KHE-300-USB for 1963 Chevy with bluetooth

Product Description

The 1963 Chevrolet was clean, crisp and confident, and the Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne from that year remain favorites for cruising and showing. Its dash has a distinctive look that is easy to spoil with the wrong radio. The KHE-300-USB with Bluetooth for the 1963 Chevy is designed to keep that dash looking original while giving you the music options you want today.

Built for the 1963 Chevrolet

This is the 1963 Chevy version of Ken Harrison's KHE-300. It is made to go into the factory radio location so you avoid cutting the dash. A black or chrome nose piece is offered, which lets you match the radio to your trim.

Features at a Glance

The KHE series owner's manual lists the following:

• Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
• Front USB input for MP3 files
• Front mini SD card reader
• PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner with automatic mono/stereo
• 6 AM and 6 FM presets, with preset scan and auto store
• Manual up/down tuning, seek and auto scan
• Separate bass and treble controls and a front/rear fader
• LCD display with clock
• Auto antenna power lead, RCA pre-outs and rear auxiliary input
• 50 watts x 4 channels (200 watts of system power)

Together, those features let you choose how you listen on any given day. Stream from your phone over Bluetooth, play MP3 files from a USB drive or SD card, or tune the digital AM/FM radio. The front/rear fader and separate bass and treble controls let you balance the sound for your speakers and cabin.

Why Choose a Dash-Specific Radio

A 1963 Chevy dash was not designed for a modern DIN-size stereo. Forcing one in usually means cutting metal or using an obvious adapter. A dash-specific classic car stereo like the KHE-300 avoids that, and it keeps the car easy to return to stock if you ever want to reinstall the original radio.

Options for a Complete Setup

The options on this page let you add the rest of the system at the same time. You can add a front dual voice coil speaker, which plays both stereo channels through a single dash speaker, a rear 6x9 speaker pair (choose the Custom Autosound 6x9 pair or an upgraded Pioneer pair), and a hideaway antenna that avoids drilling a fender for a mast. Planning the speakers and antenna along with the radio makes the installation easier and helps everything work together.

Before Installing

Check that the car's electrical system is 12-volt negative ground and look over the wiring behind the dash for brittle insulation or old splices. Use a fused power supply and a clean, solid ground. Ken Harrison's manual suggests installation by an auto radio specialist, and that is worth considering if you are not experienced with automotive wiring. Vintage Car Radio sells the radio and accessories only and does not offer installation.

About the Feature List

Earlier versions of this listing mentioned a cassette deck and different preset numbers that do not match the current radio. The features above come from the KHE series owner's manual. If one particular feature is important to you, contact us and we will confirm it before you order.

For a 1963 Chevy that gets driven and enjoyed, the KHE-300 is a practical way to bring the sound system up to date without changing the character of the car.