upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
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upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
i have a 99 ram 1500 and was wondering what year stock radio w/ cd would fit into it. i have a tape deck right now. also would the plug in the back be the same for cd as opposed to the tape? any help would be appreciated.
Captain
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
I just did the same thing. I had the stock am/fm/cassett. and switched to a am/fm/cassett/cd player. it was the same from a 97 town and country to a 01' ram. i will find the site for ya. i got mine off ebay and thats probably your best bet. The site will tell you all the models it interchanges with. there are a lot.
Captain
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
here is the web page http://replacementradios.com/product...products_id=70It has the radio you want but they are selling them for $200. The radio is good from 86'-01' and 02 old body styles. you can get that radio from any chrysler vehicle that had it. Just make sure that you get a radio w/ the square face and it will work. The 2 plugs from the rear of your radio will fit into the new one.
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
I didn't even spend $200 on my new Pioneer (bought at Bestbuy), and it is Bluetooth and Satalite radio ready, has tons of features, more power, and fits as good as any stock radio. I don't understand spending that kind of money for a stock radio that is anywhere from 5-21 years old (2002-1986 according to that website). I guess if you really want the stock look, get one from eBay or a junkyard, at least that would be cheaper I bet.
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
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I didn't even spend $200 on my new Pioneer (bought at Bestbuy), and it is Bluetooth and Satalite radio ready, has tons of features, more power, and fits as good as any stock radio. I don't understand spending that kind of money for a stock radio that is anywhere from 5-21 years old (2002-1986 according to that website). I guess if you really want the stock look, get one from eBay or a junkyard, at least that would be cheaper I bet.
I didn't even spend $200 on my new Pioneer (bought at Bestbuy), and it is Bluetooth and Satalite radio ready, has tons of features, more power, and fits as good as any stock radio. I don't understand spending that kind of money for a stock radio that is anywhere from 5-21 years old (2002-1986 according to that website). I guess if you really want the stock look, get one from eBay or a junkyard, at least that would be cheaper I bet.
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
Silver Dodge, what model Pioneer did you get? I'm about ready to upgrade my stereo and like Pioneer products. Thanks, Jeff.
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Grand Champion
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
Here's a pic of it though, and to correct my earlier statment, this is actually not the one that is BlueTooth ready (i forgot that I passed on that one), but it is satellite ready.
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RE: upgrading stock tape deck to stock cd?
thanks for the help on the stereo everybody. i'm just looking for the stock look and didn't wanna have to get into dash kits and wiring adapters and all that happy nonsense. just looking to be able to play cds. i've had aftermarket and 12" subs and all that....just tryin to keep it stock. but again thanks for all the info from those that helped.