zeitgeist57 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 The factory chrome-faced Chrysler headunit in my 1985 LeBaron convertible has power going to it, but the digital face is gobbledy-gook and I can't make it play anything. I've been searching car-parts.com, eBay, Amazon...for a replacement. My search through Crutchfield netted the same cheap-o headunits that every Craigslist-special and work-truck have. Has anyone had a good experience with some sort of "hidden" radio interface that is possibly installed into the factory wiring harness, and allows Pandora/Spotify(from a smartphone) interface through the car? I like the idea of already building that into the car without affecting the factory dash appearance - chances are another Chrysler unit from that era (there are a couple at junkyards in Toledo) will probably be broken as well. I'm happy to do nothing, as my plan is to flip this in the next 6 months. However, if I can show a working stereo interface, that would help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 There is a gta 4 or something like that. I wish I'd have ordered it but wanted something same day. Columbus car audio has one or two options, I went with what they had. Plua right in to factory head unit, run aux input somewhere in the car. Run aux cord to the phone. Mine works great, easy to install, it doesn't have blutooth. The gta model does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=8579 The actual unit is behind my factory stereo. That's where I ran my auc input. You only need sip ties to complete the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 http://www.gromaudio.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks for the Grom suggestion...doesn't go back to a 1985 Chrysler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I remember when Overhaulin' was big that Foose would always try to preserve the original dash of whatever car he was modding, and he'd either put the upgraded audio headunit in the glove box or under the seat; somewhere accessible but invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 http://www.gromaudio.com This is really cool, i had no idea units like this even existed. I've been thinking about getting an aftermarket head unit in my truck but didn't think it would look that good. Wonder if they would charge a phone even when the car is off? That's the ONLY thing i miss about my old car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I installed one in my Volvo and it turns off with the car. Otherwise, it's the best $100 I've spent since this one night in Pennsylvania 12 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Thanks for the Grom suggestion...doesn't go back to a 1985 Chrysler? You're right, sorry. Maybe there is some other knockoff brand that does, but there probably isn't. Just get a new stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 You could hack an aux jack in. Same principal as this. http://snackeyes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2005-subaru-outback-aux-in-hack-via.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 If it's a DIN 1.5 faceplate, you can install just about any Mopar headunit up until the mid '00s. Not the best looking things, but if they have the external CD changer you can adaptor through that. The Infinity units pop up on http://www.turbododge.com from time to time, and sound pretty good. If it is a two-shaft, there was a company that would rework modern chassis to work with them...Vintage Audio, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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