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Offline mudkicker715

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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2011, 01:10:04 AM »
Yeah mine had the style with 2 knobs.  I think it was decided that the stereo my Eagle has was a dealer upgrade though because it is not a stereo that was originally an option.

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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2011, 12:20:53 PM »
My 87 had the knob style, but it was cut out and had a very poor-working Jensen in it when I got it.
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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2011, 11:03:34 PM »
OK looks like the bottom plastic has to be removed( the part around the ash tray). The black plastic around the stereo and fan controls is then remved and you should be able remove that and access the stereo. I just looked at mine and if memory serves me that is how it comes out....just remember to disconnect the switch to the rear def. and rear wiper control if ya got it.....I distictly remember breaking mine when I removed the panel.
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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2011, 11:05:27 PM »
Eagle without AC had the cubby hole up top. AC models had the 2 vents and the vent open/close switch.
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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2011, 11:06:36 PM »
Thank you! Do I i just unscrew the switch bezel part? Will reply when I'm back home. Thank you again!

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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2011, 05:12:32 PM »
Eagle without AC had the cubby hole up top. AC models had the 2 vents and the vent open/close switch.

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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2011, 05:46:02 PM »
Does anyone have a picture of an AMC radio that would fit in an 1985 Eagle?  I'm looking to restore the dash with either with a working or non-functional radio..  Right now, I just have a hole with some wires...

If you want a non-functional original radio, I have a worthy candidate.  ;D

Do you still have the original connectors intact, or just a bunch of cut wires?
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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2011, 11:05:03 PM »
It has been awhile since I removed the radio, but I think the procedure is as follows for a two stem radio.

Above the radio are two screws to be removed. Remove the knobs. Use a deep socket to remove the nuts on the shafts. Get the washers out as well.

Open the glove box and remove the screw at the bottom of the middle dash bezel. Leave it open.

Pull the ash tray out. Then remove the two screws at the front and the nut at the back. This will release the ash tray bracket. This needs to come out to get the bezel out.

On the left side by the hood release remove the screw over there holding in that side of the bezel.

Now get a small screw driver or other prying device and pry down where the screws came out above the radio. The bezel should bend down and the recesses for the screws should slide past the lip above them.

The center bezel should pull out till the lighter and rear defroster wiring stops you.

Unplug these and you should have access to the radio. You may need to remove the nut on the defroster switch instead of unplugging it. I can not remember.

For the stock radio I think it has a bracket on the back holding it in place.

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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2011, 11:16:05 PM »
The directions by 82redsportwagon seem to be darn near perfect.  Egg to him.
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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2011, 11:34:44 PM »
You nailed it 82redsportwagon...I forgot about all those other steps. Im glad you chimed in...its been a long time since I took apart an Eagle dash.
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Re: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2011, 06:46:31 PM »
Does anyone have a picture of an AMC radio that would fit in an 1985 Eagle?  I'm looking to restore the dash with either with a working or non-functional radio..  Right now, I just have a hole with some wires...

If you want a non-functional original radio, I have a worthy candidate.  ;D

Do you still have the original connectors intact, or just a bunch of cut wires?

I have connectors, not sure if they are original... I'm very interested in your radio..  I'll send you PM.. Thanks!

 

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