stereo controls in floor console

[mikefam]

I have a tough question for the group.

I am installing stereo controls in the console glove box door of my 68 (RPO U51?). I need to drill a hole in the wall of the glove box to allow the control cable to pass through it. Can anyone tell me the correct size and location of the hole? I know that it is in the right side wall ner the rear but I don't know the size or correct location.

Thanks in advance, Mike.

[Mark]

I beleive it is in the RPO U79 sheets for the multiplex radio.  I know theres an illustration of one in the 69 8 track RPO pages in the 69 AIM.

[rat pack]

It is actually under U57 sheet A3 for the 68 models...................RatPack.................................

[mikefam]

Not so tough as I thought! You guys are great.

I have the assembly manual and found the info right where Rat Pack said it would be....U57 sheet A3. I guess I just overlooked it.

THanks again, Mike.

[mikefam]

I have another question about the console mounted stereo radio controls.  Do any of you out there remember what the green stereo indicator light looked like when lit? I am told that it showed a chevy logo. Is it a bowtie? Is the center lit and outline dark or visa versa?

I'd love to see a photo of one but that's probably a long shot and I'd appreciate it if anyone could describe it from memory.

Mike.

[malley67]

I have another question about the console mounted stereo radio controls.  Do any of you out there remember what the green stereo indicator light looked like when lit? I am told that it showed a chevy logo. Is it a bowtie? Is the center lit and outline dark or visa versa?

I'd love to see a photo of one but that's probably a long shot and I'd appreciate it if anyone could describe it from memory.

Mike.

[malley67]

hi mike,
i have a multiplex radio and would like to show you some pix but i am not sure how to do this as i am a new member. the green light shows the word "stereo", the centre is lit and the outside is dark.
hope this helps,
kind regards,
rohan

[JohnZ]

Here's a photo of the control panel on the Estes '68 with multiplex.

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[mikefam]

Rohan and JohnZ thanks for the replies. I have received pics of the light from a member here (thanks Marty) and found that there is the word "stereo' and the chevy chevron on the stereo indicator which I don't think I'm going to be able to duplicate. . The lamp that I have is similar to the original but the lens is just plain green.

What I'm doing is building a reproduction of the Camaro console stereo controls from a 1968 Impala under-dash multiplex unit. The controls are built and tested working and now I'm working on points for style. I've found knobs that are very close to the originals and have a friend that says that he can silkscreen the labels onto a faceplate but I'm stuck on teh stereo indicator lens.

I've attached a couple of photos of shat I have so far.

[mikefam]

and here's a pic of what I believe to be an OEM indicator lamp

[mikefam]

hi mike,
i have a multiplex radio and would like to show you some pix but i am not sure how to do this as i am a new member. the green light shows the word "stereo", the centre is lit and the outside is dark.
hope this helps,
kind regards,

rohan

Rohan:

Could you please take some measurements from the square control panel on your console door? I'd love to know the square size of the panel itself and the height of the letters of the words "VOLUME" "TONE" etc. I have a friend who can silk-screen the part for me.

Mike.

[malley67]

hi mike,
i dont have the square base plate.
i would like to get one but dont like my chances.
sorry, cant help you there.
i can give you an e-mail address for someone who has one.
send me a private message and i will get back to you with his e-mail address.
cheers,
rohan

[malley67]

a couple more pix

[mikefam]

hi mike,
i dont have the square base plate.
i would like to get one but dont like my chances.
sorry, cant help you there.
rohan

Rohan:

 I'm going to try to extrapolate the dimensions from your nice close-up photo of the plate. Knowing that the holes are 7/16" I should be able to scale things in photoshop.

Mike.

[mikefam]

hi mike,
i dont have the square base plate.
i would like to get one but dont like my chances.

cheers,
rohan

Also I'd be glad to pass a plate on to you at my cost if I can get some repros made. If the guy can do a nice job of it I'm going to have a half dozen or so made.

Mike.