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V
05-03-2017, 09:23 PM
Looking for a factory radio for my one 1988 GTA. Needs to be compatible with steering wheel controls. A 1989 radio will not work.
Price must be reasonable and it would need to work.

I'm also looking for an automatic shifter plate in good shape.
Must be the 85-90 version.
I don't need the ash tray stuff or any switches. Basically just the bare plate since I can swap over those other items from plates I currently have.
I'd need one without any damage.
A good/decent boot would be a plus, but not necessary.

Pics and prices please. Thank you!

PolarBear
05-04-2017, 08:24 AM
I think I have both. I am not sure why you're saying the auto plate to 90 though, I thought they were the same all the way to 92? I just pulled the auto plate out of my 92 and have no foreseeable need for it.
The radio worked when I took it out of the car in like 1999. It has been in the basement since, I'll have to find it though and I would have to make sure it isn't the one from the 91 GTA. :rofl:

Not sure what to ask for either.

V
05-04-2017, 07:15 PM
Well, both parts are my the '88 Notchback so I'm trying to get the correct parts.
I believe 91-92 had a selector that moved with the shifter, to point to what gear it was in. 85-90 just lit up and that was it.
And yea, let me know about the radio. The steering wheel controls started in 88 but apparently the harness connector changed in 89 so that's why I need an 88 only one.

PolarBear
05-04-2017, 08:55 PM
You're right, it does have the sliding indicator. I never noticed before. I think I have the one from my 88 too.

Hit me up on FB for faster responses. I will look for both of them this weekend and get you some pictures

Punkmaster 98
05-04-2017, 09:39 PM
I have one from an 87

PolarBear
05-08-2017, 03:13 PM
I found the radios and the auto shift plate, I was busy and didn't get pictures though.

The shift plate from my 88 also has the gear indicator slider like my 92, so I am not sure if there was a break on when/who got them or if someone installed the wrong on in my car or yours.