Replacement Radio

Windshield antenna is usually pretty decent for FM, I'd suspect a weak radio. That unit in Crutchfield sure looks interesting, and they know how to make their stuff fit and work, but that sure is a lot of money, and probaby several bucks more for the fit up items. Might be the only thing available though.

 

Until you get a replacement radio you might be able to improve the poor reception problem with your current radio by checking to see if the windshield antenna plug in connection at the bottom center of your windshield is clean and tight.

 

classiccarstereos.com/custom-autosound.html. I have these in 2 cars and really like them.

 

My aftermarket radio works great with the windshield antenna.

 

i really like this one . its stereo but it looks the part ..http://www.classiccarstereos.com/1971-1976-camaro-radio.html ..

 

I installed that one in my 78 Cutlass which has a windshield antenna. There are no problems with reception. No problems with the radio and the features are worth the price.

 

I went with a original radio rebuild from Precision Radio Repair:
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2009/11/We-ve-Got-the-Jack/2292821.htmlwhere
where Bob installed a 3.5mm jack. I will then use a bluetooth adapter like this:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...qDP_zsNkFbe5cjbGgbhoCqw4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
to pair with my phone. It's not going to be a high end sound, even though Bob improves the stock radio with better components. The stock radio is mono anyway. I would rather listen to the engine anyway. If your car is a driver and you don't care if it looks stock (I do)you may want to just upgrade. It would be cheaper.
There is a trimmer adjustment for the antenna. You tune the radio to a certain frequency and then there an adjustment screw under one of the knobs. Adjust it till it has the best reception. How to do is here:
http://www.chevelles.com/radiotech/reception.html

 

I helped my bud put a new replacement in his 70, it had jacks on the back, not sure on Bluetooth,
At the big swap in Jan here a guy had a nos one still shrunk wrapped on a cardboard, I didn't buy it, something looked wring, I would think they would come in a box. It was a 78 am/fm 8 track.