I'm looking for a classic looking radio with modern features for my F1. I'm not wanting to make any modifications to my dash. Can anyone tell me where I can get one, and about how much it will cost? If I can't find a classic looking one does anyone know where I can get one that will fit in the dash with out modifying my dash? Thanks for the help,

 

There's a few places that advertise in Hemmings and Old Cars Weekly for vintage style radios with newer guys. I don't have any links to any.

 

There used to be a couple brands that C&G Ford Parts carried and some of the other Resto Parts places as well.

If I recall, the were labelled as "USA - 1" thru "USA - 5" I didn't see them in the catalog tonight though. Here's some others:

Custom Autosound Radio Models

Radio Gallery

AM/FM Cassette Stereo Radio USA-5 MODEL 12 volt - MAC's Antique Auto Parts

LMC Truck Parts - Page 53

Or just buy a new one - only $650!

https://secure435.hostgator.com/~dlv...&g=1185&t=5761

Or if you want something modern without cutting the dash youcould always go with something in the glove box, under the seat or in a Stereo deck like mine:

 

I have been going through this dilemma myself and have been unable to find any. The only advise I got was from Custom Autosound who recommended their 'secret' radio to mount remotely and then stick the ugly control panel on the dash. I want to keep the interior looking as stock as possible so I have decided that I will build a custom wood box to mount under the seat and install a radio and speakers in it.

 

Ok thanks yall been a big help

 

There's a fairly simple way to keep the interior looking stock and still mount a custom sound system. I sold a truck to a person some years ago that had a customized '48-50 COE cabbed flatbed. He had the stock plastic radio delete and speaker grill. He mounted the speaker grill on a piece of sheet metal that followed the contour of the speaker grill with too small hinges at the bottom. He used a spring loaded retractable key fob, the kind with the long chain, to pull the panel back. He mounted all of his sound controls behind the grill. It was in easy reach and you didn't notice it until he showed it.

 

Pretty cool idea, thanks for the info. That sure is something to consider.

Thanks!

 

Here is what I did. I didn't really want to listen to AM radio, even if I could find an original. To cheap to pay for one of the conversions. Most of my music is already in MP3 format on the computer ready to load on an iPod or other MP3 player.

I looked for and found an MP3 amplified speaker system that runs off 4 AAA batteries (6 volts). Cost me around $25 shipped online.



I cut a board to fit where the original speaker mounted and fitted the speakers with a simple strap across the case to the board, foam was just to keep them from sliding around.



Painted the board semi black so the speakers don't stand out when the grill is on.



I cut the wall wart off the wire and connected it to the ignition switch (be sure to use the right polarity), tucked the small amp up beside of the glove box and wedged it in (I can actually reach the on/off switch through the ash tray but I just leave it on). Ran the phone jack into the ash tray, where I can plug in my iPod and just let it ride in the tray.



Works good, an old pickup isn't the right acoustics for HiFi but it is as good or better to the original radio for sound and I get to pick my cruising music.

 

That's a pretty nice set up! I have a 6V system still. There's a local guy that builds AM transmitters that run off of batteries that allow MP3 or CD players to be plugged in. The cost is around $125 and everything is hidden behind the dash.

Once my radio and speaker are in, I'm going to order one.

 

Jim. That's perfect! Thanks so much. That is pretty much exactly what I would like to have.

 

Oh wow, that looks slick.

 

Man that does look good, but I think im going under the seat.