Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wancosc356** · 02-10-2010, 10:35 PM

Is it possible and if so, how?

I have a factory am/fm radio and want to be able to plug in my Ipod.

I also want to run and amplifier and sub, how can I do that?

Thanks for any and all info.

STOCKISH · 02-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Theres a whole thread about this in the 73-87 section. Cant look for it right now my youngin' just woke up crying. Gotta run.

DZL1 · 02-10-2010, 11:01 PM

Look for something called an RF Modulator with RCA inputs. The modulator will have ant input and output wires. Unplug your ant from your radio, plug into the input of your modulator. Plug the output into your radio. You will need an RCA to mini stereo jack. Plug the RCA end of the jack into the modulator, plug the mini stereo end into your ipod headphone jack and tune into whatever FM station your RF Modulator states and you'll be able to hear your ipod via your factory radio. Hope this helps.

DZL1.

**wancosc356** · 02-10-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Theres a whole thread about this in the 73-87 section. Cant look for it right now my youngin' just woke up crying. Gotta run.

Sweet! Thanks for the heads up!

Ill see if I can find it.

**wancosc356** · 02-10-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DZL1

Look for something called an RF Modulator with RCA inputs. You will need an RCA to mini stereo jack. Plug the RCA end of the jack into the modulator, plug the mini stereo end into your ipod headphone jack and tune into whatever FM station your RF Modulator states and you'll be able to hear your ipod via your factory radio. Hope this helps.

DZL1.

Im familiar with those type of aftermarket setups....but I want something that is a direct plug in. I don't want to have to tune to a specific station. Those don't always work great...from my experiences.

I appreciate the info nonetheless.

yellow70GMC · 02-10-2010, 11:04 PM

look up the user "frizzle fry" he has a thread with alot of pictures and great explanations

**wancosc356** · 02-10-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow70GMC

look up the user "frizzle fry" he has a thread with alot of pictures and great explanations

Thanks!

hayhauler71 · 02-11-2010, 11:02 PM

http://www.rediscoveradio.com/ I think this is what you are looking for.

**wancosc356** · 02-11-2010, 11:06 PM

Thanks!

capev86 · 02-11-2010, 11:16 PM

i put a 10disc cd changer with rf modulator in my 86 aries wagon. works pretty good, only i have to turn up the volume when i'm running the changer 'cause the highest volume output is too low. it did allow me to keep my stereo for that factory look that is good for dissuading car thieves!

as for your truck, perhaps if you have someone with some SERIOUS wiring knowledge and can figure out how to add a ton of circuitry. i coworker of mine had an 8 track player in his car that was non funtional and he bypassed the deck and used that circuit for the input for his ipod.

**wancosc356** · 02-11-2010, 11:24 PM

DZL1 hooked me up with this info....

Jerry Rudbeck specializes in our old radios. He evan puts iPod Jacks to them so you can play your iPod threw the existing radio. Not expensive either. Great guy and communication that is understandable. Al W.
http://www.electrodesign.us/contactus.htm

Im gonna look into this guy. Thanks fellas for all the help.

OhOneWS6 · 02-11-2010, 11:39 PM

Here is the link to Frizzle Fry's thread in case any one else that finds this thread wants it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=229621

69-72 · 07-10-2014, 09:08 PM

Anyone figure out how to do this on a 67-72 am/fm? I have done this on an am and it works great, but now I have an am/fm that I want to convert.

LSUMurse · 07-10-2014, 09:39 PM

Here's a thread someone did on our radios.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502427

sboris · 07-10-2014, 09:44 PM

I've been inside both radios, they don't seem very similar..
Interested though.

slikside · 07-11-2014, 09:36 AM

subscribed.

**69 MOD** · 07-11-2014, 11:19 AM

This is what I used on my T/A and it worked great...

