Are any of the retro stereos any good?

[BigDuke6 17]

Need a radio for my car.  I recall reading that one of the brands crap.

[Alan_Mac 48]

I have a Retro sound 1969-73 Ford Mustang Hermosa Radio. It is very good and looks great.  A little tedious to install with the correct alignment.  I use two external pioneer amps that power 4 speakers in the dash, two on the package tray and a sub in the trunk.  

[fvike 173]

The Retro Sound "San Diego" model has DAB radio. Here in Norway, it is the only choice, since the FM radio net has been shut off. 

[bigmal 225]

I have a Retro Sound Long Beech and I'm very happy with it. The only thing is they don't bolt directly into the standard Mustang radio bracket so it will need a bit of modification. I don't know of any radios that would bolt strait in though.

[TexasEd 188]

Has anyone modified an original AM radio with Bluetooth and digital guts?

[Alan_Mac 48]

My retro sound unit bolted in without any US OEM bracket modification on my 70.  I trimmed my Model 2 retro sound brackets as I remember.  

[69RavenConv 286]

Any of the Ford factory AM/FM radios from 1969 up through the mid-1980's will fit out cars. As mentioned above, they can be modified with an input jack if wanted.

[rmarks 20]

I had my AM/8-track converted to AM/FM stereo/8-track.

[1969_Mach1 333]

I found an early 1970's NOS RCA brand AM/FM/8-track with 4-way fader on ebay.  I installed Blaupunkt 6x9 speakers in one of those aftermarket trap doors in the back and 4" kick panel speakers up front.  It installed using the stock front and rear mounting brackets and sounds much better than I had expected.  At least the AM/FM portion.  I'm older but not old enough to own any 8-tracks.

[mwye0627 44]

On 9/15/2019 at 11:51 PM, TexasEd said:

Has anyone modified an original AM radio with Bluetooth and digital guts?

There are multiple companies that convert basic classic car radios.  Google - Aurora Designs conversions and you will find links to some of these specialists.  Prices are around $399 for a digital AM/FM Stereo conversion with 4 Channel 45 Watt speaker outputs (180 Watt RMS total).

You can also get Bluetooth for about $125 extra, and Bluetooth + USB for about $150 extra...   From all I have heard, these are awesome upgrades and allow you to maintain your Stock Radio Appearance.

Here is a link to the manufacturer. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a link to their list of installers.  

http://www.tech-retro.com/Aurora_Design/Home.html

[Dave R. 85]

I'd rather listen to my cammed up .030 over CobraJet than a radio.     Dave R.

[Mike65 475]

On 9/16/2019 at 11:08 PM, 69RavenConv said:

Any of the Ford factory AM/FM radios from 1969 up through the mid-1980's will fit out cars. As mentioned above, they can be modified with an input jack if wanted.

I found a am/fm stereo from a 1980 T-B that was a direct swap into the factory bracket. I had a member here convert it so I can use my MP-3 player with it.

 

[BigDuke6 17]

and here I was only looking for 1969/1970 factory radios.  Thanks for the pro tips on the other factory years that are direct fits.

[danno 128]

If you want to keep the original look like Mike65 has shown above, I have another option.   I can install a separate auxillary audo input on these.  I have it on mine and have done it for several on this forum.  With this mod, you click a switch and it converts to the aux input.   Then if you want Bluetooth, you put a Bluetooth receiver on the aux input.  The Bluetooth receivers are about $25 on Amazon.  I can do the work on a  AM/FM radio ( like Mike's) for under $100.    I also have a radio like Mike's that I could sell to you.   You  could get the radio with MP3 and Bluetooth for about $150.   I can explain more about it if you are interested.

[BigDuke6 17]

23 hours ago, danno said:

If you want to keep the original look like Mike65 has shown above, I have another option.   I can install a separate auxillary audo input on these.  I have it on mine and have done it for several on this forum.  With this mod, you click a switch and it converts to the aux input.   Then if you want Bluetooth, you put a Bluetooth receiver on the aux input.  The Bluetooth receivers are about $25 on Amazon.  I can do the work on a  AM/FM radio ( like Mike's) for under $100.    I also have a radio like Mike's that I could sell to you.   You  could get the radio with MP3 and Bluetooth for about $150.   I can explain more about it if you are interested.

Interested.  Will contact.

[69RavenConv 286]

If you're really compulsive, you can even wipe the faceplate silkscreen and replace it with the correct font for 1969.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-1970-FORD-MUSTANG-OR-SHELBY-AM-FM-AM-FM-STEREO-RADIO-FACE-DECAL-NEW/362772392129?hash=item5476eb68c1:g:UUQAAOxy43FRZNY~