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hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | For several years after I finished my radio conversion and RCA record player conversion, I received emails fellow FL member asking me to convert radios, the reality is that at the time the project was not more than a mere prototype, because I used parts from many others electronics ( like old VCR and PC’s) parts that are not commercially available. So the project ended been a very nice functionally project but too much work to make it commercially viable.
-Full digital FM stereo -Digital Stereo 45x45W amplifier. -LED display. -full IR remote control. -On screen digital equalizer settings: pop, jazz, rock -virtually NO electric consumption. Options -FM digital radio with the AM adition. (Available in some screen models) -Conversions made on Mono (one speaker cars). -USB Pen drive reader (A 16G drive can store about 4000 songs). -SD card reader (A 16G drive can store about 4000 songs). -AUX 3.5mm jack input (For your CD player, XM or cellphone sound directly to the car Digital Speakers System trough a 3.5mm wire). -110V or 220V outlet. -Bluetooth 1: Allows a wireless connection between your smart phone and your car digital sound system to listen, for example, to your phone GPS directions, Pandora stations, Youtube or music stored. Also your Laptop or Tablet or any Bluetooth capable device. -Bluetooth 2: Allows you a hands free phone calls wireless connection between your smart Cell phone and your car digital sound system, plus to your phone GPS directions, Pandora stations, Youtube or music stored. Also your Laptop or Tablet or any Bluetooth capable device. -Foot radio search button. -Adjustable, bass, treble, balance. - IPod specific input connection (some models). -USB Cell Phone/GPS charger 5V. - 7 (yes seven) different types of screen display to chose from depending on your original radio screen opening: LCD with back light, full LED, micro LED or Fluorescent. Each one includes different and unique features, look at the pictures numbers below for the matching approximated display size. Approximated display dimensions (Width X Height).
2- 13/16 X 9/32 (0.81x0.28 inches) or [2 x 0.7 centimeters] 3 - 2-1/4 x 15/32 (2.25 x 0.46 inches) or [5.7x 1.1 centimeters] 4- 1-3/4 x 7/8 (1.75 x 0.87 inches) or [4.4 x 2.2 centimeters] LED ( light-emitting diode) 5- 3/4 x 5/16 (0.75 x 0.31 inches) or [1.9 x 0.79 centimeters] 6- 1-3/8 x 11/32 ( 1.37 x 0.34 inches ) or [3.5 x 0.87 centimeters] VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) 7- 2-1/4 x 15/32 (2.25 x 0.46 inches) or [5.7x 1.1 centimeters]
-Outdoor/indoor temperature LCD displays in your radio (available in some radio displays). -LCD Engine monitoring system: Oil Pressure/Temperature/Fuel/Battery level (available in some radio displays). -Electronic autopilot conversion. -Electronic mirror-matic conversion. -Electronic Automatic beam changer conversion. -And more to come. -Customer specs full customization available.
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Vanish |
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Veteran Posts: 129 Location: A little east of Pittsburgh Pa. | |||
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | That display does look good, on the Chrysler dash panel. | ||
Phil_the_frenchie |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 915 Location: Pau, S-W France | Hi Denis, Well done !!!! I think that in the "basic" conversion you must add the USB plug and the 3.5 jack. The I.R is a well addition, i've it on my JVC (which is hidden in a tissus dispenser at extreme right under the dash ....). About display i think that the '61 Chrysler model is the best ! Maybe you can kept the needle stuck in a fixed position ? You keep also the memory pushbutton functions ? | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I would like to have more imformation on this also. I would also like to be able to play CDs or listen to Satellie radio | ||
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Expert Posts: 3153 Location: NY & VT | Very handsome conversion. | ||
soiouz |
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Expert Posts: 3480 Location: Montreal, Canada | I like the AM crackling sound and faint original dial lighting too much to do this in my own car, but I gotta say, this is outstanding work! Congrats! | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7205 Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada | Denis has a video of the 61 Chrysler radio functioning http://youtu.be/horn-IX-wOY What I really like about this conversion is that he has installed LED lights in the push buttons, which is not the way they came from factory. I was disappointed when I bought my first astra-dome car (1962 300) and found that the radio buttons didn't light up, because my 60 Dodge Polara radio buttons DID light up! Edited by imopar380 2015-01-25 11:32 AM | ||
FIN_NV |
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Expert Posts: 4589 Location: Northern New Jersey | How Much? | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Thanks for the interest guys
BUT, the owner can do whatever with the display, not showing it at all, auto-hide when the radio is in the OFF position, or even the driver can decide when to hide it. This can be accomplished by attaching the display to an invisible tiny small hinge, and the movements controlled by a program inside of the Microprocessor. Phil: Depending of the customer choice and board characteristics the buttons can be customized 100%, but every function is on the RF remote control. The original needle can stay there no problem. Steph: yes, the cable is included if you chose to have 3.5mm Aux input installed for CD or XM.
