Radio Install
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
KRACO??? Man, talk about a blast from the past. The last time I saw one of those was about 25-30 years ago!!!
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
I've still got to see if it even works or find a place to fix it. Got lots of 8 tracks for my garage stereo and may as well have one in the truck. Just seems to "fit" that old orange truck of mine. I'll work on pics.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 3
From: Halifx Pa
I think I had a KRACO in my 1971 Chevelle SS back in the 70's with a power amp jammin on Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Outlaws, Grand Funk, BTO, Aerosmith, Angel, Golden ear ring, Rush, Led Zeppelin, etc, etc and the list goes on and on, but I loved it and hated it all at the same time. I don't miss that big black box of 8-track tapes in the back seat thats for sure.
PS: now that I think about it, I still have that noisy amp, I believe it is a Bowman.
PS: now that I think about it, I still have that noisy amp, I believe it is a Bowman.
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Custom AM/FM radios with cd changer, interface input for MP3, satellite radio, IPod, auto-reverse cassette player, fader, power antennae Here is the link to the company I bought my unit from. They were real decent to deal with, and kept in communication with me through out the entire process.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 3
From: Halifx Pa
Thats cool, I was looking at those units, which are made by the same company, they are the more exspensive units. Good luck, and let us see when you get it installed!
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
From: Crestline, California
Tees77150,
I like it! I put mine under the dash and it has a CD and surround sound, but as time has gone one I realized I've only used the CD once or twice for the same reasons you stated. I think I'm going to revert back to an indash retro unit like yours. burt still has the original AM radio that actually works fine, but I want FM.. Congrats on the new sound unit!
Dak
I like it! I put mine under the dash and it has a CD and surround sound, but as time has gone one I realized I've only used the CD once or twice for the same reasons you stated. I think I'm going to revert back to an indash retro unit like yours. burt still has the original AM radio that actually works fine, but I want FM.. Congrats on the new sound unit!
Dak
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 3
From: Halifx Pa
Tees77150,
I like it! I put mine under the dash and it has a CD and surround sound, but as time has gone one I realized I've only used the CD once or twice for the same reasons you stated. I think I'm going to revert back to an indash retro unit like yours. burt still has the original AM radio that actually works fine, but I want FM.. Congrats on the new sound unit!
Dak
I like it! I put mine under the dash and it has a CD and surround sound, but as time has gone one I realized I've only used the CD once or twice for the same reasons you stated. I think I'm going to revert back to an indash retro unit like yours. burt still has the original AM radio that actually works fine, but I want FM.. Congrats on the new sound unit!
Dak
Thanks bro, I really like it, and it works well for my needs. I still have the original AM that was in it, and the speaker is still ibn the dash, none of the wires were chopped. So if I ever want to go ALL the way back to original I can, and good luck with yours!
PS: For those who are into the old school way, I remember Audiovox sold an FM converter, that were real popular back in the day. It was a small unit that went under the dash, and only had FM, you ran your antenna into it and tuned your AM and it picked up the FM signal. Funny I don't see anyone running one of those here on FTE. I am sure flEbay would have them. Or was it the antenna ran into yuor AM which got the signal that way? Anyhow, I found one here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDIO...item4aa37db9b9
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
In my 73 Explorer, we had the am radio and the FM convertor. I remember seeing a photo of an orange truck on this site that same set up.
Worked alright as far as I remember. I still have the convertor, but don't remember what brand. Had planned to install it into my 77 when it's done, but may go with the 8 track player instead.
Worked alright as far as I remember. I still have the convertor, but don't remember what brand. Had planned to install it into my 77 when it's done, but may go with the 8 track player instead.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 3
From: Halifx Pa
In my 73 Explorer, we had the am radio and the FM convertor. I remember seeing a photo of an orange truck on this site that same set up.
Worked alright as far as I remember. I still have the convertor, but don't remember what brand. Had planned to install it into my 77 when it's done, but may go with the 8 track player instead.
Worked alright as far as I remember. I still have the convertor, but don't remember what brand. Had planned to install it into my 77 when it's done, but may go with the 8 track player instead.
Now that I look at that one I have listed there, that might not be a bad way to go, and still have a factory AM in the dash, and hook up the converter. If my unit I just installed fails, as I had been told they tend to do after a few years, I might just go that route. I remember those were kinda common in trucks around here in the 70's, and early 80's.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tees77f150
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
26
Feb 24, 2010 08:14 PM
