Radio Swap

[Sammieizzy]

I hope I’m in the Rt section.
I want to put a different stereo in my 78 cutlass
all I need is bluetooth on it.
Has anyone used a regular radio with out knobs
And with out cutting any thing
thanks
Steve

 

[pagrunt]

You could try using a later heater/radio trim plate (about '85 to '88) as those are 1.5 DIN sized. Then just get a aftermarket install kit for the aftermarket radio. There's a guy on Ebay that sells 3D printed 2 DIN ones for '78-'88 A/G's but not sure what of any mods would be needed to the dash under the heater controls.

78-88 Cutlass Double Din Radio Bezel | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 78-88 Cutlass Double Din Radio Bezel at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[Texas82GP]

Another option is a bluetooth adapter. It looks like a cigarette lighter USB charger, but it will connect with a bluetooth device and then sends an FM signal. You just tune the stock radio to the set frequency. Like this...

IMDEN Bluetooth 5.0 FM Transmitter for Car, 3.0 Wireless Bluetooth FM Radio Adapter Music Player FM Transmitter/Car Kit with Hands-Free Calling and 2 USB Ports Charger Support USB Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2RTN5Z/?tag=gbody-20

The sound quality is not absolutely stellar but it will pass. Another option is to find someone to put bluetooth in your stock radio. That's what I did with my 96 Roadmaster...

I don't know anything about this company, but just linking it to demonstrate that there are people out there doing this....

https://www.ricksradioconversions.com/

Another option is Retrosound. They likely have a shaft style radio that will fit your bezel without modification and has the bluetooth built in....

RetroSound. Modern Sound for Your Classic.

Modern Sound For Your Classic. The leading manufacturer of classic car stereos and audio equipment for the restoration marketplace.

www.retromanufacturing.com

 

[Sammieizzy]

Very interesting