[rildon]

I had the OEM radio in my 72 Grand Prix converted. Full repairs and conversions run minimum $400-$500. Hardest part was removing it, lol. As far as speakers go I have 6x9 Kenwood 5 ways that fit right in the original spot. Here is a link with several repair people that do the conversions
https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-de...o-dealers.html

[Good2Go]

Originally Posted by rildon

I had the OEM radio in my 72 Grand Prix converted. Full repairs and conversions run minimum $400-$500. Hardest part was removing it, lol. As far as speakers go I have 6x9 Kenwood 5 ways that fit right in the original spot. Here is a link with several repair people that do the conversions
https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-de...o-dealers.html

Thank you so much man. I live not too far from one of these guys so I can probably drop it off to them myself one day after work. I'll probably end up copying your setup with the Kenwood 5 ways. Is there anything specific you need to do other than just going to them through the trunk and replacing them?

[rildon]

Nothing special at all, just some new 18 gauge wire. The new Kenwood's (KFC-6996PS) are low profile and recessed so they are flush mount. The only difference is the magnets are larger so the old speaker enclosure doesn't fit. The hardest for me is still trying to remove and replace the old front dash 4X10 speaker.

Originally Posted by Good2Go

Thank you so much man. I live not too far from one of these guys so I can probably drop it off to them myself one day after work. I'll probably end up copying your setup with the Kenwood 5 ways. Is there anything specific you need to do other than just going to them through the trunk and replacing them?

[Good2Go]

Originally Posted by rildon

Nothing special at all, just some new 18 gauge wire. The new Kenwood's (KFC-6996PS) are low profile and recessed so they are flush mount. The only difference is the magnets are larger so the old speaker enclosure doesn't fit. The hardest for me is still trying to remove and replace the old front dash 4X10 speaker.

To get to the 6x9's, did you have to go in through the top via the panel over the rear seats, or through the trunk?

[rildon]

Went through the trunk.

Originally Posted by Good2Go

To get to the 6x9's, did you have to go in through the top via the panel over the rear seats, or through the trunk?

[Good2Go]

Originally Posted by rildon

Went through the trunk.

Last question, what was the removal process like for the radio from the dash? There doesn't seem to be any guides on it online. I have a service manual lying around somewhere but I wouldn't mind just hearing it from someone who's actually done it. I have an AC car if it makes a difference on the GP.

[rildon]

Not horrible. I removed the a/c heater duct work under the dash. Couple screws on each side and then it comes out in one piece. Easier to reach up under the dash from the passenger side of the vehicle. Antenna wire, wire harness and one support clamp from what I recall. Happy to help further if you need it. I have a question as well I don't get an email notification here when you reply. Is that something that you receive on your end when I reply?

Originally Posted by Good2Go

Last question, what was the removal process like for the radio from the dash? There doesn't seem to be any guides on it online. I have a service manual lying around somewhere but I wouldn't mind just hearing it from someone who's actually done it. I have an AC car if it makes a difference on the GP.

[LKLusza]

Originally Posted by rildon

I had the OEM radio in my 72 Grand Prix converted. Full repairs and conversions run minimum $400-$500. Hardest part was removing it, lol. As far as speakers go I have 6x9 Kenwood 5 ways that fit right in the original spot. Here is a link with several repair people that do the conversions
https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-de...o-dealers.html

Agreed. I had my conversion done by Retro Radio Restoration in Elizabethtown, PA. It took quite a while as he has a significant backlog, but it was worth the wait. With bluetooth in the radio and the Sirius XM app on my phone, I now have satellite radio without the receiver!