AM/FM radio conversion experience?

I have a 67 AM/FM radio in my 67 Sportwagon that needs to be rebuilt and instead of just a classic radio rebuild I am considering a conversion to digital AM/FM including blue tooth while retaining the stock appearance. Anybody out there have experience with this approach and one or more of these vendors who advertise the digital conversion?

Bobs Radio Repair , California
Classic Car Radio Repair, Arizona
D7M Radio Repair, South Carolina
Walt's Classic Car Radio, Alabama

Thanks in advance for your comments,

 

I haven't dealt with this guy personally, but another experienced Buick guy told me he had this company do a radio for his '64 Skylark. He said he was very happy with the work done.

http://www.billtheradioguy.com/

 

Thanks, his web site looks good and I will call him.

 

I have mine done by a guy from AZ, he's on here but I can't remember his name. I have contact info though as he's doing a 66 Skylark AM/FM for me right now. PM me if you need info, price is lower.

 

Jim shepard
Scottsdale Arizona

 

Thanks guys. I committed the radio rebuild to S&M Electro-Tech Inc in Blaine, MN. Greg the owner has been in the business for years and has speakers remade for classic cars and does the digital tuner conversion and your radio looks the same. I have two speakers on their way to replace the OEM 50 year old ones and the radio will be done in about 10 days as I just sent it today. One advantage in the digital conversion is you can use 4 ohm speakers instead of 8-10 ohm originally in the car. The 4 ohm speakers are what is available in the audio world today so the radio should sound great. I am also getting the ability to connect an I-Pod, I-Phone, etc. if you want to play back music, podcasts etc. Will up date post when I get the radio back and hooked up.

 

I can add bluetooth to any vintage Delco radio and it will play like new while retaining all of its original electronics. J65pony@aol.com 480-235-1964. Right now radio repairs are running about 10 days. Jim

 

www.joesclassiccarradio.com

Offers many options, from FM modules to Bluetooth adapters. He installed a flash drive adapter in my 1967 AM radio. Very satisfied with his service.


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I have had a few radios done by Greg, you will be happy.

Nelson

 

Hello Chuck , I'm at the same point of you . As I consider buying a "stock appearance" modern radio (USP,Iphone,CD,recharging GPS or other devices,etc) that would fit in my original bezel

Here's what kind of radio I found on ebay , but I have no confirmation yet if it's a direct fit ...
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?318160-Slidebar-radio&p=2652730#post2652730

 

Yes, they are a direct fit and I can take a photo of the one in my 67 Convertible or 67 Coupe if you would like to see it. I also bought the kick panel speakers for the convertible since there were not rear speakers on a rear shelf under a rear window.

 

Nice , that' what I'd like to know before buying one !

I want to keep the original bezel and get rid of my actual radio under the dash plus ... USB and all other features , thank you for the answer !