Anyone here put a stock looking aftermarket type stereo that fits in the dash properly that can give recommendations? I see some on the internet but very few reviews or info on how each brand works. Can anyone provide any first hand info on an brands?? Thanks in advance!

Really? No one has done this? Seems hard to believe!

I was under the impression that Custom Auto Sound head units were the way to go, but I decided (for now) the mechanical music of my drivetrain is enough for me so I have not installed a sound system in my '67.

Thanks Salmon, I was leaning that way also but I wanted to hear if anyone has actually put one in and what the quality is.

http://www.vintageautoradio.com/ind...&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=67


This is the way to go if you want the best stock appearing radio.

I have one that I just installed but have yet to turn it on. Will report back later.

I have a thread a few years back. You can leave your stock radio and have all the functionality of modern radio!!!

You purchase a Bluetooth amplifier about $100-200 depending on desired wattage. Simply hook your desired speakers right into the amp. I mounted mine underneath the rear package shelf.

Getting a bit deeper... you can use the functionality of your cell phone or iPod to control your radio. You simply pair your phone to the amp and it will play what your phone /iPod plays, when a call comes in you just talk through your phones speaker and the audio output is through the cars speakers.

Again I stress system modifies nothing from your original equipment!!! You only need have your phone in the car. Simply hook your speakers directly to the amp and away you go.

Another key feature is that the amp has a voltage trigger. The system will not turn on until it sees 13v and turns off when votage drops below. This ensures that there is no voltage drop when parked or KOEO.

Thanks madgoat, look forward to seeing what you have to say!

Hey Goose, how you been bud? I remember your post, my problem is I have nothing, so that is why I am looking for a good look alike to put in my dash bezel. I want something that looks close to original but also fits in the dash bezel without mods.

I’ve been good, if I remember correctly the 1969 bird is one off as it relates to the radio. Its been a few years but I think I remember that there might be one option only! ($350) All others require cutting the upper and lower “center section radio frames” out of the dash bezel to fit. I’m fairly certain that also includes the vintage radio but Ames had a good listing for one that did fit. It’s been a few years so I might be off the pace as models are always changing. If you can find an original radio shell and go the Bluetooh route I can help explain it better.

Thanks Goose, will look at Ames. I am going to keep it simple and buy one item that way I am not spending almost twice as much on a couple different items now that I am starting to put the car back together.

I used this guy for my 64 Tempest and hope to use it for my 68 bird as well.

http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm

I really like the fact I still have the factory radio look in the car and the buttons still work too.

Thanks Rohrt, somehow I missed your post, but that link wont work for me. I can get to the main site but not the radio conversion part. So do you have a stock radio that they worked on for you? I dont have a radio to begin with so I an out of luck if that is the case. Do you have any pics?

Sent you a PM.

Thxs, PM back at you!