Who converts AM radio's to digital? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 04-14-2006, 07:50 PM

I read somewhere that a company will take your AM radio and replace the guts with modern electronic's to make it AM/FM stereo?? Does any one know what the name of that company might be??? I read this several years ago??

Thanks, Joe

**68 Stepside** · 04-14-2006, 07:56 PM

Could it be these guys?

http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/stereo.htm

**Joesjunk** · 04-14-2006, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the info. I think that is it. $399.00 is more than I thought it would be though. I thought I might have an am radio converted. I guess I will just use a factory am/fm instead.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-14-2006, 08:49 PM

I was almost interested

**68 Stepside** · 04-14-2006, 10:22 PM

Yeah....my truck is a member of the "virgin dash club", but I'm gonna pop its cherry sometime soon, using a dremel

I just can't see spending that kinda money for a truck like mine, that's way too far from original anyway. Honestly, I wouldn't spend that kinda money anyway, I'd hold out and buy one of those little FM converters that they used to make, and call it good

farside847 · 04-17-2006, 11:22 AM

Also, http://taymanelectrical.com/

He charges $369

jimmydean · 04-17-2006, 01:29 PM

I have been surfing ebay for an old deck to install for looks. I want to mount an older Sony or Pioneer 2 shaft setup in my virgin dash and use it to power the real stuff I will hide.

Just finding one is proving to be more work than I thought.

Putter · 04-17-2006, 01:58 PM

I am about to install my FM converter in the center A/C slot and make a surround out of an extra ashtray front. (No dash cutting required)

cstanley · 04-17-2006, 02:13 PM

WAS (STILL AM) considering the same thing. it's the old debate, do i fill in my cut dash, or do i resolve to the fact that i drive my truck, and i just want the functionality all in one place, cut dash and all.

what would be the bomb is if someone would just retrofit the originals with a slot for a digital card reader, make it play mp3's, and forget about the cd player alltogether...

hmmm, maybe i'll start a new hobby?

**Joesjunk** · 04-17-2006, 02:24 PM

I just want some sound!! Nothing special, but not just AM! I just cant bring myself to cut the dash in the 71 4x4. And, I really like the stock look!

jimmydean · 04-17-2006, 03:47 PM

Anyone try one of these:

Seems like an ok setup, I'm just not too keen on $180 for a cassette deck when I haven't owned a cassette since '91. That's why I'm looking ebay for $20

Link

cstanley · 04-17-2006, 04:42 PM

haven't tried one. they just aren't quite there yet, imo. i think it's all of those chevy bowties. they junk it up. and you're right, seems a bit hokey to have the cassette deck. how about not having the tape deck, and make it look original, like the am one, with all that chrome!

Hook'em · 04-17-2006, 05:10 PM

I have a USA-1, but I threw all of my cassettes away before I got the truck. I can't pick-up FM and I don't know if the problem is with the radio or the intenna.

zeeklu · 04-17-2006, 05:33 PM

I had a guy in Texas put a input for XM or a mp3 player in my stock AM radio. It has a small button on the bottom of the first preset button to switch from Am to XM. Its mono but with digital input it sounds OK.It cost about $120. I looked for his website but I don't think he's in business anymore. Chris

Jerry Jones · 04-17-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Anyone try one of these:

Seems like an ok setup, I'm just not too keen on $180 for a cassette deck when I haven't owned a cassette since '91. That's why I'm looking ebay for $20

Link

I have one of these in my '68... couldn't be more dissapointed. I think for my ''71 I might go for the conversion.

chops333 · 04-17-2006, 09:10 PM

i put an old alpine am fm in my truck fits good sounds good i have a friend that put a old pioneer super tuner in his fits well alsosounds good and both can be amped up or hooked to cd changers

clif1968 · 04-17-2006, 09:53 PM

I bought a Custom Autosound USA-2 for my '68, total JUNK, total waste of money. I ended up finding an old Alpine off ebay for $30 that works great.

byrd · 04-17-2006, 09:57 PM

I put a old JVC two knob, great radio, way better than stock am/fm and cost about $75, but looks like it was in the box for most of it's life. I got it from Lamar, a board member who buys old two knobbers and checks, repairs and fix up to resell. Nice quality, excellent guy who really does a fantastic job, You should PM him and see if he can help...

