Classic Car Radio Upgrade - Using your factory radio!

[@debbieb8431]

Wow, I was just about to do what you said not to. Add new speakers to my vintage 68 mustang radio. Glad I watched!

[@pags409]

I had no idea this can be done. Just emailed one company in SC, hope they can do something for me. Thx for the 411

[@QualityClassics]

You're welcome!

[@victorbustos3242]

What company do y’all send ur radios to get the internals swapped?

[@machineman6498]

Did not know about the compatibility thing with modern speakers. Thank You!

[@rexjolles]

You could get a redirad, which connects to the antenna port, and then it has a 3.5mm headphone jack to plug into stuff. It's about $20

[@juananjelnafarrate682]

Where at? All I see in 150 dollars for a AM Redirad

[@Analog_Ad]

Thanks for the info! Looking to do this for my '66 Mustang now. Are there any companies you recommend?

[@califas69]

Can you use aftermarket stereo speakers with a oem classic car radio?

[@cookcars1]

That's a great alternative. I like the looks of my Ford AM radio in my '66 but it's not very useful since there is not much in terms of music on AM. What is a general cost for doing something l like that? Thanks!

[@QualityClassics]

Exactly! It's usually around $300 - $500 depending on the options you select.

[@64ssmalibu]

My 68 f250 ran me just under 800 with dash speaker. But that was with the full conversation with HD.

[@paulortaglia1852]

I have a 1976 Pontiac what an aftermarket kraco radio I replaced it with another aftermarket Krakow radio and I use the 1:00 amp fuse with blue the other radio had a 3 amp fuse I was told to try a 5 amp which did work on a test bench what is the proper fuse to use for a 1976 Pontiac radio system

[@debbieb8431]

What’s the rough cost of sending this off for new internals?

[@williamb454]

Can you do mine ? I got a 75 K10 4x4 and I have the old radio??

[@alcatrazz7827]

So what should I do to the radio in my 66 tbird?

[@beetlebuilder5882]

I like the idea of keeping the look of the factory radio but i can't justify spending $500 on it when i could get a new radio for less than $100 that would work just as good.

[@bobfranz5211]

I have a 1967 Mustang AM radio I'd like to upgrade like the one you did in the video. Would you do that for mine? I'm looking for someone to do it and yours is the first video/ad(?) I've seen.

[@50rocket82]

Besides radios do you know of any company I can send my gauges to get them upgraded ?

[@QualityClassics]

I would highly recommend going with the Dakota Digital RTX gauges. They're amazing, we've been using them a lot! I'm going to be doing a video on them soon. It depends on what car you have though.

[@50rocket82]

@ I have a 51’ Mercury and wanted to start using my original gauges but yea I’ll look into maybe swapping the whole dash for one of those Dakota Digitals

[@brianandrews7099]

Yes, the radio with these improvements will sound better than the factory radio from 55 plus years ago. No, it won’t sound like the stereo in your modern car! Two small speakers occupying the space of one larger “oval” speaker in the middle of the dash (even if you have another set in the middle of the rear window package tray) will not give you any real stereo separation. It will sound better than the original, give you greater option of what you want to hear, and will very likely be enough of an improvement for the way most people use and enjoy their old cars. Although it may seem obvious to some but others may need to be reminded to adjust their expectations if they are looking for the modern, full stereo sound that most new cars or professional level custom sound systems will provide; you will need to look further and spend more.

[@hagasn]

how much i need help for my mopar

[@billpayne3983]

Interesting. A shame it doesn’t actually demonstrate how to install a classic car radio i.e. how to connect to power supply, to speakers etc.

[@QualityClassics]

Thank you, I appreciate this feedback and I'll definitely do that video for you! I've added it to my list 👍🏻

[@ricfisher7295]

How much would charge me to up grade my 1975 vega has am/fm with slide bar I'll pay shipping also i still have factory speakers. Will be getting replaced

[@QualityClassics]

We don't offer this service.

[@genric_sloth971]

I would either go with a pop out double din screen. Or look at products like custom auto sound and find something close

[@genric_sloth971]

Another brand would be Retro Manufacturing specifically the Grand Prix style

[@keepondoubletruckin8466]

Thank You

[@poijupoij]

What front speaker do you recommend?

[@QualityClassics]

For which year?

[@poijupoij]

@@QualityClassics 67 with the old radio.

[@Q8motorclassic]

So why you dont be a helpfull and tell us where can we do it?

[@808kicks2]

Exactly! Weird video.loads of takers but all tight lipped very weird

[@samaxe6495]

For about $600-$700 anyone can have this done. Show us how to do it ourselves.

[@QualityClassics]

No, it's not that expensive. Usually more around $350 - $400. I'm sure there are tutorials somewhere if that's what you're looking for.

[@bigdonward]

I contacted Aurora Design before and they wouldn't sell to public, not even to electrical engineer.

[@geoffglave2630]

@@bigdonward Yes, only through their dealer network, I think.

[@redciroc1211]

They sell vintage radios

[@QualityClassics]

yep

[@Dave31452]

That video sucked. He didn't do any installing at all-just a lot of talking. What a waste!!!