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1963 Retro Radio recommendation?

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I'd like to replace my factory radio with one that LOOKS factory but will accommodate Blue tooth and have more power, also any speaker
recommendations for the Dash Speaker that can handle more power and sound good?

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Not many choices! Because of the unique configuration, there are only one or two out there. I happened to find an older used one that has a Cassette player and an 8 track Disc player that mounts in the Trunk.
 
Birdflyer said:
I'd like to replace my factory radio with one that LOOKS factory but will accommodate Blue tooth and have more power, also any speaker
recommendations for the Dash Speaker that can handle more power and sound good?
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I don't know if you resolved this, but I chose to get my 1963 radio restored and modernized with Bluetooth, hands-free calling, and upgrade the dash speaker to a dual voice coil from Gary Tayman. He has lots of options to increase power https://garytayman.com/
 
I wanted to keep my 63 as original as possible and opted for an AM radio modulator for $99 from retro radio. It connects between the antenna and the radio, and a power tap from the fuse block ( which is fortunately right behind the passenger side kick panel). You tune the AM radio to a low use frequency, and use a USB cable from the unit to your mobile device. Fortunately, my radio speaker is in good shape and with a convertible the sound reflects off the windshield to provide acceptable sound - unless in high noise situations. Plus I can also use Waze with it when driving directions are needed.
 
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