04-14-2006, 07:50 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Who converts AM radio's to digital? I read somewhere that a company will take your AM radio and replace the guts with modern electronic's to make it AM/FM stereo?? Does any one know what the name of that company might be??? I read this several years ago?? Thanks, Joe __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-14-2006, 07:56 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? Could it be these guys? http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/stereo.htm __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

04-14-2006, 08:13 PM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? Thanks for the info. I think that is it. $399.00 is more than I thought it would be though. I thought I might have an am radio converted. I guess I will just use a factory am/fm instead. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-14-2006, 08:49 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I was almost interested __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-14-2006, 10:22 PM	#5
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? Yeah....my truck is a member of the "virgin dash club", but I'm gonna pop its cherry sometime soon, using a dremel I just can't see spending that kinda money for a truck like mine, that's way too far from original anyway. Honestly, I wouldn't spend that kinda money anyway, I'd hold out and buy one of those little FM converters that they used to make, and call it good __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

04-17-2006, 11:22 AM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? Also, http://taymanelectrical.com/ He charges $369 __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

04-17-2006, 01:29 PM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I have been surfing ebay for an old deck to install for looks. I want to mount an older Sony or Pioneer 2 shaft setup in my virgin dash and use it to power the real stuff I will hide. Just finding one is proving to be more work than I thought.

04-17-2006, 01:58 PM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I am about to install my FM converter in the center A/C slot and make a surround out of an extra ashtray front. (No dash cutting required) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#9
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? WAS (STILL AM) considering the same thing. it's the old debate, do i fill in my cut dash, or do i resolve to the fact that i drive my truck, and i just want the functionality all in one place, cut dash and all. what would be the bomb is if someone would just retrofit the originals with a slot for a digital card reader, make it play mp3's, and forget about the cd player alltogether... hmmm, maybe i'll start a new hobby? __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

04-17-2006, 02:24 PM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I just want some sound!! Nothing special, but not just AM! I just cant bring myself to cut the dash in the 71 4x4. And, I really like the stock look! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-17-2006, 03:47 PM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? Anyone try one of these: Seems like an ok setup, I'm just not too keen on $180 for a cassette deck when I haven't owned a cassette since '91. That's why I'm looking ebay for $20 Link Last edited by jimmydean; 04-17-2006 at 03:48 PM.

04-17-2006, 04:42 PM	#12
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? haven't tried one. they just aren't quite there yet, imo. i think it's all of those chevy bowties. they junk it up. and you're right, seems a bit hokey to have the cassette deck. how about not having the tape deck, and make it look original, like the am one, with all that chrome! __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

04-17-2006, 05:10 PM	#13
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I have a USA-1, but I threw all of my cassettes away before I got the truck. I can't pick-up FM and I don't know if the problem is with the radio or the intenna. __________________ Hook'em

04-17-2006, 05:33 PM	#14
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I had a guy in Texas put a input for XM or a mp3 player in my stock AM radio. It has a small button on the bottom of the first preset button to switch from Am to XM. Its mono but with digital input it sounds OK.It cost about $120. I looked for his website but I don't think he's in business anymore. Chris

04-17-2006, 09:10 PM	#16
chops333 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mount airy n.c. Posts: 243	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? i put an old alpine am fm in my truck fits good sounds good i have a friend that put a old pioneer super tuner in his fits well alsosounds good and both can be amped up or hooked to cd changers



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04-17-2006, 09:53 PM	#17
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Who converts AM radio's to digital? I bought a Custom Autosound USA-2 for my '68, total JUNK, total waste of money. I ended up finding an old Alpine off ebay for $30 that works great.

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