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10-17-2017, 07:16 PM | #1 |
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40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
I am looking for someone that can convert an original 40 Ford radio to a new 12v am/fm radio. What I need is for someone to gut out the old electronics and substitute new modern electronics. I am also looking for a USB port to be added. Anybody know a source for a conversion to the 40 radio?
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10-17-2017, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
I don't know a source, but I have seen post in the past of folks that do this type of work.
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10-17-2017, 08:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
Like JSeery, I can't tell you WHO, but I can tell you WHO TO AVOID. One of our club members sent a 36 radio to Bill the Radio Guy in Shelton WA and got back a 37 radio with shoddy workmanship and things done not asked for. Do not use this guy.
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10-17-2017, 08:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
this place, http://www.tech-retro.com/Aurora_Des...tive_Home.html i dont have one, they are not cheap, us made, and i want one
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10-17-2017, 09:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
Bill Newman (billtheradioguy.com) did mine.
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10-17-2017, 09:02 PM | #6 |
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10-17-2017, 09:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
51 merc has posted one of the aroura dealers. you can not buy the unit to install yourself, but they have several dealers thru out the usa as listed on they're web site. you can get just about what ever you want, but again, not cheap
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10-18-2017, 04:54 PM | #8 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
Check with Charles Forgey 8927 Leamon Rd. Harrison TN 37341.
423-344-8357 or 423-785-6333. WWW.OldCarRadio.net Charles can fix you right up. |
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On my latest restoration I hid a modern radio with remote in an empty heater box. The radio is actually only half as deep as the usual radio and is designed for boats. No problems with tuning and costs less than half of what turnswitch charges. If I were to do it again I would ask a lot of questions instead of hoping what I got didn't have tuning "features" that I hate or hide a modern radio somewhere. On my 49 Ford I bought a new reproduction radio. Works fine.
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10-18-2017, 07:31 PM | #10 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
Call Gary Tayman in Florida 941.371.8924. He has done many radios for me . Explain what you want, he will school you.
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I use mine primarily for MP3 input and don't have any issues when using the radio. Even the 7 speakers are happy with the input they are receiving.
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10-18-2017, 08:14 PM | #12 |
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My expectation was if I were tuned into a station it should come back on when I turned the radio off and on again. Too much to ask? I'm not as high tech as you!
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I've used turnswitch.com on a couple of my radios. Very happy with them.
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10-19-2017, 10:47 AM | #14 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
I second "Angledrive", as Gary Tayman.com did mine in a 50 Merc. Not cheap, but works on AM/FM as claimed and looks completely stock, down to the "low noise, bass, hyfidelity," indicater at the top of the dial, and can have MP3 or add stereo speakers with lots of power. MIne cost a little more because of being 6 volt and needing power booster to 12 volt.
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10-19-2017, 01:12 PM | #15 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
s&m electro -tec 877 780 2861
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10-19-2017, 03:16 PM | #16 |
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Re: 40 Ford Radio to New Elecronics
Thanks for all the inputs. Decided to go with Gary Taymen. He had the best price AND quality which is rare. Phil Swanson
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10-19-2017, 04:49 PM | #17 |
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You should ask some questions about the tuning. The board that didn't work out for me said "Antique Radio Company" on it. The problems are with tying in the new board with the old tuner or buttons.
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