Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kna4977 · 09-11-2006, 11:26 PM

I've heard that the original factory radios for the 71-72 trucks had to be fairly close to the radio tower to pick up a decent signal. I've also seen several of these radios restored to like new condition. My question is has anyone considered, or does anyone make or refurbish a radio to look like the original factory AM/FM with today's components that would work a lot better? If so, where could I find one? Basically I'm looking for a radio that looks original on the outside but has today's technology on the inside. XM or SIRIUS capabilities would also be nice.

ClemsonChevy · 09-12-2006, 02:02 AM

I've never seen one that looks EXACTLY like the originals, but there are some out there that will fit and look "vintage". Some even have built in controls to control a CD changer that you can hide in the truck. Most I've seen like this, however are around $300-400. For that, I'll just leave in a non working radio and hide a cd player in the glove box!

**Palf70Step** · 09-12-2006, 05:41 AM

I believe 68GMCDuallie had his redone to do satty radio.

**special-K** · 09-12-2006, 07:20 AM

There are businesses that do just what you want.They make them CD-ready for a remote changer as well.I can`t think of the name right off.But,they advertise in HemmingsMotorNews and the one place is in Sterling Heights,MI,as I recall.It will be under "Services".

chipflyer · 09-12-2006, 11:03 AM

I have an original AM/FM radio that was tuned last year and it works great. I pick up KC AM or FM stations just fine and I am in Topeka, roughly 80 miles. I don't agree that you have to be close to the tower to pick up a signal, at least I don't.

Jeff

cstanley · 09-12-2006, 11:23 AM

i am considering having my original retrofitted/upgraded. there are a few companies that take the radio apart, clean it, and install modern components/electronics that are operated by the original controls. they usually add cd changer controls and satty inputs, but the whole unit IS your original radio. you can't get a better fit than that.

67chevy2wd · 09-12-2006, 12:29 PM

Would they beable to make it capable to have an ipod hooked up to it?

Putter · 09-12-2006, 03:45 PM

Here you go, my friend. The best of the best.
Copied from their site....

Instead of restoring the original, we put modern electronics inside, providing crystal-clear FM stereo radio, and XM satellite radio. All with the original vintage exterior appearance unchanged.

We are the largest manufacturer and supplier of antique auto radio conversions and kits in the U.S.A. Our experience is unequalled. Our warehouse always contains 3,500–5,000 radios from 1932 through 1972.

http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/

zeeklu · 09-12-2006, 05:05 PM

I have a original AM radio that I had modified with an auxilary input .It is basically a pig tail that has a male stereo plug on the end. It works well with my xm radio and mp3 player. The only draw back is that it's mono but it is digital and crystal clear. The company that did it is not around anymore but I am sure somebody in Hemmings does it. Chris

msgross · 09-12-2006, 05:51 PM

I plan on saving money and doing the following:
1. Hide a modern CD player in the glove box or
2. buy a radio shack booster for a stock AM/FM http://www.nextag.com/Metra-Electron...41/prices-html, Hide an FM modulated CD player, and/or have a FM transmitter from wal-mart and be able to hook up anything, IPOD, XM etc... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2603620

Up to you on how much you want to spend but there are a lot of items that you can "hide" in your truck and keep the stock look.

Musclerodz · 09-12-2006, 05:57 PM

http://www.geocities.com/joesclassiccarradio/ I have dealt with Joe and he is good.

Mike

09-11-2006, 11:26 PM	#1
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 305	Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio I've heard that the original factory radios for the 71-72 trucks had to be fairly close to the radio tower to pick up a decent signal. I've also seen several of these radios restored to like new condition. My question is has anyone considered, or does anyone make or refurbish a radio to look like the original factory AM/FM with today's components that would work a lot better? If so, where could I find one? Basically I'm looking for a radio that looks original on the outside but has today's technology on the inside. XM or SIRIUS capabilities would also be nice.

09-12-2006, 02:02 AM	#2
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio I've never seen one that looks EXACTLY like the originals, but there are some out there that will fit and look "vintage". Some even have built in controls to control a CD changer that you can hide in the truck. Most I've seen like this, however are around $300-400. For that, I'll just leave in a non working radio and hide a cd player in the glove box! __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

09-12-2006, 05:41 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,707	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio I believe 68GMCDuallie had his redone to do satty radio. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-12-2006, 07:20 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio There are businesses that do just what you want.They make them CD-ready for a remote changer as well.I can`t think of the name right off.But,they advertise in HemmingsMotorNews and the one place is in Sterling Heights,MI,as I recall.It will be under "Services". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-12-2006, 11:03 AM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio I have an original AM/FM radio that was tuned last year and it works great. I pick up KC AM or FM stations just fine and I am in Topeka, roughly 80 miles. I don't agree that you have to be close to the tower to pick up a signal, at least I don't. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

09-12-2006, 11:23 AM	#6
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio i am considering having my original retrofitted/upgraded. there are a few companies that take the radio apart, clean it, and install modern components/electronics that are operated by the original controls. they usually add cd changer controls and satty inputs, but the whole unit IS your original radio. you can't get a better fit than that. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

09-12-2006, 12:29 PM	#7
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio Would they beable to make it capable to have an ipod hooked up to it? __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

09-12-2006, 03:45 PM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio Here you go, my friend. The best of the best. Copied from their site.... Instead of restoring the original, we put modern electronics inside, providing crystal-clear FM stereo radio, and XM satellite radio. All with the original vintage exterior appearance unchanged. We are the largest manufacturer and supplier of antique auto radio conversions and kits in the U.S.A. Our experience is unequalled. Our warehouse always contains 3,500–5,000 radios from 1932 through 1972. http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/ __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

09-12-2006, 05:05 PM	#9
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio I have a original AM radio that I had modified with an auxilary input .It is basically a pig tail that has a male stereo plug on the end. It works well with my xm radio and mp3 player. The only draw back is that it's mono but it is digital and crystal clear. The company that did it is not around anymore but I am sure somebody in Hemmings does it. Chris

09-12-2006, 05:51 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio I plan on saving money and doing the following: 1. Hide a modern CD player in the glove box or 2. buy a radio shack booster for a stock AM/FM http://www.nextag.com/Metra-Electron...41/prices-html, Hide an FM modulated CD player, and/or have a FM transmitter from wal-mart and be able to hook up anything, IPOD, XM etc... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2603620 Up to you on how much you want to spend but there are a lot of items that you can "hide" in your truck and keep the stock look. Last edited by msgross; 09-12-2006 at 05:51 PM.

09-12-2006, 05:57 PM	#11
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Souped Up Factory 67-72 AM/FM Radio http://www.geocities.com/joesclassiccarradio/ I have dealt with Joe and he is good. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath



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