Modding an OEM radio to have bluetooth.

[MrPink]

Has anyone modded one to have a Bluetooth module attached to it? In whatever I end up with I want to keep the OE aesthetic, but have modern features. I do understand that i could go out and spend $300 on a Retrosound unit w/Bluetooth. But I'd much rather keep my budget lower by DIY'ing some projects including any electrical work on it. I am no stranger to doing 12v harnesses or the likes. Also does anyone know what OHM the OE speakers are? I have been getting mixed info from the internet.

 

[SDJunkMan]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=447435

Here's a link to a thread on another forum that tells how to ad a aux input to an older radio. You might be able to find a bluetooth reciever and add it instead of a aux jack.

 

[MrPink]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=447435

Here's a link to a thread on another forum that tells how to ad a aux input to an older radio. You might be able to find a bluetooth reciever and add it instead of a aux jack.

yeah I read through that last night. I also watched a few videos. I understand how to do it, I was wondering if anyone on the board had done it lol

 

[austinado16]

I have an OE CD player with graphic EQ in mine, with AUX.

 

[nvrenuf]

You can also get Bluetooth "adapters" from Amazon etc that plug in to your cigarette lighter and sync with an unused FM channel. I've got a couple of these over the years, cost about $15. Cheap stuff so they don't last forever but for the price I'm happy if I get a year out of one. They typically have a mic so you can use your phone too, the sound quality isn't 5 star but again it's $15.

 

[MrPink]

You can also get Bluetooth "adapters" from Amazon etc that plug in to your cigarette lighter and sync with an unused FM channel. I've got a couple of these over the years, cost about $15. Cheap stuff so they don't last forever but for the price I'm happy if I get a year out of one. They typically have a mic so you can use your phone too, the sound quality isn't 5 star but again it's $15.

i understand that, however i am not looking to do that. i will be piggy backing a unit to the OE radio.