SOME HISTORY:

I retired a few years ago and needed a new hobby. My career was mainly in aerospace and product development so I wanted to utilize the skills I had acquired over the years and those from my vocational electronics classes. I have also been dabbling in 3D printing and learning some CAD basics. 

Way back in the 1980's I was a car stereo installer for a short period and I drove a 1963 Ford Ranchero. That was when I converted my first factory radio into a digital display stereo AM/FM/cassette radio (we didn't have Bluetooth back then). I was quite proud of it, but never thought that anyone else might want one for themselves. 

Fast-forward to 2023 and it occurred to me that I could try converting old car radios to Bluetooth streaming units. I bought a few radios from Ebay and learned how to do it efficiently and reliably. And it turned out that people liked them. I didn't really want a new business venture, but instead, a hobby that keeps me engaged and makes a few bucks to pay for the components and materials.

 

FAB FACTS: Each factory radio type is quite different and may require 4 to 10 hours of mechanical design, layout, and assembly. 3-D component printing can add up to 16 hours prior to test-fitting. Finished units are bench tested and operated for some time before shipping.