z3beemer Posted July 1, 2022 Share #1 Posted July 1, 2022 I've been looking into radio options for my 73 240Z and found a company that will take your radio and update all the internals but maintain the original face plate, housing, etc. It will even maintain full function of the pushbutton presets. It's not cheap, but provides a lot of options that you can pick and choose. Options include, bluetooth, hands free phone, usb, flashdrive, mp3, etc. You will end up with a 180 watt 4 channel unit. I priced it for mine with all the options and the price was $550. The web site is: www.tech-retro.com. They have a good video on the site that demonstrates the unit and all the features. The actual work is performed through authorized dealers throughout the US. The one closest to me is in Chicago area. I've spoke to him several times and he's been very helpful, plus he's a car guy. Paul (z3beemer) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZGuy Posted July 1, 2022 Share #2 Posted July 1, 2022 Thanks for the information👍 I bookmarked their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalJim Posted July 2, 2022 Share #3 Posted July 2, 2022 I think that’s great for those that are trying to maintain the stock appearance of their cars, but have a 21st century car radio. I might have gone this way, but, being unaware of this possibility a few years ago when I replaced my Z’s interior, I ended up getting a vintage looking, modern radio made by Retro Manufacturing. Thanks for sharing this info with us, z3beemer! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat.240 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) Would love to see how it turns out if you pull the trigger ! I just took @UM240 idea retro sound with original faceplate , was able to keep the original knobs with a little Teflon tape and a makeshift bracket to keep the antenna switch . Has anyone touched up the silver/chrome on the trim ? That’s my next project Edited July 11, 2022 by Dat.240 Corrected user tag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, Dat.240 said: Has anyone touched up the silver/chrome on the trim ? That’s my next project That would be the Molotow Chrome Pen - been there, done that. Awesome results as in "like new"! https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Mirror-Chrome-surface-0-7mm3pcs/dp/B09C5S25Z6/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=1NR32QQPZ8KZW&keywords=molotow+liquid+chrome&qid=1657543246&sprefix=moloto%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQVZDM0dRRDAxMUlGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTMxMTMzQktOMFpWMDc2QUxBJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNTE5OTFXWVVVRlE5RE1QRkcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat.240 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 11, 2022 Perfect appreciate the help @jfa.series1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted July 11, 2022 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2022 59 minutes ago, Dat.240 said: Would love to see how it turns out if you pull the trigger ! I just took um240’s idea retro sound with original faceplate , was able to keep the original knobs with a little Teflon tape and a makeshift bracket to keep the antenna switch . Has anyone touched up the silver/chrome on the trim ? That’s my next project I used a silver Sharpie on my radio face plate and it turned out great. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat.240 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2022 I used a silver Sharpie on my radio face plate and it turned out great. Yeah that turned out awesome , I gotta get on that !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2022 Here's a radio I did with the chrome pen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat.240 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #10 Posted July 11, 2022 Here's a radio I did with the chrome pen. Yeah that came out awesome , what size tip did you end up using ? Just want to make sure I buy the right size for the job .Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted July 11, 2022 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2022 I have the 3-piece set, pretty sure it was the 2mm pen. BTW - hold on to the cap seal and put it back in place to keep the pen fresh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UM240 Posted July 12, 2022 Share #12 Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 2:27 PM, Dat.240 said: Would love to see how it turns out if you pull the trigger ! I just took @UM240 idea retro sound with original faceplate , was able to keep the original knobs with a little Teflon tape and a makeshift bracket to keep the antenna switch . Has anyone touched up the silver/chrome on the trim ? That’s my next project that is fantastic. My next project is to build new keys for the retrosound with the help of 3-D Print 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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