Ian: that can be added to every radio if the buttons are clear, and I agree that they look awesome. Steve: since every radio is going to be different, the price will be set according to the options and module chosen, my goal is (and It Always Will Be) make something customizable and affordable to everyone. Let me know what is your perfect radio and I can give you an estimated. Info/picture about your radio is needed too if you want some advice. Edited by hemidenis 2015-01-25 3:06 PM | ||
ttotired |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8443 Location: Perth Australia | Lots of interest in this Denis (me included), just wish you had just done it on 1 thread instead of spreading it all over the site All the questions would be in 1 place then | ||
Phil_the_frenchie |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 915 Location: Pau, S-W France | ttotired - 2015-01-25 11:00 PM Lots of interest in this Denis (me included), just wish you had just done it on 1 thread instead of spreading it all over the site All the questions would be in 1 place then Yes it'll be fine if the webmaster could put all messages in the same subject (this or another one) and close the other threads ! | ||
littlecarl |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 337 Location: UK | I've somehow missed all the other threads. Outstanding work and yes very interested in this subject as I too have been looking into options without having to fit another stereo somewhere else. In the UK the FM stations are gradually going digital, the AM ones are all foreign service apart from one so the best option with the most is stream digital stations to the phone and either bluetooth or cable them to whatever is going to be playing the music through. I'm going looking for the other threads. I may be some time | ||
Islander 62 |
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Veteran Posts: 142 Location: Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC Canada | Hello Denis.......very nice conversion......I have a '62 300 Convertible which is a single speaker application. I've been toying with the idea of putting a 6X9 in an insulated box beside the pump behind the back seat......I have a stock speaker cable out of a sedan that I was going to use with my stock AM.....but after seeing yours....well.... I like the way you've done yours......what's a ball park price to do one like that?.... Thanks.....Chris | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Yes, I spread this thread all over the site. I was looking to reach members that usually don't view the entire forum. I'm one of them -Carl: Yes, Phil and Sven told me about the digital FM, two that are available in the US but not very popular. I will do some research on this matter, nevertheless you can still listen to any station live from your cell phone to your car speakers. -Chris: Being honest with you, since I installed a Bluetooth on my daily car, I spend my commute to and from to work listen Pandora or YouTube videos, I use FM for the news. The original screen of the 62 Chrysler is large and can fit any display, or no display at your discretion, the buttons can be lit up too. Take a look at the options and what you're looking for. Make a list and contact me so I can give you any advice and a precise price. I know the 60, 61, 62 radio very well. hemidenis@yahoo.com | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I was wondering will you be able to convert a radio from a 1961 plymouth? I have 1 that is out of the car and it works the 1 in the car does not. When I hear back I will let you know when I am ready. I would like to know the cost plus the shipping. | ||
57plymouth |
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Expert Posts: 3577 Location: Blythewood, SC | I'd be happy with a stereo radio that controlled volume and connected via bluetooth. I don't care if there is a screen or not, I can control what song I hear from my phone. I'd like to have the radio in the dash look stock, control volume, and turn an amp on in the trunk for the speakers. I'd use a four channel amp, so I can run four powered speakers like I have in the Camaro. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Steph: Yes, any radio can be converted including a 1961 Plymouth, they are all basically the same, some had an original larger Plexiglas screen that allows me to adapt a bigger more complete screen like options 1, 3, 4, 7. All of them have an outer case big enough to hold all the options. Please post some me pictures of the radio.
Brian, I understand that you want a simple FM radio with Bluetooth capabilities and 4 output speakers (45Wx4), with no other control on the original radio than the volume on the original radio front?
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1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I will do that some time tomorrow its down in the garage in the parts room I do have the plate but its on the other radio in the dash | ||
57plybel |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 594 Location: Melbourne, Australia | Sounds great Denis,
I'd be keen on a 57/58 Plymouth one (offset controls) I wouldn't mind extra knobs on the unit as long as they looked old time. Am looking to power a twin channel/coil? dash speaker and twin ovals (rear), 4 channels all up Am happy to run seperate amps if need be.
