for those who do not know there is/are modern radios available in 12vdc that appear to lOOk like our old truck radios but are modern in every way..
this is an FYI as I believe this has come up at some time but i just re-found it again,,,,

http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/xmradioF.htm

Specifications
Small size, BIG features!

Looks original but
offers today’s technology

3¼" case depth allows room
for electric wipers,
air conditioning

Fits your dash
without any modifications

4 × 45 watts RMS output
allows up to
180 watts of audio power

AM dial scale in foreground
looks original – FM dial scale
in background

Analog controls look and feel
like the original radio

All controls easily accessible. Volume, bass, treble, balance, fader and tuning from
original-looking controls

CD or XM (satellite) inputs included
LED dial lights will never need replacing

Digitally tuned AM/FM/Stereo front end provides stable, high quality reception

11.5 – 16.0 Volts DC Negative Ground Input only

Maximum power = 180 watts RMS (45 watts x 4 speakers 4 ohm, 14.4v, 1kHz)

Sensitivity (FM S/N 30dB) typ 5dBu, (AM S/N 20dB) typ 29 dBu

10 presets (5 AM, 5FM). Digitally tuned receiver with analog display

Dimensions: 9" W x 3.25" H x 4.6" D. Depth behind dash is 3.25" at shafts

Auxiliary inputs (RCA jacks). Standard (Motorola) antenna jack

½" D shafts on controls for mounting (same size and thread as original shafts)

Memory retention (presets and other user settings) more than 40 years
with power disconnected





Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE