Add AUX input to old AM radio

[@darwinward3048]

Thank you, Thank you. worked great. amazing to combine old 69 technology with new technology.

[@FMFInnovations]

This is Amazing, thank you. After a few hours of trying to figure out what I actually need, here it is. NOTHING replaces the original radios in these classic trucks/cars. Love it, dude, thanks for the help.

[@martinsalazar9042]

The best video so far!!!!!!!!!!

[@brapcast]

You are an angel!

[@hiii-guys620]

Could you do a video where you show how to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to the radio and having at the same time the option to connected to aux, so you can switch between AUX and Bluetooth Mode

[@tankerman4916]

this is a great how to vid. I have a 67 Bonneville, want to put am radio in with aux. to be hooked up yo reverb before speakers. Will this give me what i want to do? P.S You really know your stuff!

[@MinorConvenience]

Sorry I’m not sure what you are asking

[@heathhenderson7217]

Thanks for providing such great how to information. Is the resistor size based on your radio or the aux input? I have a 55 delo I would like to do the same thing with.

[@MinorConvenience]

the resistor is to "trick" your device ie iphone ipod mp3 player etc to play in mono instead of stereo mode.

[@claytonhaske]

@@MinorConvenience what if you want it to play in stereo, what would you do?

[@MinorConvenience]

@@claytonhaske this radio is a mono unit

[@brapcast]

I have just finished this with a corvair delco radio and I’m shocked how well it works! I have been trying a potentiometer on pin 4 and the only difference I hear between 0 and 200 is a gradual deadening of that channel in the mix of the two. Am I missing something?

[@MinorConvenience]

Why add another pot?

[@GuitarMan22]

Hi great video - what was the value of the resister? Thx

[@FMFInnovations]

You don't mention the watt ratting on the resistor, what do you suggest?

[@MinorConvenience]

Anything will do there isn’t any power passed through it.

[@twotone_ra6558]

Great video man! Question, do you think this method would work for a mid 80s Toyota radio?

[@MinorConvenience]

Should work on any radio with AM input. Colour of the wires might be different though.

[@80fordmustang6]

So would this work on a older tube unit I have a 59 fairlane and it has the factory am radio

[@joshuaorourke5118]

question my 1950 Delco radio in my Cadillac has 2 speakers one in the back and one in the front what would I do differently?

[@MinorConvenience]

It’s probably still mono output so follow the same steps. My Avanti has the same speaker setup.

[@joshuaorourke5118]

@@MinorConvenience thanks for replying so soon, I'll definitely be doing this to my radio this week thanks!

[@jasonwilson6043]

This is awesome. Would a similar process work on a 70's era Delco AM/FM? I would LOVE to add bluetooth (and a microphone input) if at all possible. I see there a gentleman out there that does this as a service. He is fairly expensive though was wondering if I could somehow DIY it.

[@MinorConvenience]

i dont see why not

[@TheCatOfAges]

@@MinorConvenience would this process work on a 1950s ford tube radio?

[@MinorConvenience]

@@TheCatOfAges I’m not sure but I assume the AM tuning is the same. Open it up and see.

[@leannmeixner8073]

You are only getting one channel of the input device here ! You need a stereo hook up that joins both channels down to the "High Side" of the volume pot. I like to use a SHIELDED 3.5 mm plug ended cord. I run it thru any existing hole on the chassis, tie a strain relief knot, then solder the shield to the LOW SIDE of the pot,. Then, add 470 ohm to 4700 ohm resistor in series with the right and left channel "Hot" wires on the new incoming wire, and tie them both to the HIGH SIDE of the pot. Tape up anything that might short out but its best to just keep the leads short so no tape is needed. NOTE... "High side " lug is at 1 o clock if the center lug is a 12 o clock position as viewed from behind the pot. Thus, LOW SIDE is at 11 o'clock. Hope this is clear. Be sure to run any device very strongly into the radio, it wants a lot of signal into the pot. This can be done on vintage home radios too. Be sure to unplug the aux device to use the AM radio normally. Dont let the male plug touch metal or it will short out the radio signal, OR, use a female jack on the end of the cord and use a M to M adapter or cord when using the aux input. That way the female ended cord can be stowed away anywhere. I usually run the cord into the glovebox.

[@MinorConvenience]

Thanks, this will be helpful for anyone who wants stereo. I mention in the video this is for mono. The Avanti had only one speaker in the Center of the dash. In 1963 you could pay extra and have a second speaker centred in the rear. Unfortunately no stereo option.

[@gerardoceja6577]

Would it be the same steps for a Bluetooth Audio receiver

[@MinorConvenience]

assuming your Bluetooth audio receiver has AUX in then yes it would be

[@landonproductions2373]

Do I have to use the aux jack with 5 pins or can I use one with 3 pins?

[@MinorConvenience]

You can but don’t hook the AM signal back up or the sounds 2 will overlap

[@jeisonlorenzana2143]

where can y buy all that

[@MinorConvenience]

Link to the aux is in the description.

[@dmp4537]

Thanks for sharing the video. I have been looking for some info on this for my 66 ford AM radio for a while. I have a few questions if you can help me understand. 1. do I need 80-220 ohms or is 75 ohms ok? I ask because I have 75ohms locally, but can get some 80-220 online if it is important. Just not sure if this is an exact calculation I need to meet or not. 2. can this be done with a 3 pin 3.5 jack ( I see these much more) or by using something like this so I can cut off end and mount clean. www.amazon.com/Dashboard-Waterproof-Extension-Mounting-Motorcycle/dp/B01MQZOH22/ref=sr_1_51?dchild=1&keywords=female+3.5+mounted+jack&qid=1595904611&s=electronics&sr=1-51 3. are you aware of how to add Bluetooth to a vintage am? I figure there must be a way to add something like this (it has power, neg, left and right?): www.amazon.com/Fusion-MS-BT100-Bluetooth-Dongle-Marine/dp/B00CUMQU50/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=fusion+bt100&qid=1595901797&sr=8-2 Thanks again. Great video!!

[@MinorConvenience]

sorry for the late reply didnt notice i had a unanswered comment. 75ohm may work but i believe you need at least 80ohm. yes you can use that jack you are referring to but i would not connect the AM signal back to the jack with that one. The reason i suggested the one above is because it will physically break the AM signal when you insert the AUX cable. The one you linked will not do this and if you connect the AM signal you will always be getting AM radio through you speakers regardless if you connect the AUX or not. There are ways to add Bluetooth but they are much more expensive and i have not tried.

[@riverboatman3732]

Why didn't you move all the other wires out of the way. You smoked the insulation off of your other wires.

[@MinorConvenience]

That’s just the camera angle. Just the solder with flux core smoking.