Now is where I am stuck, what's next ? Does the radio bezel and radio come out all as one ? Or, the radio then the bezel ? I don't see any nuts holding the radio in ..... help !
back of radio should will have a like a muffler strap (example) piece if metal with a nut on back of radio get that off should slide out
Limey SE- Management
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No...here's what you've got on the backside of your radio. This is off a '77 G.P. (AM/FM/8-Track). Notice the metal bracket attached to the back of the radio and it's also secured to the back of the ashtray bracket (must remove ashtray to access it). Pull out off one or the other nuts/bolts and you're home free!
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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Wow that sure is different than a Chevy **COUGH** (CHEAP A$$ unit).
Lookie at all them fancy schmancy connectors.
Great pics! What the heck is the little aluminum unit to the right of the radio?
Lookie at all them fancy schmancy connectors.
Great pics! What the heck is the little aluminum unit to the right of the radio?
77mali- Donating Member
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That external finned thing is called a convector (often mistakenly referred to as an amplifier). It has two resistors on it for FM stereo and acts as a heat sink. I usually only find them on cars with the AM/FM/8-track stereo radios. That's about as technical as I can get as to what it does.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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wow I guess so wheewww never knew they had such good set up compared chevy and tell me why GM got rid of Pontiac again LMAO
Limey SE- Management
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Re: How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
I bet those Ponchos had them power antenna's that weren't in the windshields too. FAN-C.
Mcarlo- Your "Good-eye" for pulling these great G3 parts is enviable.
Mcarlo- Your "Good-eye" for pulling these great G3 parts is enviable.
77mali- Donating Member
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Re: How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
Hold on there, Amigos...I've pulled a couple of these radios w/convectors out of Chevys, too. Last one was a '76 Laguna a couple yrs ago. Wouldn't be surprised to see one in my Monte (also has AM/FM/8-track stereo)...but, haven't had the need to get behind the dash to find out.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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My Malibu has one. It is installed behind the dash and not directly attached to the radio. If you only pulled the radio you wouldn't see it, I only saw it when I took my dash out.
Hawk03- G3GM Enthusiast
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Yep...usually off towards the passenger side and behind/above the glove box area.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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Re: How to remove 76 Grand Prix stock radio ?
thanks guys. great info. My problem was the radio was loose behind the bezel because the right side bezel nut was missing and the right side shaft sat WAY back making it impossible to use. After you guys helped me figure it how to remove it I see the problem. Someone repaired the radio with a new shaft but its shorter! Now I need a new am/fm 8-track. Anyone (MCarlo77) have a nice looking one to sellÂ
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