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4tiresngas · 10-01-2005, 08:14 PM

I know I found a website once that rebuilt old radios for our trucks and converted them to be XM ready. You got the stoc look with the latest technology. Anybody know who sales these? Thanks.

vtblazer · 10-01-2005, 09:03 PM

Don't know but sure would like to!
Great idea.

Anybody...?

zeeklu · 10-01-2005, 09:42 PM

I had it done to my radio but the web site isn't up anymore.It works good but it isn't stereo. Tomorrow I'll look through my paperwork and get a phone number. Chris

70 shorty · 10-01-2005, 10:22 PM

My buddy just uses an add on XM receiver in his 66 Vette. He carries it back and forth to all his vehicles, totally a plug in deal.

69 Short Fleet · 10-02-2005, 02:05 AM

If I remember right the conversion for our stock truck radios to XM was like crazy $$$ around $700 US. I have heard that XM is a really cool format though and has a ton of variety. Doug

krue · 10-02-2005, 02:10 AM

All you need is a tape player.

Homeboy · 10-02-2005, 02:25 AM

My Delphi Roady II has a built-in FM Modulator, so you just pick one of the FM stations that is supported, plug it in to the cig lighter, and throw the wired antenna onto the dash. I move it between vehicles, just like my radar detector. Not sure I could go back to listening to regular terestrial radio again. They are on sale at XM's site for $49.99.

http://www.xmradio.com/roady2/index.jsp

jakeslim · 10-02-2005, 02:26 AM

it will be hard to get Howard Stern on XM....

zeeklu · 10-02-2005, 07:17 AM

The conversion for the stock radio was around $150. The conversion gives you a lead out of the radio that you plug your XM reciever into. It probably would work with Sirrus depending on the type of plug they use. Chris

Tycoon4u · 10-02-2005, 07:33 AM

sirius satalite radio is way better than xm. I know, I drive 160,000 miles a year and need the entertainment. Never would listen to terestrial radio again.

nitor · 10-02-2005, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tycoon4u

sirius satalite radio is way better than xm. I know, I drive 160,000 miles a year and need the entertainment. Never would listen to terestrial radio again.

I know the receivers are about the same price. What's the price difference for the service between the two?

cdowns · 10-02-2005, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

All you need is a tape player.

that would of course be 8-track!!!!!

Zeke · 10-02-2005, 08:03 AM

http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/

Saw them at a show in Moltrie, is pricey but looks like they do good work.

farside847 · 10-03-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeke

http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/

Saw them at a show in Moltrie, is pricey but looks like they do good work.

Very cool idea, doesnt look like they have one for our trucks though...

Bummber.

**special-K** · 10-02-2005, 08:41 AM

There`s a guy in Florida that converts original radios to CD/XM ready 180w stereo.He also has complete new units that look exactly like original.They are more compact under the dash,too.Oh,I just noticed it`s the guy Zeke is talking about.I saw him at Charlotte.Made in the USA.They`re $500 or $100 less with your radio.

One thing.Where do you put the dorky antenea?Did someone say there`s a dash mount portable?That`ll work.But,I hate all those cables drooping around my interior for that conversion stuff.

*FormerMember* · 10-02-2005, 08:42 AM

I use XM and love it.

1STtimePRo'71 · 10-02-2005, 08:43 AM

I'm confused, how many companies offer this "Satelite" radio. Just XM and Sirius?

4tiresngas · 10-02-2005, 02:22 PM

1stTimePro71, There are only two Satelite Radio companies. When you but a stereo for a car or truck, most now come XM ready..meaning your XM receiver plugs in without any additional wiring and/or the controls on the ready will operate the XM reeiver which isn't even seen. There is someone, somewhere rebuilding AC DELCO radios for 67-72 trucks that do that.

Zeke, are you at Fort Rucker or are you actually from Daleville?

KEH · 10-02-2005, 02:30 PM

Can the receiver be mounted somewhere other than the roof and still get good reception?

1STtimePRo'71 · 10-02-2005, 03:31 PM

And how does this work? You buy the reciever and then pay a monthly service bill or.....

nitor · 10-02-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

And how does this work? You buy the reciever and then pay a monthly service bill or.....

Rather than businesses buying time on the air for advertisements, you pay for the service. No advertisements.

I know that XM is about $13.00 per month. I don't know about Sirius.

1STtimePRo'71 · 10-02-2005, 05:23 PM

That seems like a really fair price. I also didnt know about the "no advertisment" thing. I really think I'm gonna get one of these systems. Thanks for all the info.

nitor · 10-02-2005, 05:27 PM

It's next on my list.

