<VV> Radio Conversion

[Michael Kovacs]

Bill,
 You are always experimenting. I assume the radio works well in NYC, but how 
'bout in the boonies like where some of us work. I have tried several 
inexpensive FM radios but they usually do not hold the stations and drift 
terribly.  Please send unto me the details

Please send unto me the details. Sorry we did not meet at the convention , but I 
was one busy person. Despite running the rally, I did manage to enter the 
autocross and managed to win best in show in the Concours.

Currently pulled the engine out of my Fitch and will replace pistons and 
cylinders.

 MIKE KOVACS




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From: Bill H. <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Mon, March 4, 2013 1:21:28 PM
Subject: <VV> Radio Conversion

                                                                              
B"H

In case anyone out there is interested, and you have an old, non-working Delco 
65-69 factory radio...

I was playing around with my non-working original Delco radio, when the idea hit 
me that I could put the electronics from a newer stereo into the faceplate of 
the Delco and get a factory look with modern electronics.

It turned out to be easier than I thought, and, while I still have some minor 
cosmetics to finish, it actually looks pretty good, and it functions, too!

If you have a modern radio/stereo that has shafts, you can fit them into the 
faceplate of the old Delco radio and get a factory look along with FM and MP3 
capability.  You'll have to cut up the newer radio for clearance of the 
electronics and shaft.


I used a Dual cassette/FM/AM/aux input radio that I bought at AutoZone for 
$24.99.  If anyone's interested, I'll post the directions and details.