Don't give up on old rusty AM radios

[MARKDTN]

If you don't like AM but want the look you can have an Aurora conversion done and have AM/FM/Bluetooth and/or an auxiliary jack. Then you have the original look with modern sound and a small built-in amp.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

If you don't like AM but want the look you can have an Aurora conversion done and have AM/FM/Bluetooth and/or an auxiliary jack. Then you have the original look with modern sound and a small built-in amp.

My plan is to go with Hagan for that. He's the original. Last I checked the units put out 180 amps. Not so small.

I have a GM AM/FM that's not a truck radio but looks about the same. I have never put it side by side with the real deal. I believe it fits the holes in the dash. I need to check into that.

My '72 has an AM out of a car. I think it says Sonic on it. It appears to fit original holes. It lights up but never made sound. It may be it's not hooked up to the speaker. Never bothered to check

[HO455]

Originally Posted by special-K

My plan is to go with Hagan for that. He's the original. Last I checked the units put out 180 amps. Not so small.

I have a GM AM/FM that's not a truck radio but looks about the same. I have never put it side by side with the real deal. I believe it fits the holes in the dash. I need to check into that.

My '72 has an AM out of a car. I think it says Sonic on it. It appears to fit original holes. It lights up but never made sound. It may be it's not hooked up to the speaker. Never bothered to check

Does Hagan do conversions or are they a competitor of Aurora Design?

[special-K]

Originally Posted by HO455

Does Hagan do conversions or are they a competitor of Aurora Design?

He was the first to do conversions as far as I know. He's been an antique auto radio restorer for years. He was in Hemmings Motor news. Still is I guess. He went into modernizing old radios once these new forms of media came along. Looks like he also sells Aurora stereos

www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio.com

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

If you don't like AM but want the look you can have an Aurora conversion done and have AM/FM/Bluetooth and/or an auxiliary jack. Then you have the original look with modern sound and a small built-in amp.

I like the factory AM radio , I am adding in an 8 track ! I wouldn't even know how to work a bluetooth / auxilary jack add on , I don't have a play list and I'm trying to stay period correct hot rod truck ,I'll be listening to the engine and shifting gears

[MARKDTN]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I like the factory AM radio , I am adding in an 8 track ! I wouldn't even know how to work a bluetooth / auxilary jack add on , I don't have a play list and I'm trying to stay period correct hot rod truck ,I'll be listening to the engine and shifting gears

Fair enough. FM is what I listen to. The Bluetooth is too much for me too but with an aux jack I can use my iPod from 20 years ago. All while retaining a factory look.

But to your original post, it is very cool to take something that has been sitting for years and see it work again.

[Killer Bee]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I like the factory AM radio , I am adding in an 8 track ! I wouldn't even know how to work a bluetooth / auxilary jack add on , I don't have a play list and I'm trying to stay period correct hot rod truck ,I'll be listening to the engine and shifting gears

amen!

and not to sound old and grumpy but... if people spent less time fiddling around with their cell phones while driving we'd all be better off

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I like the factory AM radio , I am adding in an 8 track ! I wouldn't even know how to work a bluetooth / auxilary jack add on , I don't have a play list and I'm trying to stay period correct hot rod truck ,I'll be listening to the engine and shifting gears

Exactly. I didn't rebuild my 71 to hear the radio, but the AM is suiting. I like old country and wholesome. Don't tell anyone my speaker isn't a Delco. These are nice.

http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

[Willie Makeit]

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

If you don't like AM but want the look you can have an Aurora conversion done and have AM/FM/Bluetooth and/or an auxiliary jack. Then you have the original look with modern sound and a small built-in amp.

Exactly what I did to mine. Has the original look but with modern technology. Bluetooth, phone sync, AUX, AM/FM HD Radio. The conversion wasn't cheap but quality never is. It looks factory perfect and works even better.