83 Hurst Olds -- Convert from 2 post UN3 to 1.5 DIN UM6?

[adhingra]

Hi Everyone! I have an 83 Hurst which came with a Delco 2 post UN3 (later upgraded to Alpine unit, amps, speakers in the late 80's). It's time to replace the radio and speakers. I have seen *some* 83's for sale which had the 1.5 DIN UM6 ETR radio (seems to have been more common in 84's?). Additionally I see the UN3 listed as an 83 RPO code.

Here's what I would love:

- Replace existing Alpine with refurb'd UN3 (also contains bluetooth and aux-in) and find a Hurst bezel which will work. Here's the radio I'm thinking of:

Chevy GMC 1982-93 Radio AM FM Cassette Upgraded w Bluetooth Aux 160412

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Chevy, GMC, Pontiac, Cadillac and More! Car, Truck and Van. AM FM Cassette Radio. OEM Radio Upgraded with Aux & Bluetooth Music Capability. Stream audio from an Aux & Bluetooth capable music device! Scratches and wear. No code required...

www.1factoryradio.com

Questions:

1. Is this do-able? Can it fit?
2. What bracket will I need to install?
3. Can I get a bezel which will work in this application?

I don't need to blow the doors off, I just want something which can easily handle some old AC/DC (lots of old cassettes), have bluetooth, and look factory original.

 

[L92 OLDS]

It will fit your car with a few extra parts. You will need the plastic G body cutlass side brackets and rear locator post to install it (pm me if interested) and of course an 84' stereo bezel. I don't remember what electrical plugs a pre 83' stereo has. If they are different you can likely buy an adapter harness so you don't have to cut your factory plugs & wires.
Good luck

 

[adhingra]

It will fit your car with a few extra parts. You will need the plastic G body cutlass side brackets and rear locator post to install it (pm me if interested) and of course an 84' stereo bezel. I don't remember what electrical plugs a pre 83' stereo has. If they are different you can likely buy an adapter harness so you don't have to cut your factory plugs & wires.
Good luck

Thanks for the info, and the kind offer! This past weekend, I installed some new 4x10's and sprayed out the controls of the Alpine 7267 which has helped significantly! Upon reflecting on this somewhat, I have decided to refurbish the Alpine head unit (these were the schnizzle back in the day, afterall! It's from 1987!!) and augment with new speakers and possibly some amp work.

The UM6 will be no doubt super cool retro, however the Alpine after market installed in `87 fits the bill as well!

Thanks again for the info and kind offer,much appreciated.