92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

[Chuck G.]

A friend of mine recently swapped out the original AM/FM/Cassette radio in his 92 coupe and installed a 93 vintage Chevrolet AM/FM/Cassette/CD radio obtained from a junkyard.

He had the 93 junkyard radio checked out. He installed it, and everything is working, but, there is one "issue".

The display on his original 92 radio was yellow/gold. The display on this "new" radio is red.

His question to me was is this a matter of swapping out a bulb, i.e., changing from a red tint to a yellow tint?

I believe he's referring to the LCD display. I owned an 88 and then a 92, but can't remember the details of those cars. IIRC, they were LCD displays.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I know nothing of the innards of these "new" radios.

TIA.

Chuck

[Ken A.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

He needs to change the LCD light filter to the Corvette orange one. A simple fix, if you know what you're doing.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

He needs to change the LCD light filter to the Corvette orange one. A simple fix, if you know what you're doing.

Thanks, Ken.

Can he take the LCD light filter from his "old" original radio and swap it into this new one?
He has his old radio sitting on the bench.

Chuck

[Ken A.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Possibly. I assume the JY radio came out of a Corvette or a Cadillac. If so, someone has already changed it to red. Red would only be used on a Pontiac.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Possibly. I assume the JY radio came out of a Corvette or a Cadillac. If so, someone has already changed it to red. Red would only be used on a Pontiac.

Not sure what model of car it came from, Ken. This was one of those "buddy deals".

A mutual friend owns a body shop. My radio friend asked if he could locate an AM/FM/Cassette/CD radio, one he could use for the NCRS Road Tour coming up in July.

My body shop buddy found one, and it was delivered to his shop. So, we have no idea what it came from. It's the same size, has the same connections, and fits in the dash perfectly. It's identical to the original radio he removed.

Not sure of the code markings on the "new" radio either. Somewhere on it was stamped "1993". The red LED wasn't discovered till it was installed.

It's not a big deal for my friend, but he'd sorta like the radio to match the gauges.

Chuck

[Ken A.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Chuck, let me know if you need the filter.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Chuck, let me know if you need the filter.

Thanks for the offer, Ken. Let me ask my friend about it.

I think he was hoping for a quick "change the bulb" deal, as you have with midyear radios.

I'll let you know.

Chuck

[Chuck G.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Possibly. I assume the JY radio came out of a Corvette or a Cadillac. If so, someone has already changed it to red. Red would only be used on a Pontiac.

Chuck, let me know if you need the filter.

I had things sorta backwards.

His 92 Corvette gauges are red, and this radio LED is yellow/gold. Sorry for the confusion on MY part.

Regardless, I called my buddy, and he's not going to do anything with it in the near future.

Thanks again for your offer, Ken. IF he changes his mind, I'll contact you.

Chuck

[Joe L.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

I had things sorta backwards.

His 92 Corvette gauges are red, and this radio LED is yellow/gold. Sorry for the confusion on MY part.

Regardless, I called my buddy, and he's not going to do anything with it in the near future.

Thanks again for your offer, Ken. IF he changes his mind, I'll contact you.

Chuck

Chuck-----


1992 Corvette gauge, including the radio, back-lighting is not red or yellow. I would call it orange.

[Vinnie P.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Joe...NICE TO SEE YOU BACK!!!!

[Chuck G.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Chuck-----


1992 Corvette gauge, including the radio, back-lighting is not red or yellow. I would call it orange.

Joe...NICE TO SEE YOU BACK!!!!

Good to see you back, Joe.

Orange is probably a better description. Remember, I'm going from second hand information. The owner referred to it as "yellow/gold". I haven't looked at the car since the "new" radio has been installed. I helped remove the old one.

Chuck

[John H.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Chuck-----


1992 Corvette gauge, including the radio, back-lighting is not red or yellow. I would call it orange.

Hi, Joe - welcome back! I'm going to assume you've been on your annual quest for East coast seafood?


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[Joe L.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Hi, Joe - welcome back! I'm going to assume you've been on your annual quest for East coast seafood?


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John-----


No, I have to wait another month for that. I leave on July 11 for Boston for 2-1/2 weeks. Then, I'll be going back in early October for more.

[Ken A.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Chuck & others, the LCD is clear glass with a fire orange light filter placed behind it to give the dial some color. The red glow from his cluster means someone has altered it for their personalization. Sounds like the radio control head is ok. The cluster is not an easy fix.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 92 Vs. 93 Corvette Radio Display

Chuck & others, the LCD is clear glass with a fire orange light filter placed behind it to give the dial some color. The red glow from his cluster means someone has altered it for their personalization. Sounds like the radio control head is ok. The cluster is not an easy fix.

I was incorrect in my first post, Ken. My buddy came over to the house yesterday evening, and we talked about this information. He confirmed to me that the cluster is orange, as it should be.

It is his radio dial/display that is red.

His original AM/FM/Cassette was orange, and matched the rest of the gauges/cluster.

Hope this clears up the confusion that I created.

Chuck