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The 1971-72 Chevelle SS radio is designed to look exactly like your originalthumb wheel radio, but is brand new and offers modern features with modern technology. The1971-72 Chevelle SS radio is made by Antique Automobile Radio out of Palm Harbor, Florida and comes backedby a 1 year warranty. The attention to detail on these radios is unmatched with metal chrome parts and working mechanical pushbuttons. The tuner in the radio is an AM/FM digital tuner for high quality signal reliability, but the tuning needle does move when seeking for a station. This radio has 3 channel pre-amp outputs with a subwoofer control as well as an auxiliary input so that you can play music off of your phone, iPod, or other MP3 device.
The Antique Automobile 1971-72 Chevelle SS Radio OE Replica is built to look nearly identical to the original radio that came in your vehicle, while still delivering the modern features you actually want to use. The chrome-plated knobs, dial scale, and band indicator all mirror the original design, and the pushbuttons feel mechanical even though a digital tuner underneath keeps your stations locked in without drift. Metal parts are metal, plastic parts are plastic, right down to the details judges at car shows have mistaken for the real thing.
Even with that authentic look, the 1971-72 Chevelle SS radio comes standard with Bluetooth 3.0 EDR built-in, so you can stream your favorite music or podcasts through the original-style controls. A built-in microphone supports hands-free calling (HFP), and with HSP, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles supported, you can also control playback and take calls without ever breaking the classic appearance.
All the essential controls, including volume, bass, treble, balance, fader, and tuning, are easily accessible and operate with the same look and feel as the factory radio. With 10 presets (5 AM, 5 FM) and memory retention for your settings, along with LED dial lights that never need replacing, this radio delivers the reliability of modern electronics without sacrificing that original, analog feel.
For adding external audio equipment, this radio includes 3 RCA jacks for left, right, and subwoofer line outs, along with a 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting an iPod, satellite radio, or MP3 player. Switches let you select between 1, 2, 3, or 4 speaker setups, as well as North America or Europe mode, so the radio adapts to your specific configuration.
This radio is tooled to fit the 1971-72 Chevelle SS and drops into your original dash location without any modifications, using your vehicle's original antenna. Combined with a programmable audio equalizer and 180 watts RMS of power (45 watts x 4 speakers at 4?), you get a radio that keeps its factory-original appearance while giving you decades of reliable, modern performance underneath.
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Head unit installation reference - power, ground, antenna, speaker, and amplifier connections. Based on the Antique Automobile Radio owner's manual.
Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA jack, located beneath the wiring harness exit. It accepts the original antenna plug.
This unit also includes the following connections:
Below the speaker switch are three color-coded RCA jacks for an external power amplifier:
| Jack | Color | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Left | White | Stereo line out |
| Right | Red | Stereo line out |
| Sub | Black | Subwoofer amp input |
| Wire | Color |
|---|---|
| +12V Input (fused, main power) | Red |
| Dial Light | Green |
| 12V Output (switched, max 4 amps) | Orange |
| Ground | Black |
Note: the red wire should connect to the 12V accessory circuit. The green wire should connect to the dash light circuit ahead of the dimmer rheostat, so the radio lights come on with the other gauge lights. The orange wire is switched 12V output for options like a remote turn-on lead or power antenna, and should not power loads greater than 4 amps. The black wire should connect to a solid chassis ground.
| Speaker | Terminal | Wire Color |
|---|---|---|
| Left Front | + | Blue |
| Left Front | - | Violet |
| Right Front | + | Gray |
| Right Front | - | White |
| Left Rear | + | Blue |
| Left Rear | - | Violet |
| Right Rear | + | Gray |
| Right Rear | - | White |
Note: the front speaker pair is wrapped with a yellow band, and the rear speaker pair is wrapped with a green band, to distinguish them since the wire colors repeat front to rear. If your system does not use all four speakers, tape up any unused wires so they cannot touch anything.
Disconnect the vehicle battery before making any wiring connections, and verify wire colors against the actual harness before connecting. This radio is for 12 volt negative ground systems only.
All Antique Automobile Radios are backed by a 1 year warranty from the manufacturer. All radios are tested before being boxed and sent to ensure that they are working properly. In addition, we at Classic Car Stereos will work with you to fix any issue as quickly and as seemlessly as possible. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
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