They are cheaper on evilbay than on the site I have below
https://www.isimplesolutions.com/uni...nzIt-IS77.aspx

Evilbay listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ISIMPLE-IS77...item233d0325d0

MOD

bshepherd1 · 07-11-2014, 11:47 AM

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68shortfleet · 07-14-2014, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSUMurse

Here's a thread someone did on our radios.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502427

I did the method described in that thread on my AM radio. I also had my original speaker re-coned. I made a longer harness so that I could mount the auxiliary input under the dash with a small bracket. Works great for my purposes. I have volume control and treble/bass control with the left radio knobs, the right knob currently does nothing(AM may not work-no antenna to test it).

For those considering this.. I only use a radio for general background music, I don't ever listen loud or care about perfect sound quality(in any car). Your going to need far more than a stock converted AM to get those two things.

02-10-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Is it possible and if so, how? I have a factory am/fm radio and want to be able to plug in my Ipod. I also want to run and amplifier and sub, how can I do that? Thanks for any and all info. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-10-2010, 10:47 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Theres a whole thread about this in the 73-87 section. Cant look for it right now my youngin' just woke up crying. Gotta run. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-10-2010, 11:01 PM	#3
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Look for something called an RF Modulator with RCA inputs. The modulator will have ant input and output wires. Unplug your ant from your radio, plug into the input of your modulator. Plug the output into your radio. You will need an RCA to mini stereo jack. Plug the RCA end of the jack into the modulator, plug the mini stereo end into your ipod headphone jack and tune into whatever FM station your RF Modulator states and you'll be able to hear your ipod via your factory radio. Hope this helps. DZL1. Last edited by DZL1; 02-10-2010 at 11:03 PM.

02-10-2010, 11:04 PM	#6
yellow70GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 161	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? look up the user "frizzle fry" he has a thread with alot of pictures and great explanations __________________ 1970 GMC 4x4 swb fleetside custom 4 inch lift with rear shackle flip, mild sbc, tci trans, rebuilt np205 w/twin shifters

02-11-2010, 11:02 PM	#8
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? http://www.rediscoveradio.com/ I think this is what you are looking for.

02-11-2010, 11:06 PM	#9
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Thanks! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-11-2010, 11:16 PM	#10
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? i put a 10disc cd changer with rf modulator in my 86 aries wagon. works pretty good, only i have to turn up the volume when i'm running the changer 'cause the highest volume output is too low. it did allow me to keep my stereo for that factory look that is good for dissuading car thieves! as for your truck, perhaps if you have someone with some SERIOUS wiring knowledge and can figure out how to add a ton of circuitry. i coworker of mine had an 8 track player in his car that was non funtional and he bypassed the deck and used that circuit for the input for his ipod.

02-11-2010, 11:24 PM	#11
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? DZL1 hooked me up with this info.... Jerry Rudbeck specializes in our old radios. He evan puts iPod Jacks to them so you can play your iPod threw the existing radio. Not expensive either. Great guy and communication that is understandable. Al W. http://www.electrodesign.us/contactus.htm Im gonna look into this guy. Thanks fellas for all the help. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-11-2010, 11:39 PM	#12
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Here is the link to Frizzle Fry's thread in case any one else that finds this thread wants it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=229621 __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

07-10-2014, 09:08 PM	#13
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Anyone figure out how to do this on a 67-72 am/fm? I have done this on an am and it works great, but now I have an am/fm that I want to convert. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

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LSUMurse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 406	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? Here's a thread someone did on our radios. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502427 __________________ It's not that I am apathetic, I just don't care. If your life is a joke, it appears death will be your punchline.

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sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? I've been inside both radios, they don't seem very similar.. Interested though. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

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69 MOD Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 362	Re: Can you put a Aux. Input on a Factory AM/FM Radio? This is what I used on my T/A and it worked great... They are cheaper on evilbay than on the site I have below https://www.isimplesolutions.com/uni...nzIt-IS77.aspx Evilbay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ISIMPLE-IS77...item233d0325d0 MOD __________________ Chad '71 GMC 2500 Custom Ol Blue '72 Custom Deluxe Highlander Stuffed Olive '73 Trans Am '13 Silverado 2500 Duramax Storm Trooper

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