<VV> Radio Conversion? - Hide it

[Ken Lundy]

Looks like I'm entering this conversation a little late, so I'm not sure
what was said previously.
I chose to have my AM radio converted to AM/FM Stereo by Antique Automobile
Radio.
http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com
There's a dealer locator on the site. I brought my radio to the local dealer
and he did the conversion. Took a couple of weeks.
It looks completely stock on the outside, but has new electronics inside.
When you first turn the radio on it goes to FM.
To switch to AM, you simply turn the radio off, then on again.
There is no FM dial, so you have to search for your FM stations by ear.
I'm very happy with it.

Ken Lundy
NJ
64 Red Convertible


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> Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 07:43:06 -0800 (PST)
> From: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Radio Conversion? - Hide it
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> Very interesting, but I assume he did have to cut the dash to make room for
> the DIN stereo.
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> If you're only using your car occasionally, as a collector vehicle that isn't
> a driver, it seems to be an excellent solution.? However I use my car daily
> and I like the idea of not having to move anything to operate the stereo.? My
> unit works just like stock in that the original knobs work, the MP3 jack sits
> in a convenient spot on the front of the radio (I'm still working out the
> cosmetic details).
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> Another solution I'm considering is putting my FM/MP3 unit under the seat, it
> has a wireless remote that would let me turn it on and off, work the controls
> without ever seeing it.? That unit has USB input, which means I can use a
> thumb drive, copy all my MP3s to it, and leave the drive in the unit as a
> jukebox.? Then I would use the stock radio for AM only.
> 
> There are lots of clever folks out there who have all kinds of interesting
> ideas.? It's always fun to compare, thanks...Bill
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