El Chapo Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Has anyone added a USB or Aux port to an 1985 ford OE am/fm Radio, it has a cassette tape and even Dolby. I love the idea of the original sound system but I would like to add a USB port. I’m putting in all new speakers and a 400 watt amp so would like to stream music from my iphone. I thought of just putting in a new head unit and if I do …I’d like to place it somewhere else other then the dash, hidden even but accessible. I would welcome any ideas. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckuske Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 This is on my medium-term list. Pricey no doubt, but IMO its the best option if you want to keep the original radio chassis with updated functionality. You get a decent amp in the chassis, Bluetooth 5.0, etc... https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-design/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 This is on my medium-term list. Pricey no doubt, but IMO its the best option if you want to keep the original radio chassis with updated functionality. You get a decent amp in the chassis, Bluetooth 5.0, etc... https://www.tech-retro.com/aurora-design/home.html I thought there was a member that also did this to the OE radio? I think he got back logged and then covid hit so dont know where he stands at this time? Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 There was a member on here that was offering this very service of upgrading the old factory radios, but he hasn't been active on the forum since September. Here's the original thread below...you could click on his name and send him an email and see if he's still doing this. He may very well be, even though he's not on here. I believe he's in Louisiana. https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Factory-Radio-restoration-and-Modification-by-Nick-td67749.html Otherwise, and this may not be much help, but I did come across a guy (on FB) last year in western Canada that was doing this same service of upgrading old OE radios by adding Bluetooth and Aux out ports, etc. I think this is a link to him here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/753980135774559/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 There was a member on here that was offering this very service of upgrading the old factory radios, but he hasn't been active on the forum since September. Here's the original thread below...you could click on his name and send him an email and see if he's still doing this. He may very well be, even though he's not on here. I believe he's in Louisiana. https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Factory-Radio-restoration-and-Modification-by-Nick-td67749.html Otherwise, and this may not be much help, but I did come across a guy (on FB) last year in western Canada that was doing this same service of upgrading old OE radios by adding Bluetooth and Aux out ports, etc. I think this is a link to him here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/753980135774559/ just dig out those old hank jr cassettes and be happy. that's what i did:nabble_laughing-25-x-25_orig: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 just dig out those old hank jr cassettes and be happy. that's what i didhttp://www.garysgaragemahal.com/uploads/6/5/8/7/65879365/laughing-25-x-25_orig.gif Thx guy’s I did a little research and from I can tell although very nice it’s a pricey solution.. so there he’s goes again making the most sense and I’m just gonna find some old cassette tapes and be happy (for now)! So that means I have to install the stereo i recently purchased out of an 85 bronco. I need help understanding how to go about doing that, the PO of my bronco had a aftermarket stereo which I pulled. (See pics of connectors) my recently purchased OE stereo has the original connectors so I need to figure this out.. help please! pics also attached. I’m putting in new speaker/wires so the bundle on the right will not be in play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Thx guy’s I did a little research and from I can tell although very nice it’s a pricey solution.. so there he’s goes again making the most sense and I’m just gonna find some old cassette tapes and be happy (for now)! So that means I have to install the stereo i recently purchased out of an 85 bronco. I need help understanding how to go about doing that, the PO of my bronco had a aftermarket stereo which I pulled. (See pics of connectors) my recently purchased OE stereo has the original connectors so I need to figure this out.. help please! pics also attached. I’m putting in new speaker/wires so the bundle on the right will not be in play. We’ll it looks like the pictures get all twisted or I just done know what I’m doing with images. Bundle is on the right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 We’ll it looks like the pictures get all twisted or I just done know what I’m doing with images. Bundle is on the right now. Actually left my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Actually left my bad so, you got a "two knob" radio. is that an 85 or earlier? I know that's about when they changed but not certain on the year or whether it was the "premium sound " option or not. I do know the last few 86s I have done had the single din style without the two knobs. but the 83 I'm building now had the original am/fm only radio not sure what my plan is on that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noclssgt Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 just dig out those old hank jr cassettes and be happy. that's what i did:nabble_laughing-25-x-25_orig: Don't forget the pencil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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