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Old 03-09-2021, 03:28 PM
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I there a modern radio available for my '68 GTO that requires NO mods to install?

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Old 03-09-2021, 05:09 PM
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Expensive and a 5-6 month wait list

https://www.classiccarstereos.com/19...bluetooth.html

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Geez....everything takes forever to get! I also saw there is a company that will rebuild originals?

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Solder a mini jack into the AM radio. You will be pleasantly surprised at the sound quality.. Either use a 10 ohm speaker or connect a amp to the high side..

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Old 03-10-2021, 02:43 PM
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Solder a mini jack into the AM radio. You will be pleasantly surprised at the sound quality.. Either use a 10 ohm speaker or connect a amp to the high side..
Could you provide a more indepth description of that process? An input jack? Or output jack? Where do you tap?

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That's cool, but wow that's expensive.

I unplugged my stock AM and put in a headless AM/FM/Bluetooth setup hidden behind my glovebox controlled by a remote. IIRC, it cost about $100. I never play the radio when I drive anyway, I prefer to listen to the exhaust.

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I would call Classic Car Stereos as with a search of their website the 230 appears to be available. I believe you can custom order a 630 or 740 for a nominal charge and get it in a couple weeks.

https://www.classiccarstereos.com/19...o-usa-230.html

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https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-design/fmr.html

look up a dealer to convert an original radio

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That's cool, but wow that's expensive.

I unplugged my stock AM and put in a headless AM/FM/Bluetooth setup hidden behind my glovebox controlled by a remote. IIRC, it cost about $100. I never play the radio when I drive anyway, I prefer to listen to the exhaust.
This is the way! Leave the stock radio there for looks.....

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