Product Description
Custom Autosound 1955-56 Chevy Belair Slide Bar radio
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1955- 1956 Chevy Belair Slidebar Radio: Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fit my car?
In our year/make/model search it's listed for the 1955-1956 Chevy Bel Air and 1955-1956 Chevy Belair. If yours isn't listed, contact us before ordering.
Is there a CD or Bluetooth upgrade?
Yes. The options include Single Slave CD.
Does it look like the original radio?
The 1955- 1956 Chevy Belair Slidebar Radio is styled to look like the factory radio, so your dash keeps its period appearance.
Can I buy speakers and an antenna at the same time?
Add-ons offered here are a front dual voice coil speaker, a rear 6x9 speaker pair (Custom Autosound 6x9 Speaker Pair and Upgraded Pioneer Speaker Pair), and an antenna (Hideaway Antenna and Power Antenna).
Slidebar radio specifications
- High power: max 300 watts (45W × 4 output channels per Slidebar user manual)
- AM/FM with RDS; 25 presets
- 7 selectable LCD color choices; hideaway digital display with classic slidebar look
- USB MP3/WMA player; iPod dock charge and control (30-pin cable; USB iPod/iPhone not supported)
- CD changer controller (Custom Autosound CD1 or USA-CD60)
- Auxiliary input; RCA pre-outs (2 pair) plus subwoofer line out with crossover
- Front/rear fader; left/right balance; bass / mid / treble; DSP EQ; loudness; clock
- Power antenna lead; last-volume memory
- Direct fit to OEM dash opening (vehicle-specific conversion)
- 12 V negative-ground only; speaker impedance 4–8 Ω
- Optional BluKit Bluetooth adapter for streaming / hands-free
- Custom Autosound 2-year parts / 1-year labor limited warranty (in-dash radios)
Slidebar wiring and tech tips
Typical Custom Autosound harness (confirm against the printed diagram that ships with your unit):
| Function | Wire |
|---|---|
| Ignition / ACC +12V | Red |
| Memory / constant +12V | Yellow |
| Ground | Black |
| Power antenna / remote | Blue (fully automatic antennas only) |
Important: Both red and yellow must be connected. Do not connect the blue lead to a semi-automatic (knob/switch) factory antenna — that can damage the radio (per Slidebar manual).
Speakers: 4–8 Ω; do not common speaker negatives to chassis ground. Rear mounting strap required (omission voids warranty per manual).
Vehicle: 1955-1956 Chevy Belair. Disconnect the battery before wiring. Vintage Car Radio does not install.
Slidebar manuals
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
Custom Autosound Limited Warranty
Per the Custom Autosound Slidebar / in-dash radio user manuals, parts are covered for 2 years and labor for 1 year from original purchase for defects in materials and workmanship (original purchaser).
Warranty does not cover antenna problems, installation damage, misuse, or unrelated vehicle electrical issues. Call Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676 for help coordinating service.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
FAQ — 1955-1956 Chevy Belair Slidebar
Will this fit without cutting the dash?
Slidebar conversions are made for the OEM opening for 1955-1956 Chevy Belair. Compare your dash to the product photos.
Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is available via the optional Custom Autosound BluKit adapter (unless your package already includes it).
Do you install?
No.
Warranty?
Custom Autosound in-dash radios: 2-year parts / 1-year labor per the Slidebar user manual.
Need help?
844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676.
Specs
Wiring / Tech Tips
Manuals
Warranty
Custom Autosound Limited Warranty
Per the Custom Autosound Slidebar / in-dash radio user manuals, parts are covered for 2 years and labor for 1 year from original purchase for defects in materials and workmanship (original purchaser).
Warranty does not cover antenna problems, installation damage, misuse, or unrelated vehicle electrical issues. Call Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676 for help coordinating service.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.