Mad4slalom
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hi all, anyone had the original am /fm radio modernised by a specialist company.? Eg, dab, bluetooth etc etc. Quite an expensive mod but keeps the period look . 
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James Vette
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Thank you for keeping the original style! 
johng
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My radio had been replaced by a more modern (1980s?) Pioneer unit that didn't fit properly and didn't work, so I've just fitted one of these. Not original, but has a period look and means I can get Planet Rock.
https://www.classiccarstereo.co.uk/...ereo/ccs-classic-200-dab-spindle-mount-radio/
https://www.classiccarstereo.co.uk/...ereo/ccs-classic-200-dab-spindle-mount-radio/
Mad4slalom
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Good option and cheaper than altering original.
Chuffer
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At least you will be able to sit in the car and listen to some groovy tunes whilst waiting for DVLA to pill their finger out !
Mad4slalom
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Have to be hits from the 70’sAt least you will be able to sit in the car and listen to some groovy tunes whilst waiting for DVLA to pill their finger out !
Adtheman
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Planet Rock, now ya talking. Nice looking radio
Roscobbc
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For me the real treat in listening to 60's and 70's music is threefold really -Is there any other kind ? Except for the classic late 1960`s hits too
1. you are listening on far better audio equipment than what was generally available back in the day and possibly hear things that were perhaps not audible before. Ok so some of the mono recordings back then were a bit dodgy.
2. perhaps opinion will be divided on re-recorded and enhanced original tracks.......me, I think they are great and allow you to hear the music how perhaps it should have been.
3. I can 're-visit' artists and music I may not have had time for for back 'in the day'
I don't listen to radio any more. Non of the general stations play anything of any interest to me. Caroline is superb if listening on-line and you can 'drill-down' in to the formidable list of presenters and thier own very individual choice of music. It amazes me somehow that there is so much 'unheard' music out there. Yes, Planet Rock is about the only other choice out there. On line radio, I miss listening to Arrow and some of the other staions that come and go.
I just love you tube and 'live' street music and the random nature of listening on Spotify.
sublimemike
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Radio delete ..big block pipes are the best music for me when driving with top down.
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Letank
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hi all, anyone had the original am /fm radio modernised by a specialist company.? Eg, dab, bluetooth etc etc. Quite an expensive mod but keeps the period look .
I’ve recently purchased a Retrosound system for my 73. It has all the modern technology but looks very similar to the original. You can customise the trims, bezel and even the knobs with period correct AC Delco / Chevrolet style ones. I haven’t installed it yet but will take some pics when I eventually get around to it.
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Adtheman
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Roscobbc
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Something like 1.5 watt output just dosent make the grade does it?I've had my '68 for 5 years. In that time I have NEVER turned the radio on. Why would I when I have side pipes