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Since I have the Deluxe version truck, there is evidence that it came with a radio that previous owner removed. I spotted a refurbished original on Hemmings (not sure if still there..haven't called). They want $350+25 to ship. It comes with a new speaker with no front bezel shown. The other option I spotted was what doesn't look original (the box), but the front does. It is 12 volt which I actually need and it has FM and bluetooth. The cost, however, is $800 shipped.

Question is, has anyone ever adapted all the modern stuff to the old AM radio and came out less than $800?

Original 1954 truck radio is 6 volts and I have one. Anything 12 volts is either new (modern) or an old 6 volt radio converted to work on 12 volts. There are numerous options from cheap to very expensive. If you are a purist, the original radio (AM and 6 volts) is a must. If you just want a modern system then buy something that you can hide such as in the glovebox or under the seat.

So if you want an original style radio, you can use a reducer if you have converted 12 volts. There are several different styles of retro radios to replace the old ones. The lowest cost type has a dial the lights up when in use, and an electronic tuner is controlled by manipulating the front controls.Then there some that emulate the mechanical features of the original design and in some cases are quite sophisticated in their design. Generally speaking the more less expensive ones are usually under $300.00 . There is one on Ebay right now for 211.99 .