Kenwood KRC 434 Cassette Deck Install in a 1985 IROC Z28
The wait is over! After trying a Kenwood swap that didn’t quite work out, I sent our original 1985 Delco cassette deck to the experts at M&R Electronics in Michigan for a full refresh.
In this video, I’ve got a special helper in the garage—Junior! We’re walking through the final plug-and-play installation of the refurbished factory unit and testing it out with a vintage cassette collection. It’s a great feeling to have that 80s "click" and auto-reverse back in action while keeping the interior 100% original.
In this video:
00:27 — Why I chose a professional refresh over a DIY repair.
03:03 — The update: Dealing with the Kenwood unit vs. the restored Delco.
04:31 — Special Guest: Junior joins the "PCH Garage" crew for the install.
05:50 — Reconnecting the factory harness and antenna.
08:15 — The Moment of Truth: Inserting the first tape!
10:15 — Dash reassembly and the "phony screw" discovery.
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