What radio should I put in my 69?

[Topless69GT 28]

I have not been on the forum for quite sometime dealing with all the fun stuff life has dealt my family over the last 12 months. Anyhow, I am getting ready to finish (by September) my 69 GT convertible and I am trying to figure out a good radio to put in the car that will let me use my iPod. I am trying to keep the car looking stock but I want a decent sound system. My car has factory door speakers and I am going to put upgraded speakers there and in the factory dash location. I am thinking I am going to have to go with a single DIN model and modify a reproduction radio bezel to fit. I know someone makes a radio bezel for that application but if I remember they are really stupid expensive. What have you guys done?

 

topless69gt

[Topless69GT 28]

I have not been on the forum for quite sometime dealing with all the fun stuff life has dealt my family over the last 12 months. Anyhow, I am getting ready to finish (by September) my 69 GT convertible and I am trying to figure out a good radio to put in the car that will let me use my iPod. I am trying to keep the car looking stock but I want a decent sound system. My car has factory door speakers and I am going to put upgraded speakers there and in the factory dash location. I am thinking I am going to have to go with a single DIN model and modify a reproduction radio bezel to fit. I know someone makes a radio bezel for that application but if I remember they are really stupid expensive. What have you guys done?

 

topless69gt

[SM69Mach 68]

Take a look at Custom Autosound. They have some that will fit stock location and mounting with all digital tuning and controls and it sounds great. They even make a iPod Connector as well. I put this in my car just recently and really like the set up.

[SM69Mach 68]

Take a look at Custom Autosound. They have some that will fit stock location and mounting with all digital tuning and controls and it sounds great. They even make a iPod Connector as well. I put this in my car just recently and really like the set up.

[rangerdoc 22]

+1 on Custom Autosound. You can also get their stuff through the normal parts places. I purchased the USA 630-model specifically for the Ipod issue. I haven't installed it yet, but it looks great.

[rangerdoc 22]

+1 on Custom Autosound. You can also get their stuff through the normal parts places. I purchased the USA 630-model specifically for the Ipod issue. I haven't installed it yet, but it looks great.

[StephenC 10]

This is the HU I just put in my 69 stang I love it. It has iPod interface with on screen display also its a single DIN and plays a whole bunch of audio formats.

[StephenC 10]

This is the HU I just put in my 69 stang I love it. It has iPod interface with on screen display also its a single DIN and plays a whole bunch of audio formats.

[panteramatt 1]

Never understood why with all the great recievers out there someone would wanna put and old a$$ stereo in even if it has upgrades. I guess if ya really want it to lok stock thats ok but just keep the stock one and put it back in when ya sell it. I just put in a REALLY nice pioneer hu that has full ipod controls and even had a usb and av jack in thr front AND the back of it! For the price, pioneer hu's are one of the best hu's you can buy.

[panteramatt 1]

Never understood why with all the great recievers out there someone would wanna put and old a$$ stereo in even if it has upgrades. I guess if ya really want it to lok stock thats ok but just keep the stock one and put it back in when ya sell it. I just put in a REALLY nice pioneer hu that has full ipod controls and even had a usb and av jack in thr front AND the back of it! For the price, pioneer hu's are one of the best hu's you can buy.

[Angel 24]

I agree. I run a pioneer also.

[Angel 24]

I agree. I run a pioneer also.

[ETstang 10]

I'll add my vote for the Autosound - it's got the look and all the new gizmos

I have a '69 vert also - consider a couple of speakers in the rear seat side panels

Or maybe a 250 lb. boomer in the trunk to really turn off everyone :-)

[ETstang 10]

I'll add my vote for the Autosound - it's got the look and all the new gizmos

I have a '69 vert also - consider a couple of speakers in the rear seat side panels

Or maybe a 250 lb. boomer in the trunk to really turn off everyone :-)

[69RavenConv 286]

Custom Autosound are cheap Chinese radios dressed up to look compatible with a Camaro, Mustang, Charger, whatever ... for a third of the price you could get an original Mustang radio on eBay, then get a FM iPod converter ... just my 2C

[69RavenConv 286]

Custom Autosound are cheap Chinese radios dressed up to look compatible with a Camaro, Mustang, Charger, whatever ... for a third of the price you could get an original Mustang radio on eBay, then get a FM iPod converter ... just my 2C

[Thunder Kiss 13]

Custom Autosound are cheap Chinese radios dressed up to look compatible with a Camaro, Mustang, Charger, whatever ... for a third of the price you could get an original Mustang radio on eBay, then get a FM iPod converter ... just my 2C

That's exactly what I did. As a bonus, the original radio picks up FM stations a LOT better than my old Custom Autosound radio did.

[Thunder Kiss 13]

Custom Autosound are cheap Chinese radios dressed up to look compatible with a Camaro, Mustang, Charger, whatever ... for a third of the price you could get an original Mustang radio on eBay, then get a FM iPod converter ... just my 2C

That's exactly what I did. As a bonus, the original radio picks up FM stations a LOT better than my old Custom Autosound radio did.

[jkskinsfan 19]

I'm just beginning the job of installing a Sony CD Stereo in my '69 SportsRoof. I plan on modifying my original Radio Bezel to accommodate it. I can post some pics when (If?) I get it finished.

[jkskinsfan 19]

I'm just beginning the job of installing a Sony CD Stereo in my '69 SportsRoof. I plan on modifying my original Radio Bezel to accommodate it. I can post some pics when (If?) I get it finished.

[Black_69_FB 49]

I'm going to buy one of these RetroSounds for the Mach very soon:

 

http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/15

 

Fit the stock dash location without mods like the Custom Auto Sound, but seem to have a much better rep.

[Black_69_FB 49]

I'm going to buy one of these RetroSounds for the Mach very soon:

 

http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/15

 

Fit the stock dash location without mods like the Custom Auto Sound, but seem to have a much better rep.

[Daves69Coupe 10]

I have an extra 7" Kenwood flip out lying around i might put in. Good sound, Navigation, bluetooth, even movies if i wanted to lol.

[Daves69Coupe 10]

I have an extra 7" Kenwood flip out lying around i might put in. Good sound, Navigation, bluetooth, even movies if i wanted to lol.

[Topless69GT 28]

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I am going to modify a reproduction bezel and go with a new single din head unit with ipod controls and HD radio. I am looking at a Kenwood model and Pioneer unit. I went this route because the custom auto sound radios are expensive and the FM iPod connectors really don't work well in the Indianapolis area. I tried cheap ones and expensive ones and none really seem to do the job. I am just happy that after 3 years on this restoration I am down to the radio selection and what rims and tires I am going to run on the car.