Please note that most vintage car radios can no longer be repaired to original stock
due to issues concerning parts availability and other reasons. Instead, it's time to
install brand new electronics that will add FM to your AM radio, offer a huge boost
in output power and allow for modern features like Bluetooth, Aux input and USB.
Your radio remains exactly the same from the dash, and you use the original controls
and tuner for control of all functions - including the new functions. Twist the Tone
control twice, and it becomes a temporary front-rear speaker fader that your radio
did not have before. To pair with a Bluetooth device, just twist the volume control.
A certain few radios can still be repaired to original stock - on these models, you will
see a separate price for that service. However, customer must be willing to perform
a modern internal conversion if necessary to restore safe and reliable operation.
Conversion prices include FM conversion with increased audio power, based on the
time and labor typically required for that model. Additional features cost extra and
are the same price regardless of the model:
Bluetooth - Wireless streaming and hands-free phone use -------------------- add 149.00
USB Reader - Play music stored on USB drive, charges USB devices -------- add 125.00
Both Bluetooth and USB (saves 49.00 on the pair) --------------------------------- add 225.00
HD Radio - Receive digital-only stations and substations ------------------------ add 125.00
An Aux Input is installed on all conversion jobs at no additional charge.
NOTE: To get the huge increase in output power requires a FULLY ISOLATED speaker system.
Each speaker requires its own dedicated pair of wires going all the way back to the radio, with
NO GROUNDS OR COMMONS in the speaker system. Also, you should replace your speakers
with ones capable of handling 30 watts RMS, or 60 watts "peak" depending on the rating system
used by the speaker manufacturer. One source for such speakers is SM Electro Tech.
In this manner, your radio would have a 12-wire harness in place of the original connectors,
along with complete hookup instructions and manuals for all functions you purchased.
For ease of installation, all your original connectors can be used - but this will result in output
power roughly equal to the original electronics. You will make this choice on the Work Order.
Scroll down for prices on car units, call me at 928-533-9666 with any questions.
ALL jobs require a printed and filled out Work Order included with the unit(s), and
ABSOLUTELY MUST be packed per the instructions on the "Packing" page. Radios
arriving with damage from careless packing will be RETURNED UNSERVICED.
