Author Topic: 1985 Eagle Stock Radio Photo (Read 9830 times)

DodgeMonaco · « **on:** July 26, 2011, 11:32:23 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 nin-functional radio.. Right now, I just have a hole with some wires...

shanebo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2011, 01:59:45 AM »

This is a picture of my 86 wagons stereo. It is the stock digital display AMC deck. My 82 had the 2 knob style but it was cut out and replaced with a sony CD player.

DodgeMonaco · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:35:38 PM »

Thanks for the photo... now I know what I'm looking for..

shanebo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:55:35 PM »

No problem

vangremlin · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2011, 12:07:15 AM »

That's the same radio that was in the Cherokees of that era. I've grabbed a few of those over the years and have one mounted underdash in my 72 Gremlin, since it came with just an AM radio.

shanebo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2011, 12:44:02 AM »

This one lights up but produces no sound it just makes a pop when you start the car. I didnt even think of looking in the jeeps for a replacement...It makes sense AMC would have used the same radios in both.

theleague · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2011, 03:05:16 AM »

I have what seems to be an original cb/am/fm radio that works but I am curious as how to take the deck itself out? Which screws do I look for because over the years (1984) it has became a fragile dash and I don't want to break anything. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

shanebo · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2011, 01:03:37 AM »

That is a rare piece you have there. Not alot of of those CB combos were made and even fewer have survived. If you are planning on swapping it out for a newer stereo there are alot of folks on here that would buy that from you in a heart beat. as for the removal..its been about 10 years...Ill have to go out and refresh my memory in the morning....If nobody else chimes in ill let ya know in the morning.

DodgeMonaco · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2011, 05:23:13 PM »

I just noticed that you have a vent and what appears to be a switch over the radio... I have a whole there... What is the switch for?

URGH.. I hate finding out that I'm missing stuff..

So far, I need the radio, that top vent & switch and two speaker covers.. Obviously a previous owner had installed another radio and speakers and then removed them...

theleague · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2011, 06:24:08 PM »

Shanebo yes please if you could help out that would be great

83Eagle! · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2011, 07:07:43 PM »

AMC must have upgraded the radios yearly because the stock one that was in my 83 Eagle looks nothing like that. I have seen a few of those in the junk yards in Cherokees though.

vangremlin · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2011, 10:17:55 PM »

Quote from: 83Eagle! on July 29, 2011, 07:07:43 PM

AMC must have upgraded the radios yearly because the stock one that was in my 83 Eagle looks nothing like that. I have seen a few of those in the junk yards in Cherokees though.

In 85 AMC switched to the DIN sized hole in the radio bezel and the radio style that you see in the picture. Prior to that they used the two knob style radios.

mudkicker715 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2011, 10:29:18 PM »

My 82 concord has a din. I found that curious.

vangremlin · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2011, 10:38:33 PM »

Quote from: mudkicker715 on July 29, 2011, 10:29:18 PM

My 82 concord has a din. I found that curious.

That is curious. Could someone have swapped in a later model bezel and radio?

83Eagle! · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2011, 11:01:27 PM »

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.

mudkicker715 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2011, 01:10:04 AM »

Quote from: 83Eagle! on July 29, 2011, 11:01:27 PM

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.

Possible

BenM · « **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.

shanebo · « **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.

shanebo · « **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.

theleague · « **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!

DodgeMonaco · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2011, 05:12:32 PM »

Quote from: shanebo 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.

Thanks!

El Matador · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2011, 05:46:02 PM »

Quote from: DodgeMonaco on July 26, 2011, 11:32:23 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.

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

82redsportwagon · « **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.

vangremlin · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2011, 11:16:05 PM »

The directions by 82redsportwagon seem to be darn near perfect. Egg to him.

shanebo · « **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.

DodgeMonaco · « **Reply #25 on:** August 15, 2011, 06:46:31 PM »

Quote from: El Matador on August 04, 2011, 05:46:02 PM

Quote from: DodgeMonaco on July 26, 2011, 11:32:23 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.

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!