What radio for 1984 Tercel

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mountaindude
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My tercel:: 1984, 1985
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What radio for 1984 Tercel

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I have not had a radio in my Tercel since I got it in 2009.
It does not have a hot wire that provides constant current to supply the memory of a modern stereo. I am just looking for AM/FM. Any suggestions for a cheap durable stereos for this ride?
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Petros
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Re: What radio for 1984 Tercel

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I have found the factory radio pretty good for durablity, if you can find one that still works. usually the speakers go first, but replacements for those are easy to find (any quality aftermarket speaker that fits).

I think if you go to a wrecking yard and buy a factory toyota am/fm for a slightly newer Toytota it will fit fine, like '92-98.

It would not take much to add a hot wire directly from the fuse box if you want to use a modern radio. I hate all of the less costly modern radios...too many flashing lights, too annoying.
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Re: What radio for 1984 Tercel

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Actually, the Tercel does have a hot wire for modern radios. If yours does not somebody modified it once upon a time.
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djao
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My tercel:: 1983 Tercel DLX Econo Standard
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Re: What radio for 1984 Tercel

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I ended up putting my old factory FJ Cruiser double din radio into my 83 tercel...just required a tad bit of dremel use on the plastic, works great and I don't have to worry about somebody ripping it off either.
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