griffbl
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- 1972 Mustang Mach 1
2014 Ford F150
2018 Porsche Panamera
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After having installed my original style antenna, I installed my Ebay acquired original AM radio went very smoothly with help from our site! This thread was EXTREMELY helpful! https://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-stock-radio-install-question?highlight=radio+install My radio was purchased on Ebay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/322565019624 Works perfectly, all good. The only problem I encountered in the install, was with the bracket, pictured below. I also purchased it on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-1973-Mustang-Mach1-Cougar-AM-FM-radio-support-bracket-71-72-73-Torino-Ford/272840304769?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 When I installed it on the back of the radio, I could feel it, slip in to the slot securely when I pushed the radio into the instrument panel. But, the radio was not deep enough into the panel for the bezel to line up. So, I simply installed the radio without the bracket, as the aforementioned link on our website said it would work without the bracket if necessary. I would not have tried that without those assurances, and he was correct! The radio does NOT rattle, etc. and seems quite secure. I would like the bracket if I could find the right one. The previous owner, thankfully, with his Custom Auto Sound radio installed, did NOT cut the factory harness. So I attached the dash speaker and it works great! The only thing that surprised me was that it is my understanding that the bracket serves as the ground. Well, I was about to run a ground, but the radio works perfectly without it, so I did not run the wire. Just wanted to post my experience and some photos. I will be selling the custom auto sound radio on this site Product Number USA 230. It works perfectly, has jacks etc. I just wanted something original in this car. Many thanks! Photos below show the "after" original radio install, the incorrect bracket?, and the way the car appeared before.
Brad
Brad
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