Original radios

[flstf09]

I did a search on here for info.Am I correct by what I read a 72 was available with am radio,am/fm or am/8 track? Anyway I'm looking for an original working radio either am or am/8 track.Does anybody have anything for sale or know where I can get a correctly working nice one?

 

[Boss1Ray]

I'd check with Don @ Ohio Mustang Supply.

It might be nice if you first had your Marti Report and/or factory invoice to let you know which one your car had when it was new.

Ray

 

[flstf09]

I'm not concerned with having exactly what it came with.It has a cheap aftermarket cassette player that doesn't work in it now.Id just like to have a period correct radio in it.

 

[Boss1Ray]

Understand. Lots of options. Some run a simple AM radio but actually USE a hidden newer MP3-capable sound system.

I've seen them hidden nicely!

Ray

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

The AM only had one speaker up front in middle.

The AM/FM had speakers in the doors which requires the boots and the wire harness along with the grills and speakers.

The AM/ 8 Track had the same door speakers as the AM/FM.

If you are wanting to look original you will need to find the wire harness and the speakers and grills along with the rubber boots that go between the A post and the door. They are not reproduced. You can get new speakers but not the rubber parts. Pic attached showing on a 73 vert.

I picked up a couple of the AM/ 8tracks on eBay for $90.00 one worked other for parts. You can get them refurbished, usually a .99 cent part bad. Look for a local guy the ones online rip you.

The 8-track tapes require some up keep also and there are people online that sell all the pieces. I use to blow peoples minds with my 8-track with pink floyd dark side of the moon. I blew the speakers a couple times and had to replace, lol. The rubber boots are the hard thing to find they repo the speaker grills and you can get several speakers that will fit.

 

[Mister 4x4]

If you just want 'the look' with the additional functionality of AM/FM, USB, MP3, Bluetooth + hands-free phone calls, optional 6-disc CD changer, with plenty of output options for 2 or 4 speaker configurations, with or without amps + sub-woofers, you might look at one of the Retrosound or Custom AutoSound systems. I think they also make antenna plug-in modules to allow plugging an iPod into factory radios.

Here's a shot of my Retrosound Model 2 unit in the dash with a Ford Philco screen protector.

 

[flstf09]

I've thought about the retro looking modern stereo thing.I really don't need all that fancy garbage.I really don't even care about having music,the 521 sings the song I like but the wife ******* about not having tunes.

 

[rocket366]

I've thought about the retro looking modern stereo thing.I really don't need all that fancy garbage.I really don't even care about having music,the 521 sings the song I like but the wife ******* about not having tunes.

Copy That!

I got an original AM radio off ebay for about $35 and hooked it up with the dash speaker which is OK for talk news etc.

(I think I paid as much for the stinkin correct knobs)

I didn't want my side glass blown out for someone to snatch a nice head unit.

When on a trip I throw a blue tooth speaker in the car and play music from my phone.

Paul

 

[mrmach1]

I did a search on here for info.Am I correct by what I read a 72 was available with am radio,am/fm or am/8 track? Anyway I'm looking for an original working radio either am or am/8 track.Does anybody have anything for sale or know where I can get a correctly working nice one?

I have an AM/FM 8 track in repairable condition but it's from a 73. it can be yours for the cost of shipping and a pizza.

 

[Boss1Ray]

I did a search on here for info.Am I correct by what I read a 72 was available with am radio,am/fm or am/8 track? Anyway I'm looking for an original working radio either am or am/8 track.Does anybody have anything for sale or know where I can get a correctly working nice one?

I have an AM/FM 8 track in repairable condition but it's from a 73. it can be yours for the cost of shipping and a pizza.

Not totally sure about 73 but I know for 1971 and 1972 cars - there were no AM/FM 8-track units. Only AM 8-track. Back when they were new a lot of folks would order the "JC Whitney" version of the FM converter that got power and slid in just like a 8-track tape.





Ray

 

[MeZapU]

I just purchased a Custom Autosound flip face style retro radio. I was pretty disappointed at its chincy quality for $275. Thinking of sending it back.

 

[Mister 4x4]

Wow - I've heard both good and bad things about them over the years. That sucks to hear more bad news.

I can honestly say I love my Retrosound Model 2. Then again, I kinda like having all that fancy garbage in my ancient muscle car.