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Expert: - 9/7/2009


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Hi Cleggsan,

I own a 1991 Chevy Pickup Silverado. I'm looking for a car stereo where you can take the whole stereo box with you, not just the face-plate. Do you know of any such stereos; and can you direct me to a good brand(s)?

Sincerely,
Angel

Answer
I don't know of any slide out radios for GM right off. Did you google around?  You might find some listed on google/shopping, Amazon or crutchfield.

It is not a good idea to do so because of the fragility of connectors and vibration when the unit it handled too often.

Most modern replacement radios have anti-theft codes built in and the car thieves know by looking at them if they are coded.  Without the code the radio cannot work and only one who has the code can make it go.  So, you might think about that angle.

Best wishes,

C  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers

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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications

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BSEE/MSCS/MBA

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Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers

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