Silverado Oem Stereo Replacement

[Conner2]

I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado with a stock CD, Cass, BOSE system. I want to be able to play my iPod in the truck. I don't need to control the iPod with the head. To get an replacement, I have to get some special modual so that the door chimes and instument cluster will work. ($!)

 

My question: Can I replace the 2003 OEM with a newer ('05, '06 etc) that has an aux input on the front, and be done with it. I figure that I can pick one up at the salvage yard for less than the combined cost of the new head & the modual and other shop supplies.

 

Any ideas?

 

Conner2

Chas, SC

[RAYS B4U]

Here's a write up on what you need to do over on SSS.com. IPOD Interface I put one in my '03 SS.