Vintage car radio Bluetooth upgrade

My brother-in-law asked if I could take a look at the radio from his classic car to see what was wrong with it and add Bluetooth.

[@jefflundquist5771]

You are an awesome electronics specialist who isn't afraid to come up with cool custom solutions. Bravo sir!

[@StuntProgrammer]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@td3993]

I added an aux input to a 1948 Ford radio made by Zenith. 8 tubes. Sounded great. Used it with my CD player back in the day. The AM radio itself, typical for Zenith, pulled in stations from all across the nation.

[@StuntProgrammer]

Awesome! Sounds like a great project 😀

[@steelcantuna]

This is like a college level course on adding Bluetooth to an old car radio!!!!!!!!!

[@StuntProgrammer]

Hahah, thank you 😉

[@k_xx]

That was really interesting, I loved the approach! Good stuff, definitely learned something from this.

[@StuntProgrammer]

+kxx Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@PapasDino]

Nice to have you back on the air again here Aaron, good project and explanation. 73 - Dino KL0S

[@StuntProgrammer]

+Dino Papas Thanks, Dino! I've got a couple more videos in the pipeline that I hope to wrap up soon.

[@fastm3980]

I wish i could do this 😐 to my 66 GMC Suburban Radio. Good work.

[@Organplayer1947]

Nicely shared!! I conceived of this same idea but am glad someone did a bench test. My 1963 Imperial has the ole AM radio which I repaired but ...AM?? NOT!!! I perceive you are also a Ham> My call WV6PBJ. Thank you for taking time to share!!!

[@StuntProgrammer]

Thanks for the kind words! 73 de KC8FQD

[@SeanBZA]

No RF working will be a shorted AF series germanium transistor there, from tin whiskers. You probably are getting a better frequency response out of the audio stage though than it ever had before, as the AM side would have been limited at the HF end and LF end anyway.

[@samaxe6495]

Aaron, If I send you a radio and the components, will you make a video showing us how to install the Aurora Design HD radio and Bluetooth modules in a vintage radio?

[@StuntProgrammer]

Hey, Sam! I sure appreciate the offer, but I've taken a break from making videos lately to focus on a big project my wife and I are working on together.

[@johnterpack3940]

That was interesting... but well above my paygrade. I guarantee if I tried this myself there would be smoke. Fortunately, there are companies that sell radios already converted to modern standards or that will convert your radio to a fully modern HD/Bluetooth receiver.

[@PelDaddy]

Which BT module are you using? Thanks for the video.

[@StuntProgrammer]

+PelDaddy This one: www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJMV0GU/?tag=bosbe02-20 (affiliate link)

[@heathhenderson7217]

Can you list the components you used for this build?

[@StuntProgrammer]

Sure. Looking at my Amazon order history it looks like the Bluetooth receiver was an Mpow MBR1. Aside from that, I think I used a few resistors and a capacitor (values depending on the application I guess) along with some perfboard, a little wire, and a 1/8" stereo jack. I think everything but the Bluetooth receiver came out of my "junk box".

[@lkmsl]

Do you take in any outside work ?

[@StuntProgrammer]

Sometimes! You're welcome to drop me an email. My address is aparks (at) aftermath (dot) net.

[@adamm2716]

bro with that shirt and those toys.. i meant tools. I can tell your a fun time

[@StuntProgrammer]

😂 Thanks, I try...

[@prun8893]

NERDS!!!!!

[@StuntProgrammer]

Yep, the Internet is full of them.