**special-K** · 10-03-2005, 08:14 AM

About 2/3 are ad-free.

texascowboy593 · 10-03-2005, 05:08 PM

I have 3 XM radios. 1in my 18 wheel apartment,1 at my folks place and 1 in my ol' 71...

10-01-2005, 08:14 PM	#1
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	XM Radio For Our Trucks I know I found a website once that rebuilt old radios for our trucks and converted them to be XM ready. You got the stoc look with the latest technology. Anybody know who sales these? Thanks. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

10-01-2005, 10:22 PM	#4
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	My buddy just uses an add on XM receiver in his 66 Vette. He carries it back and forth to all his vehicles, totally a plug in deal. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

10-02-2005, 02:10 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	All you need is a tape player. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-02-2005, 02:25 AM	#7
Homeboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canyon, Tx. Posts: 62	My Delphi Roady II has a built-in FM Modulator, so you just pick one of the FM stations that is supported, plug it in to the cig lighter, and throw the wired antenna onto the dash. I move it between vehicles, just like my radar detector. Not sure I could go back to listening to regular terestrial radio again. They are on sale at XM's site for $49.99. http://www.xmradio.com/roady2/index.jsp __________________ "Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"

10-02-2005, 02:26 AM	#8
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	it will be hard to get Howard Stern on XM.... __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

10-01-2005, 09:03 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Don't know but sure would like to! Great idea. Anybody...?

10-01-2005, 09:42 PM	#3
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	I had it done to my radio but the web site isn't up anymore.It works good but it isn't stereo. Tomorrow I'll look through my paperwork and get a phone number. Chris

10-02-2005, 02:05 AM	#5
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	If I remember right the conversion for our stock truck radios to XM was like crazy $$$ around $700 US. I have heard that XM is a really cool format though and has a ton of variety. Doug

10-02-2005, 07:17 AM	#9
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	The conversion for the stock radio was around $150. The conversion gives you a lead out of the radio that you plug your XM reciever into. It probably would work with Sirrus depending on the type of plug they use. Chris

10-02-2005, 07:33 AM	#10
Tycoon4u Tooloose Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jonesboro, IL Posts: 280	sirius not xm sirius satalite radio is way better than xm. I know, I drive 160,000 miles a year and need the entertainment. Never would listen to terestrial radio again. __________________ A legend in my own mind!!! website: http://www.persmedequip.com/ '68 c10 (current project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=cherry+bomb '04 silverado (better halfs) '07 wildcat 27rlwb(for sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...llinois&cat=17

10-02-2005, 08:03 AM	#13
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/ Saw them at a show in Moltrie, is pricey but looks like they do good work. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

10-02-2005, 08:41 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	There`s a guy in Florida that converts original radios to CD/XM ready 180w stereo.He also has complete new units that look exactly like original.They are more compact under the dash,too.Oh,I just noticed it`s the guy Zeke is talking about.I saw him at Charlotte.Made in the USA.They`re $500 or $100 less with your radio. One thing.Where do you put the dorky antenea?Did someone say there`s a dash mount portable?That`ll work.But,I hate all those cables drooping around my interior for that conversion stuff. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-02-2005 at 08:46 AM.

10-02-2005, 08:42 AM	#16
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I use XM and love it.

10-02-2005, 08:43 AM	#17
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	I'm confused, how many companies offer this "Satelite" radio. Just XM and Sirius? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

10-02-2005, 02:22 PM	#18
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	1stTimePro71, There are only two Satelite Radio companies. When you but a stereo for a car or truck, most now come XM ready..meaning your XM receiver plugs in without any additional wiring and/or the controls on the ready will operate the XM reeiver which isn't even seen. There is someone, somewhere rebuilding AC DELCO radios for 67-72 trucks that do that. Zeke, are you at Fort Rucker or are you actually from Daleville? __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil



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10-02-2005, 02:30 PM	#19
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Can the receiver be mounted somewhere other than the roof and still get good reception? __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

10-02-2005, 03:31 PM	#20
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	And how does this work? You buy the reciever and then pay a monthly service bill or..... __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

10-02-2005, 05:23 PM	#22
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	That seems like a really fair price. I also didnt know about the "no advertisment" thing. I really think I'm gonna get one of these systems. Thanks for all the info. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

10-02-2005, 05:27 PM	#23
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	It's next on my list. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

10-03-2005, 08:14 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	About 2/3 are ad-free. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-03-2005, 05:08 PM	#25
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