Hey guys. I just hooked up a new stereo in Shep. Here is what I installed:
It's a very basic radio that cost $40 at Walmart. And I hooked it up to these speakers:
$25 on Amazon. (Noticing a theme here?)
Bottom line, music isn't that important to me but I wanted to fill the massive hole in my dash and use my phone hands-free. This fit the bill and works well for me!
My only issue is that I'm not picking up radio stations. I've hooked up my receiver to the existing antenna but I can barely get 3 stations.
My initial thoughts are to buy/install a new antenna.
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-44-FD80-Rectangler-Antenna-1965-Up/dp/B0007WRQ5S/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1IKWXIE7BQ2FE&keywords=1980+f100+antenna+wire&qid=1677963105&s=automotive&sprefix=1980+f100+antenna+wire%2Caps%2C131&sr=1-5&vehicle=1980-54-665-125-31-31-14-7-1768-1115-8-2-823--2&vehicleName=1980+Ford+F-100It's only $15 bucks and looks OEM. What are your thoughts? Is there anything else I can try before this? I've cleaned the connection with sand paper and the line seems fine.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.