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Radio conversions to modern stereo #2558657
10/03/18 11:30 PM
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I want to get a non-working factory AM/FM converted to modern stereo with an MP3 jack and could use some references on places that do this conversion. Thanks.

Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2558709
10/04/18 01:11 AM
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These guys did the stock AM radio in my '73 W200, so it is all modern internals AM/FM stereo with a jack to plug my phone into for tunes. Could have had either a mini-USB or bluetooth connection. 8 speaker output also, but the radio looks just like it did from factory. A little on the pricey side, but I like it.

http://www.turnswitch.com/

There are a couple more out there doing this also.

Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2558745
10/04/18 03:40 AM
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BigMoneyLewis, a member on this site does conversions.

http://wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com/


Scott

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Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2558874
10/04/18 01:24 PM
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The modern easy way to put tunes in an old car is to strap one or two Aiwa Exos9's in the back seat, and use your smart phone and one of the popular music services to feed the music to them via Bluetooth. They will pair automatically and provide left and right channels.

That way you can move the speakers from car to car, to the garage, house or anywhere you want. The sound quality and bass are stunning, and they play for 9 to 13 hours on a charge.

I just picked one up after hearing them playing while strapped to a guys bike on the wharf in Santa Cruz. I was blown away by the richness and power of them. It sounded like a live band, and then I saw where all that sound was coming from. It was nothing short of amazing, and all from his smartphone and two Exos9's. The guy who was playing them said he had searched for 3 years and had tried dozens of other speakers until he stumbled across these.

I will swap them from my house, to the garage, to my 3 cars back seats and have awesome high fidelity for a bargain price.

There's really no better way to go these days unless you want to spend $5k+ on a system.


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1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: StukaJU87] #2559083
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Originally Posted By StukaJU87
BigMoneyLewis, a member on this site does conversions.

http://wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com/


Thanks for this! I was very pleased with the guys I linked. I have a '76 RC I'm working on also, and want a stock radio setup just like I got for my '73 truck. I will try this guy out for that one.

Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2559168
10/05/18 12:24 AM
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Thanks for the reference . Yes, we do hundreds of FM stereo conversions every year on pretty much anything 1960-1976 but we of course specialize in A B E body Mopar radios . Give us a call and our office manager will give you all the info .

Greg


gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955
Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: BigMoneyLewis] #2559188
10/05/18 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted By BigMoneyLewis
Thanks for the reference . Yes, we do hundreds of FM stereo conversions every year on pretty much anything 1960-1976 but we of course specialize in A B E body Mopar radios . Give us a call and our office manager will give you all the info .

Greg


Do you have a website?

Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2559262
10/05/18 06:38 AM
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Yes, someone already shared the link above..but here it is again.
http://wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com/

Greg


gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955
Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2561771
10/10/18 03:42 AM
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We do conversions also. Located in the great Pacifc Northwest. We have a turn around of two to three weeks and have lots of satisfied customers. Would be glad to give references.

See us on the web: BillTheRadioGuy.com

Call for a quick estimate: (360) 427 0513

Restorations and repairs also

Re: Radio conversions to modern stereo [Re: 440mopar] #2566813
10/20/18 04:24 AM
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