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#1365554 06/19/2020 12:49 PM
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Good morning Stovebolters:
While I love listening to my 261 as shift through the gears, it sure would be nice to pull up my playlist on my iPhone and play over a speaker in my '53 and have an option for AM/FM. I have seen the original radios available, and not sure that is what I want.

I'm curious what music playing setups our members have. I do not want to modify my dash in any way.


-Patrick
1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 / 4-speed / 4:11 / Commercial Red

Green_98 #1365577 06/19/2020 3:32 PM
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I've showed my setup before. It's not for music unless you considered the great show opening bumper music for R. L. but maybe it would be a starting point for you. The original face is just plugging up the holes.
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1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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I'm looking into this also, Patrick. I haven't decided yet but I know I need a USB port and the ability to play MP3 files. Anything else is a no-go for me. Since the 70s, I've been using an AM/FM radio connected by cables to the image I've attached. These were rare as hen's teeth back then and now I doubt you could find one at all. There are some "look original" options but they lack the MP3 file ability.
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~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
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I used the Hidden Stereo a couple of the vendors, the only exposed piece is the small control head. My antenna is even hidden it runs under the bed.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129072768/in/album-72157631867396207/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/18149693683/in/album-72157631867396207/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/50023678297/in/album-72157631868452754/
Speakers are behind original speaker grill (also a vendor item), they actually attach to the original block-off knobs and have good sound quality.

Green_98 #1365619 06/19/2020 8:16 PM
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I plan on going for the expensive stock looking one with bluetooth in my 49 gmc. Its not cheap but I gotta have it haha.


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