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Post by island65cruiser on Jun 15, 2018 22:12:23 GMT -5
As part of my current project I am changing out the dash, and wanted an updated stereo, with an OEM look. My car currently has a stereo in the glove box. I found a tech in Sarasota, Florida, GaryTayman.com, specializing in converting your classic radio to modern digital technology. For about $400.00, he will disassemble the radio, and rebuild it with the original Oldsmobile fascia, case, knobs and dial, but fully functional as an AM/FM Stereo. For about $200.00 more, Blue tooth and hidden USB inputs can be added. I listened to, and saw one of his radios in a 64 T-Bird. It looked and sounded great. I am going to send my radio in, and will share the results of the upgrade with board when it is done. He also offers stereo, dual cone speakers fitted for use in the original speaker locations of a 1965 Cutlass/442 dash and package tray, no modification needed. They run around $40.00 to $60.00. You can run all four stereo channels through the two speakers.
Turn around time is about 30 days. I'll have photos and feedback in a month or so.
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Post by joepadavano on Jun 16, 2018 8:20:55 GMT -5
I had the radio for my 67 Delta redone by Mike Hagen Retro Radios. I'm extremely pleased with the result. The face plate looks brand new. The unit now has 40 amps, AM/FM, USB, aux input, and aux outputs for an amp. I did not get the optional Bluetooth.
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Post by island65cruiser on Jun 16, 2018 9:51:44 GMT -5
Sounds similar, what was the cost?
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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jun 16, 2018 14:54:32 GMT -5
If you're changing the dash as well I imagine you're not doing an original restoration.
The aftermarket radios still have that "classic" look at about half the cost.
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Post by island65cruiser on Jun 16, 2018 15:59:44 GMT -5
I'm not doing a "100 point" type restoration, but I am just changing from a column shift, to floor shift dash. I want the interior to look original as possible. I saw those radios, but they have shiny chrome faces on them.I would prefer the stock look. Thanks any way for the tip.
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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jun 16, 2018 23:37:40 GMT -5
Right on. I was just wondering. It's definitely a cool service those guys are providing.
Let us know how it works out.
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Post by dolzinnig on Jun 18, 2018 7:55:36 GMT -5
Since I run all my music through my phone (via Spotify) I plan to put my stock radio head unit in but not even hook it up. Instead, I am going to run this Bluetooth Amplifier (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UTXQL74) which I can easily hide under the seat and control it from my phone. My car originally had a single speaker in the rear but I am probably going to get a 2-speaker package tray and put some decent 6x9" speakers in, potentially with some enclosures.
Just an option if you're smart phone savvy.
-G
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Post by island65cruiser on Jun 18, 2018 21:30:00 GMT -5
Thanks, but I'm a dinosaur, I can barely figure out how to use my phone for talking, and the occasional photo.
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Post by RIP OLDS on Jun 19, 2018 21:42:18 GMT -5
I simply installed an amp in the trunk with an Ipod adaptor. Ran a wire to the dash and have 1500 tunes at my fingertips. Original stock radio and speaker in place and functioning. Cost about $200 bucks.
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Post by island65cruiser on Jun 20, 2018 19:22:25 GMT -5
What's an IPOD? Just kidding. Good alternative, nut my stock radio doesn't work to begin with? Costs more to have it repaired to start with, than converted. Thanks anyway.
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Post by jerry63 on May 19, 2019 19:06:47 GMT -5
What's an IPOD? Just kidding. Good alternative, nut my stock radio doesn't work to begin with? Costs more to have it repaired to start with, than converted. Thanks anyway. Hello, do you have the radio knobs and the bezels for sale? thanks Jerry. |
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