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rally 1 · 10-17-2014, 04:57 PM

Looking to install an AM-FM radio into my '30 roadster. Previous owner had a 6v Blaupunkt installed that no longer works.
Planning to use the inverter 6v to 12v sold by Snyders.

However, looking at the radios sold through Crutchfield, they all require an invertor with 8 amp capacity, the Snyders is 2.5 amps. Is there a different invertor I should use?For those who have installed radios in their 6v cars, what model receiver did you use.
Only looking for an AM-FM, don't need CD or rocket launch capability, any suggestions.
Thanks
Ken
Cleveland, Ohio

newshirt · 10-17-2014, 05:10 PM

Use iHeartRadio on your smartphone. It gets all the local channels. No need to wire up your Model A.

Mike V. Florida · 10-17-2014, 11:31 PM

How about looking on ebay for the same model that no longer works?

MikeK · 10-17-2014, 11:48 PM

How about fixing the one you have? There were plenty of 6V Blaupunkt radios used in old VW's. Check for repair service recommendations on one of the VW forums.

SDJason · 10-18-2014, 12:23 AM

I'm partial to this 6V Radio made by Crosley - I figure if I'm going to have a radio in my 1930 car, it should at least look like it belongs there.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 10-18-2014, 01:16 AM

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Don't you need some kind of suppression to stop the static?

Mike V. Florida · 10-18-2014, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac

Don't you need some kind of suppression to stop the static?

On AM yes.

Barber31 · 10-18-2014, 10:31 AM

My new pioneer radio works fine with the inverter sold by the model A vendors. I don't know if it said anything about a 8 amp inverter.

JohnLaVoy · 10-18-2014, 11:27 AM

Several years ago we ran an article on one that was very high amperage. It was from: www.auto-physics.com. They were showing it at the SEMA show we run several things off of it, fuel pump etc. on our 6 volt roadster.

10-17-2014, 04:57 PM	#1
rally 1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 176	AM-FM Radio install Looking to install an AM-FM radio into my '30 roadster. Previous owner had a 6v Blaupunkt installed that no longer works. Planning to use the inverter 6v to 12v sold by Snyders. However, looking at the radios sold through Crutchfield, they all require an invertor with 8 amp capacity, the Snyders is 2.5 amps. Is there a different invertor I should use?For those who have installed radios in their 6v cars, what model receiver did you use. Only looking for an AM-FM, don't need CD or rocket launch capability, any suggestions. Thanks Ken Cleveland, Ohio

10-17-2014, 05:10 PM	#2
newshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 868	Re: AM-FM Radio install Use iHeartRadio on your smartphone. It gets all the local channels. No need to wire up your Model A. __________________ Ray White

10-17-2014, 11:31 PM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: AM-FM Radio install How about looking on ebay for the same model that no longer works? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

10-17-2014, 11:48 PM	#4
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: AM-FM Radio install How about fixing the one you have? There were plenty of 6V Blaupunkt radios used in old VW's. Check for repair service recommendations on one of the VW forums.

10-18-2014, 01:16 AM	#6
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: AM-FM Radio install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't you need some kind of suppression to stop the static?

10-18-2014, 10:31 AM	#8
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: AM-FM Radio install My new pioneer radio works fine with the inverter sold by the model A vendors. I don't know if it said anything about a 8 amp inverter.

10-18-2014, 11:27 AM	#9
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: AM-FM Radio install Several years ago we ran an article on one that was very high amperage. It was from: www.auto-physics.com. They were showing it at the SEMA show we run several things off of it, fuel pump etc. on our 6 volt roadster.