[98 SNAKE EATER]

Don't know much about these old radios, but the one in my 70 T/A doesn't work the way I remember them to.....

First off, it doesn't have a Delco stamp on it, so I assume it's an aftermarket of some sort.

Second, the preset buttons don't pull out to set like the manual states, instead, you push in, hold and it does a sweep before setting (kinda cool)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8PJxofOGpk

Can't compare it to my other 70 T/A cause it came with a Blaupunkt lol

Anyhoo, the car is Canadian, so I'm not sure if this is correct or not

[OG68]

Looks to be an AAR radio. Had one in my el Camino.
They use the factory faceplate with a new smaller chassis. Not a bad radio but mine was kinda glitchy. Sensitive to voltage levels.

https://www.classiccarstereos.com/19...ird-radio.html

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Wait, so you're saying this thing might have Bluetooth??

Holy poop I gotta go try this right meow

[unruhjonny]

does it have AM?
Does the face flip for an AM dial?

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Originally Posted by unruhjonny

does it have AM?
Does the face flip for an AM dial?

Yes and yes

Also, Ed was correct as it is an AAR radio w/Bluetooth

This is great cause I was actually considering a cheap Bluetooth adapter for the cigarette port lol

Here's another vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SDoeZYbd6o

[NAPA68]

I don't believe that car had a stock radio in it. I felt it was an aftermarket.

Tim

[roger1]

I've had the AAR unit and was not happy with it and changed it out for a RetroSound. The RetroSound is way better. Not perfect but I like it and would by another.

I've never had a Custom Auto Sound but they have a poor reputation and wouldn't ever try one.

That doesn't leave many options. I've never had experience with having an original converted to updated components but I have reservations about it. One of the popular companies for the updating process (Turnswitch) is no longer doing them using the Aurora components due to parts quality issues. Aurora is the company providing the circuit boards for all the conversion companies as far as I know.
Plus for getting the bluetooth feature, it's likely going to be in the $600 range. It also takes several months if not longer to get one converted.

So basically, I think RetroSound is the logical choice.

Since the first one, I have bought another RetroSound for another vehicle and happy with it too. Now I'm thinking about what to buy for my '69 GTO. I've reviewed some new options for hidden stereos but the drawbacks led me back to going with RetroSound yet again. It looks like they have a new model that fits the '69 - 72 GTO called the Daytona.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Originally Posted by NAPA68

I don't believe that car had a stock radio in it. I felt it was an aftermarket.

Tim