Keep us posted ! Great idea
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1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Here is the photo of the radio in my 1961 fury 1 is in the dash and the other is wrapped up . The that is wrapped has been tuned up and lubed by a retired electrician. The 1 in the dash does not work my dad tested it . When I get ready I will send the 1 that is wrapped in plastic I can take the bezel of the other radio Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-01-29 10:37 AM (WP_20150129_001.jpg) (WP_20150129_002.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20150129_001.jpg (118KB - 266 downloads) WP_20150129_002.jpg (129KB - 278 downloads) | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Steph: | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | OK but do you want me to measure the glass part or the whole bezel? I need to take it off the radio. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Hi,
Thanks (WP_20150129_001.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20150129_001.jpg (53KB - 228 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | 4 inches long and 1 inch tall | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Step, just sent you a PM. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I need to correct myself it is 4" long and 1/2 inch tall | ||
57plymouth |
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Expert Posts: 3577 Location: Blythewood, SC | hemidenis - 2015-01-27 6:25 PM Steph: Yes, any radio can be converted including a 1961 Plymouth, they are all basically the same, some had an original larger Plexiglas screen that allows me to adapt a bigger more complete screen like options 1, 3, 4, 7. All of them have an outer case big enough to hold all the options. Please post some me pictures of the radio.
Brian, I understand that you want a simple FM radio with Bluetooth capabilities and 4 output speakers (45Wx4), with no other control on the original radio than the volume on the original radio front?
Yes, but not on the output. I can choose song tracks on the phone. Just control the volume and essentially use the radio to get the bluetooth signal to a trunk mounted amp. 4 channel RCA output, not four speakers powered by the radio. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Brian: Yes, only RCA pre-output can also be provided for your trunk mounted amplifier, and controlled by the volume knob. Denis | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Due to the numerous questions received, I would like to say that with all the radios displayed above NONE of them needs a display to work, all can be eliminated and the radio will have a complete stock look, with no modifications on the dial appearance, no buttons or switches are added in any case PERIOD, the remote control can do all the functions wirelessly. All my conversions work on Europe too with standard FM broadcasting on even decimals like 87.6 - 88.2 - 88.4 etc. I’m presenting a new design on the display and also others services that people have requested which are listed below. First this new FM conversion (Picture attached) is controlled completely manually by turning the “TUNING” knob on the original radio, searching for the stations manually or turning the knob once to find the next available station automatically. This can be installed with a variety of displays, sizes and colors or with no display at all, to keep the appearance of the radio complete stock. The dispostion of the display numbers or locations can be modified at customer request.
New Services requested by others users also available - “Bluetooth” installation on standard AM tubes radios, without any modifications on dial appearance or functions of the original radio. You can listen to your phone, music MP3, YouTube or any sound function of your phone/tablet or Bluetooth enable device, wirelessly directly to the original speaker using all the original sound components of the radio, and no appearance of the radio is changed. Your original tube AM radio is not modified and it will work as intended by the factory. -3.5 mm auxiliary jack input on the stock radio, for any cell phone, XM radio or CD player, without modification to the Am radio appearance and functionality. -SD card, USB card reader for music in the original radio using all the original tube components for the sound and without modifications to the tubes radio appearance or functionality on any way or form.Right now, I’m converting different types of radios form different make and model years, so videos and pictures will be available soon pending owner’s permission. Edited by hemidenis 2015-03-01 11:53 AM (Rdisplay.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Rdisplay.jpg (81KB - 222 downloads) | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Also, for all the people who are going to be ready to convert the radios over the summer, I have to tell them that maybe the time to do it is now, since my time will be limited due a baby coming in September which it will end my converting radios hobby for an undetermined amount of time. Edited by hemidenis 2015-03-01 11:53 AM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | What will ll be the total cost plus shipping I just took the bezel off the radio that is in the car. I will also need the address to ship the radio to . I am waiting for my tax refund . I plan to use some of that to get the radio converted. The radio is wrapped up in plastic and packed ready to be shipped . If you have a paypal account I can sent it through there. I would like to know the cost for FM and jacks so I can listen to CDS or an ipod The bezel is on the radio that is going to be shipped Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-03-17 3:17 PM | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Sorry for the delay Dave, PM sent. | ||
Alex |
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Veteran Posts: 253 Location: Victoria Australia | PM sent Denis. | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 6487 Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) | I would like to get a 1957/8 Plymouth radio converted, but at what cost? What would be the time frame? I'm cool with AM/FM stereo and SD drive in Christine Green. I see these posts are 2 months apart. Is this a business or a hobby or very, very busy making these? Thanks! Marc. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Marc I'm very busy on my regular work, this is more of a hobby for now, I'm converting several radios including 2 for 42-47 chevy, 1957 DeSoto, 1957 Imperial, 1948 Chrysler 1954 Chrysler, 58 Plymouth and so on...Every owner want something different so they are all custom made. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I under stand you are very busy but there are other items my '61 needs . Those will need to come 1st. When I get ready I will holler I do have an FM converter but I might do what I did with my other '61 is buy a am/fm cd player with surface mount speakers but hide those under the seats | ||
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Regular Posts: 68 Location: Stockholm Sweden | Hi Denis, I´ve sent you a PM, Radio conversion 1961 "Golden Tone" yet I do understand it might be out of reach | ||
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