Printed in The American Tri-Five magazine in Volume 8 : Issue 7

Have you been looking to upgrade your radio in your Tri-Five Chevy? Since 1977 Custom Autosound has been the leader in aftermarket automotive radios and speakers for vintage cars, especially Tri-Five Chevys. Custom Autosound, similar to us here at Woody’s Hot Rodz, started out in a small garage with a passion to work on classic cars. Custom Autosound had a desire to make a lasting impression by taking an idea and innovating it into a standard in the automotive industry. With new technology and incorporating it into a timeless design, they have built a unique product that will not only look amazing, but function like it’s supposed to.

Custom Autosound has been our choice of stereos in all of our builds and Golden Star Auto Giveaway cars. Custom Autosound offers various different models that fit in your preexisting dash trim to make it easy to install and look period correct for those not wanting to change the classic look of the interior we all know so well. If you are looking to upgrade your radio and speakers, Custom Autosound is by far the best option to go with. There are many different companies making radios out there but none quite like Custom Autosound.

USA-630

Custom Autosound's USA-630 is designed to provide the best in audio technology wrapped in a classic car stereo look. It will fit your car or truck's stock dash without any modifications required. It has been designed with a bezel containing your car's manufacturer logo as well as large OEM style push-buttons to compliment your dash. When it comes to electronics the USA-630 boasts modern features like a USB input for flash drives to playback MP3/WMA song files and a dock for your iPod.

When connected to these devices the radio's digital display will show artist, song, album titles and allow song navigation through the radio itself. The USA-630 is compatible with our optional BLUKIT which enables bluetooth music streaming from your enabled phone as well as hands-free mobile calling through the vehicle's speakers & BLUKIT's built-in microphone. With 300 watts peak the radio provides plenty of power but additionally contains four RCA pre-outs for optional amplifiers. It also comes with Auxiliary inputs for satellite radio tuners, iPhones or any portable player you may wish to use.

Features:

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

ELECTRONIC VOLUME AND

TUNING CONTROLS

HIGH POWER 60 WATTS x 4

AUXILIARY INPUT

LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL

AUTO- ANTENNA DRIVE LEAD

USB MP3/WMA PLAYER

4 Channel RCA PRE-AMP INPUTS

4AM 12FM STATION MEMORY

SWITCHABLE USA/EURO

FREQUENCY SELECTOR

FRONT/FEAR FADER

USA-740

The USA-740 offers the same classic look that Custom Autosound has always been known for with today’s latest features. Now, with built-in Bluetooth (microphone included), answer calls and get Bluetooth streaming music from your Bluetooth capable phone or Bluetooth compatible device. A solid 300-watt peak power should be all the juice you need, yet the USA-740 has Hi 4volt, 4channel RCA Pre-outs and a Subwoofer RCA pre-out for additional amplifiers.

The USB input allows you to plug in a USB flash drive (thumb drive) for playback of MP3/WMA/FLAC/WAV song files. A front mini jack auxiliary audio input and a rear RCA auxiliary audio input provide versatility for options like satellite radio, I-pod or any portable player you wish to use. Match the dominant color of your instrument cluster with user selectable multiple LCD color choices with LCD dimmer control. The AM/FM RDS tuner shows station, song and artist on the LCD display. For those of us committed to music collections on compact disc, the USA-740 fully controls our optional CD-1 CD player. Classic style with today’s sound and performance taking every road and curve with you in your vintage vehicle.

Features:

HIGH POWER 300 WATTS

AM/FM with RDS & 25 Pre-sets

7 LCD Color Choices (selectable)

BlueTooth

CD Controller

Auxiliary In Aux1 and Aux2 (on front)

Subwoofer Line out w/ x-over

FronV Rear Fader

Left/Right Balance

Bass / Mid / Treble Control

DSP EQ

Clock

USB Jack charge for mobile phones

USB MP3/WMA/FLAC/WAV Player

Loudness Function

Last Volume Memory

RCA Pre-out 5v (2 Pair)

Auto Antenna lead

Slidebar

Custom Autosound's Slidebar Radio provides enthusiasts with a completely authentic looking classic car or truck stereo without sacrificing the latest in technology. Best of all it will fit in your vehicle's dash without any modifications required. The Slidebar Radio provides the best of both worlds, a true working slidebar display and a full-featured digital display in the same stereo. Simply slide the bar in the center of the radio to the right and hide the analog slidebar revealing a full-featured digital display underneath. The slidebar is designed with large OEM style push-buttons to compliment the look of your classic car. Its digital display provides seven backlit color options designed to match the color of your dash instrumentation.

When it comes to technology the Slidebar is designed with the best features available including Bluetooth, a USB input for flash drives and a Dock for your iPod. When connected to these devices the radio's digital display will display artist, song, album and allow song navigation through the radio itself. The slidebar is compatible with AD2P which enables bluetooth streaming from your enabled phone or device as well as hands-free mobile calling through the vehicles speakers & built-in microphone. With 300 watts peak the radio provides plenty of power but additionally contains four pre-outs and one subwoofer out. The Slidebar also comes with Aux-in for optional satellite radio as well as our optional compact CD/DVD player.

Features:

HIGH POWER 300 WATTS

AM/FM with RDS & 25 Pre-sets

7 LCD Color Choices (selectable)

iPod doc Charge and Control

Direct Fit to OEM Dash Opening

CD Changer Controller

Subwoofer Line out w/ x-over

Bass / Mid / Treble Control

Front/ Rear Fader

Left/Right Balance

Auxiliary In

DSP EQ

Clock

USB MP3/WMA Player

Loudness Function

Last Volume Memory

RCA Pre-out (2 Pair)

Auto Antenna lead

After purchasing your new Custom Autosound Radio, whether it is the 740, 630 or Slidebar, it is recommended to bench test the radio to make sure all functions work properly before installation. Once you have tested the radio and are ready to install, disconnect the negative lead from the battery. You will reconnect the lead once all the wiring is complete.

To disassemble the current radio, start by removing the knobs and nuts from the shafts. Unplug the main wire harness and speaker leads from the back of the stereo. Disconnect the antenna lead and mounting strap from the stereo. The original stereo is now ready to be removed. Check the original radio from any damage that may have occurred over the years such as water damage or wiring issues that may cause damage to the new radio.

Utilizing the bracket that comes with the radio, attach it to the back of the radio using the hardware given. Insert the Custom Autosound stereo in the opening in the dash and place the bezel and nut on both output shafts. Take the mounting strap and bend it in place to be mounted to the firewall or a preexisting screw hole.

When wiring in the new radio, refer to the wire diagram given. Two speakers are required to allow the proper function of the radio. If less than four speakers are being used, tape off the remaining speaker leads to prevent a short. Reconnect the negative battery lead back on the battery.

The radio comes with the new dash bezels and knobs for you to install and replace your old ones.

Once your radio is installed and the wiring is finished, check all the functions once more on the radio before putting the rest of the dash back together. Now you’re ready to listen to your favorite music while cruising down the road, going to your local car show or just out for ice cream.