Modified OEM Radios “Feeler”

[ghetdjc320]

I’m thinking of picking up the torch with these radios (provided there is no other forum member working on them) and curious to know if there is any interest on refurbished/modified radios. Many options on the table. Bluetooth receiver modules, custom tuning DSP (usb programable), restored lighting and buttons/faceplates. These radios would no longer have any casette decks.
 

I’ve done batch runs of hvac control decks now and custom switch/bezel systems and these would be a good fit along with those other products.

Again, this is just a feeler at the moment

 

[Torq_Shep]

Yes please. I keep trying to convince myself to do all of this myself but I would vastly prefer to just get a built one.

 

If you do another batch of HVAC controls... 

 

I have a good RX-173, and 2x parts RX units. 

[89 MJ]

Yes!

[Pete M]

moved to Tech so more eyes will see it  

[ComancheX2]

I'd be interested as well.  After seeing this, I was just reading your other thread.  It's all Greek to me, but I may even have an old unit that could be refurbished if I can manage to clean out the garage!

[87MJTIM]

I would be interested in bluetooth function.

 

I have two original radios - one AMC and one Chrysler.  One is a RX161 and the other is a RX170. 

[jodawill]

I've been looking for someone to repair my OEM radio, but I want the cassette deck to be fixed. Would you be willing to do that, or are you strict on your no-cassette rule?

[ghetdjc320]

3 hours ago, jodawill said:

I've been looking for someone to repair my OEM radio, but I want the cassette deck to be fixed. Would you be willing to do that, or are you strict on your no-cassette rule?

I haven’t dived into the cassette mechanism at all but with as many small mechanical pieces as it has, I don’t really want to work on it. That being said, I already have a couple of good tape decks I could easily swap in for the RX-173 if yours is bad. You mentioned yours isn’t working, which model is it? 

[Spinnakerblue89]

I have a plain AM/FM radio that needs a little work done. But for me, I don't use Bluetooth ever, I use USB or SD card. Is that something that would be doable with these old radios? I hate the modern one I have inside my truck right now, not because it's bad or anything, but because it ruins the aesthetic. 

[ghetdjc320]

4 hours ago, Spinnakerblue89 said:

I have a plain AM/FM radio that needs a little work done. But for me, I don't use Bluetooth ever, I use USB or SD card. Is that something that would be doable with these old radios? I hate the modern one I have inside my truck right now, not because it's bad or anything, but because it ruins the aesthetic. 

I’m assuming you’re using a usb thumb drive? You would need some way to control your media. Typically that’s a smartphone or iPod style device with either a Bluetooth or headphone output. If your music is stored on a drive, you’ll need a way to access the file index and control playback. Although not impossible, it would take a substantial amount of work to build one that does that. 

[Spinnakerblue89]

That's a fair assessment, I pretty much figured it would be the case. 

[JZLAJeep]

Interested.