FM radio adaptor?

I am sick of AM radio in the corvair.
I dont want to change out the radio, the interior is all original and I like it that way. Did they make an FM adaptor? My only other option is to hide a second radio under the seat.

Any Ideas?

 

Radio shack used to sell them , also check ebay and jc whitney , might find what your looking for.

 

I know they were avaialable many years ago...back in the mid-70's my Dad put one in an old Ford pickup...I'm guessing he got it through JC Whitney.

Another thing, might check the aftermarket Corvair suppiers, there may be something available that slips in w/o mods...I know they started doing it for '55-9 Chevy PU's many years ago, so guys woldn't have to cut up thier dashes.

 

another option... http://www.taymanelectrical.com/

 

Here's an article on how to tap an MP3 player into your stock Corvair AM radio. If you have an iRiver, you may also have an FM tuner (like mine), so you could feasibly get FM from your AM, too.

http://autoxer.skiblack.com/nallm/mp3jackinamfm.htm

 

I had one of those fm converters and it was a pos. I'd hid a good one in the glovebox or console if it were mine to do. Mike

 

Hide a proper sound system in another location. Under a seat would do, but look around the interior and see if you have other options.

Also, check with vendors to see if they have a unit that can be hidden completely and operated with a small remote control pad that can be placed within reach of the driver.

 

can't get them anymore ive searched .Just put a radio under the seat.I had the same problem with my firebird,I was driving down the road listening to hannah montana and the jonas bothers,Next day took out seat ,made adapter brackets and installed fm radio.I cant stand hannah montana or the jonas brothers...Am radio is not what it use to be......

 

I should have a couple of those FM convertors laying around here somewhere but they really only work good with in a certain distance of the stations,you are lucky to pull in a station 20 miles away so hiding a good system would be the best.

 

Easy to find. Check here for a great quality product invented and sold by car enthusiasts!!!

http://www.rediscoveradio.com/

 

on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...r_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers?hash=item27adf52332

 

These guys might have something:

http://www.casmfg.com/index.htm

 

I've got a FM converter message me if you really want one. Willing to part with it.

 

Matt in Milwaukee. i think he posts on here. on PY forums he posts as Engine-Ear. cool guy, and he is in this business...

I haven't tried the product, but heard good things.

check out: http://www.rediscoveradio.com/

d'oh... i see someone already posted the link.

 

looks like he's running special til end of year for alliance members: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427099

 

I used the FM converter for years! one of those low $ things that worked!!!!

 

How can you say that! I love Hannah Montana and the Jonas brothers

 

rediscoveradio.com sure looks like a great long term set up. hope to use one in my '51 Ford coupe project once I check out original radio, etc

 

There is a guy up here in Ontario that will rework the original radio to run am/fm and any othe inputs you may want. If you're interested, pm me and I'll get you his number. He's been at it for decades and does nice work restoring old radios too.

Chris

 

Someone makes a product that goes inline with you antenna and has an headphone style jack on it to plug into an ipod etc. works with am radios.


I wired a motor cycle amp under my dash directly to the speakers, used an rca jack to my satellite radio. The amp i used is smaller than my hand, and is about 150 watts, and is plenty loud for my deaf ass. Amp + speakers + wiring, fuses etc about 70 bucks. Works great!

 

i had on in my 60' impala from radio shack $29.99 was original cost and in 78' a guy in my auto shop class gave it to me because he couldn't make it work. i called radio shack and they said tune to 1680 and bamm! FM RADIO! put it in the glovebox and left it tuned to KISW 99.9 and everytime i turned the radio on my buddies thought i was a radio guru because i could get FM on a AM radio. it got even better when a reverb was added.

 

Uh, I think that's US! Guys, you gotta give the RediRad a try...if your stock/traditional car has the original sound system, CELEBRATE IT! The RediRad lets you enjoy your music on your terms all the while keeping your wallet full and your equipment as the factory intended it.

With the sea of chinese crap (with nonexistent customer service) out there, why not give the American-Made RediRad a try?

You get a money back guarantee and 1 year parts and labor warranty with it, and as the Monkey pointed out, a SPECIAL special for HAMB Alliance members that saves you between 30 and 50 dollars!

Merry Christmas from the dirty-fingernailed crew at Brew City Engineering!!