Help with radio hook up

[ladodger]

Hey fellas, trying to save a few bucks and hook up my own stereo. Help of any kind, will be greatly appreciated. Help with, what wire goes where, the proper gauge size wires, amps and eq's. Diagram would be nice.
Thanks-

 

[SilverShadow87]

there isnt much to it, just color to color and either butt connectors or wire crimps. any loose wires you tape up.

 

[ladodger]

Silvershadow- thanks dude appreciate it.

 

[marcar1993]

I suggest to pickup the harness adapter so you don't have to cut up your stock harness. much cleaner and easier to reverse in the future if you decide. most auto parts stores carry them for ~$10

 

[cadtiger84]

I just got done installing mine and I found a diagram on classicoldspower the wires did not just match color to color on the harness that came with my new stereo but they listed the colors use in the book so I just matched them by that. Some one had installed one before so I had to cut that off back to the orginal wiring. Goodluck

 

[JBreu]

found this a while back, in case you need it :

1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Car Stereo Wire Color Codes


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1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Car Stereo Wire Color Codes
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Orange
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Light Brown
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Pink
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 3 1/2″
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Dash
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Tan
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 4″ x 10″
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue

 

[79malibubbctt]

I always try and buy he adapter first. If I cant get one spend some time researching for your car and you can find the colors. But that doesnt mean its the right wires. Good luck.

 

[ladodger]

Thanks for all the replies. This will be my next project. Tired of paying people to do things that I can do. Thanks again