'70 RR Factory AM radio w/Front speaker

[RR383]

Alright broke out my real nice laminated color wiring schematic from www.ClassicCarWiring.com to locate electrical feed to my radio. Note, the '70 only has a 5 fuse block...although this diagram is showing a sixth. When I had the panel exposed behind the cardboard door in the glove box there was on spot beyond my reach to the left that could be the sixth fuse but isn't readily accessible.
Anyway, the radio isn't working. What typical goes out with these units?

 

[69hemibeep]

"What typical goes out with these units?" The radio. Pull the plug and test for voltage with the key on also check the ground.

 

[RR383]

"What typical goes out with these units?" The radio. Pull the plug and test for voltage with the key on also check the ground.

Were the radios of this era "solid state"?

 

[Big John]

Yes, solid state, no tubes.

If you decide the radio is at fault, or you want something more than AM, send it to this guy for an upgrade. There's others doing the same conversion, but everyone that has used him has been happy.

http://taymanelectrical.com/stereo.htm

 

[RR383]

Thanks for the lead. Sure would be nice to have the original radio upgraded to FM.

 

[69hemibeep]

That brings back memories of the old FM converters. I hacked into more than one wiring harness installing those.

 

[RR Bob]

I am in the market for a Roadrunner radio myself. Has anyone heard the difference between a Custom Autosound and Antique Automobile Radio? Is one better than the other when it comes to the actual sound? I know the Antique Automobile Radio looks more like the original. Thanks in advance.

 

[RR383]

I am in the market for a Roadrunner radio myself. Has anyone heard the difference between a Custom Autosound and Antique Automobile Radio? Is one better than the other when it comes to the actual sound? I know the Antique Automobile Radio looks more like the original. Thanks in advance.

Nice to hear there are options out there...