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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 11:32 AM
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Anyone know of someone that will convert a C-3 radio to 4-chanel 180 watts, blue tooth XM ready etc. It looks like people will do C-1's and C-2's but are reluctant to do C-3. I have a customers 71 that he wants done.

Any help or contact info would be appreciated.

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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred D. Zwiger
Anyone know of someone that will convert a C-3 radio to 4-chanel 180 watts, blue tooth XM ready etc.

I don't know anything about this particular business but I stumbled across their website while doing some research for a friend. They claim they can convert most radios:

https://www.ricksradioconversions.com/home.html

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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 11:51 PM
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There are sources that will convert the radios. I know of no service that will change out the radio for you. I'm sure someone would do it...for enough money, but changing out a C3 radio (and speakers) is really the proverbial PITA !!!
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Google Aurora Digital Conversion. I sent my original 68 radio and had it converted. It sounds great. I installed JL Audio 6.5" speakers in the kick panels and 6 x 9's in the back. Bluetooth, so my phone works and XM radio off my phone, AM/FM, USB and a sub out. I never installed the sub because I did not need it. It sounds great. If you can't find it through Google let me know and I will find my paperwork and send the name of the guy that did mine. Here's a picture of mine. Expand it to get a close up look at the radio and speakers.

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Old Aug 13, 2021 | 09:02 AM
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You can try Robert Pacini at Precision Stereo Repair. He fixed my AM/FM radio, and I think he does upgrades as well.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...d/2162734.html
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Originally Posted by Duke94
You can try Robert Pacini at Precision Stereo Repair. He fixed my AM/FM radio, and I think he does upgrades as well.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...d/2162734.html
He has my original AM/FM/8 Track radio now. It's getting a full overhaul, a power increase, and a new cable interface for external wired MP3/Ipod type hook up. 100% stock NCRS type appearance. I am getting (4) new 8-ohm speakers to fit in the stock locations from another vendor he recomends. He said he has a 3 month backlog right now but for my needs this will get the job done. Very good price too.
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by stingr69
He has my original AM/FM/8 Track radio now. It's getting a full overhaul, a power increase, and a new cable interface for external wired MP3/Ipod type hook up. 100% stock NCRS type appearance. I am getting (4) new 8-ohm speakers to fit in the stock locations from another vendor he recomends. He said he has a 3 month backlog right now but for my needs this will get the job done. Very good price too.
x3!,! Great guy and even gives warranty! I went aux only and plug my phone into it which has xm as mentioned above..i tried amazon Bluetooth all crap, i like the solid connection
New speakers here too updated at thread..ask robert for optional volume boost with aux…for what the car is and speakers close to head sounds great..

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-repair-2.html
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