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1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions #2718475
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Any opinions on the AM/FM reproductions radios that look like the originals but have digital tuning and bluetooth? Yearone sells them for about $725.00. I have a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner with an aftermarket radio and looking to replace with something more authentic looking. Also anyone know the size of the factory opening for an AM/FM radio. My opening looks like it was made larger at some point in time. Thanks.


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Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: Birdlover] #2718545
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There is a member on MOPARTS Bigmoneylewis he retro fits original radios.

Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: hemirdrnnr] #2718581
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I bought that radio and I am NOT impressed with it. Sometimes it just quits working and you have to turn it off and back on. The volume control is spotty, seems to have dead spots. If it was a $199 radio, I could live with it, but it is a joke at $600+.

Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: Birdlover] #2718586
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I have a real one for $450 if you are interested.

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Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: Birdlover] #2718654
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I had Barry's 8 Track do his Aurora 180 watt conversion & completely redo my am/fm 8 track for around $525 + a bit more for a quick rush. My bro has a 68 am fm 8 track that's pretty nice he wants to sell & I was thinking of having Barry do an Aurora
conversion on it. He's also got some Mopar radios on his site for sell. http://www.barrys8trackrepair.com/

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Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: Birdlover] #2718661
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We have bought and installed several from Antique automobile radios also known as Radios for old cars. We have been very happy with the fit, finish, quality and sound. I suspect they may be the source for year one's radio but am not sure. They are pricey but better than the other junk out there in our experiences. They sometimes have a 6 or so week back log but I have found dealers like classic or YO usually have them in stock. You can check them out at the link paosted below. Other than that I would say Big Money Lewis would be a good choice. he's been around here for quite some time and i haven't heard any complaints smile

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Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: Lee446] #2718665
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Originally Posted by Lee446
I bought that radio and I am NOT impressed with it. Sometimes it just quits working and you have to turn it off and back on. The volume control is spotty, seems to have dead spots. If it was a $199 radio, I could live with it, but it is a joke at $600+.


Hi Lee,
might want to check your grounds as that could cause the issues you describe. Otherwise give them a call and have them send you another beer

Re: 1969 B Body AM/FM Reproduction Radio Opinions [Re: TJP] #2718666
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I love the one I bought for my 70 charger but hate the wrong color of dash light. It is a greenish color. Anyone changed theirs out?







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