Ipod Amp
Ipod Amp
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From: Fort Smith
When you say you do not want to put a stereo in your 68, are you talking about not wanting to change the factory radio, or do you not have a stereo at all? 
If you just do not want to put in an aftermarket unit, there is a Ford unit that is an FM modulator and plugs in between the antenna and the radio. Any FM modulator would work, but this one is pretty simple to install. I don't have the part number with me, but will post when I get home.
If you do not have and do not want to a radio at all, I would suggest getting a home stereo that has the IPod dock. Install either a AC/DC power inverter or get an inverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and plug the radio into it. There are dozens of these radios on the market now. I have one in my garage and in my office.
If you just do not want to put in an aftermarket unit, there is a Ford unit that is an FM modulator and plugs in between the antenna and the radio. Any FM modulator would work, but this one is pretty simple to install. I don't have the part number with me, but will post when I get home.
If you do not have and do not want to a radio at all, I would suggest getting a home stereo that has the IPod dock. Install either a AC/DC power inverter or get an inverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and plug the radio into it. There are dozens of these radios on the market now. I have one in my garage and in my office.
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From: Abilene Kansas
i just saw something like this yesterday. here is the setup.
regular car audio amp
phono to headphone jack (plug into your ipod and into the audio in on amp)
speakers out from amp
Done. you control the volume with your ipod
Matt
regular car audio amp
phono to headphone jack (plug into your ipod and into the audio in on amp)
speakers out from amp
Done. you control the volume with your ipod
Matt
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From: Peoria, IL
I did exactly what Fordboy_52 is talking about in my 83 bronco using a portable CD player until I could afford an in dash unit. Just get a headphone to RCA wire and use the Ipod's volume. Don't turn the ipod up all the way or the music will get very distorted and it can hurt your speakers (at least on my old portable cd player the distortion at max volume was very bad, I assume the iPod will have the same problem).
Here is a nice 9ft cable that might be long enough for you depending on where you will mount the amp.
Parts Express
ayton 3.5RCA-9 3.5mm Stereo Male To RCA Cable 9 ft.
Here is a nice 9ft cable that might be long enough for you depending on where you will mount the amp.
Parts Express
ayton 3.5RCA-9 3.5mm Stereo Male To RCA Cable 9 ft.
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Thanks guys,I think I got enough info to get my Ipod to work in my truck. It came with a crappy cassette deck(dk if it works). I am looking for a radio delete plate to cover the holes after I remove the old stereo.
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