Factory 83-87 stereo question

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When I bought my truck I noticed my dash wasn't hacked up. Since I'm not sure what I'm doing for a stereo just yet, I purchased a stock AM/FM radio from a gentleman and it even has the knobs! Anyway, I noticed after I tried installing it that the jam nuts weren't with the stereo. Now what?! I don't know what size or where to get them. I tried Lowe's and Home Depot as well as a local nut and bolt shop. Still no results. Does anyone know where to find them and what size? Any help would be appreciated!
 

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If you go back to the electrical section of Home Depot near the lighting and fan parts area, they sell a package with several sizes of jam nuts that are used to repair lighting fixtures. I would have to compare sizes, but they look like some are the the right size for a radio shaft.

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I just grabbed a unit off the shelf and the threads appear to be 7/16"-28 so maybe the electrical section or if the hardware store has conventional nuts maybe split them with a bandsaw.
 

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If you go back to the electrical section of Home Depot near the lighting and fan parts area, they sell a package with several sizes of jam nuts that are used to repair lighting fixtures. I would have to compare sizes, but they look like some are the the right size for a radio shaft.

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Holy crap you're right! I remember seeing those before! You're a genius, thank you! I'll check this tomorrow. :cheers:
 

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Bad news. I went to Home Depot and found a bunch of different jam nuts for lamp repair but none of them were 7/16". Ugh! I'll have to keep looking.
 

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Thanks! Not sure if I want to pay $9 but it's the only option I've found so far. I'll check with Ace hardware tomorrow and if I strike out, I'll get them on eBay. Thanks! @Doc_Ellis
 

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I want a factory radio. Anyone in Internet land have that’ll fit a mid 80s truck they’d like to part with, let me know.
 

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Thanks! Not sure if I want to pay $9 but it's the only option I've found so far. I'll check with Ace hardware tomorrow and if I strike out, I'll get them on eBay. Thanks! @Doc_Ellis

Your probably going to burn more than $9 worth of gas driving around looking for them. (Not counting your time.) Is $9 really that big a deal when you need them to get on with your radio installation? Just my opinion.
 

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Your probably going to burn more than $9 worth of gas driving around looking for them. (Not counting your time.) Is $9 really that big a deal when you need them to get on with your radio installation? Just my opinion.

Haha! True. When I was a kid though, I would’ve driven from here to BFE just to save a buck. For my work, I drive all over the place so I’ll just check an Ace that’s on my way to a job. I think It’s just the idea of spending that much on a tiny piece of metal that I should be able to get for less than a buck. Value vs. worth...:shrug:
 

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I want a factory radio. Anyone in Internet land have that’ll fit a mid 80s truck they’d like to part with, let me know.

I may have one for you. I'll have to check the operation first.
 

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