How To Install An Awesome Classic Car Radio (VW Bug)

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Do you want a modern stereo in your classic car, but don't want to ruin the look of your dash? In this video I'll show you how to install a bluetooth enabled radio from RetroSound and give you my honest review and impressions. Spoilers... I love the look and features (USB, subwoofer support, etc) but the assembly and installation was a little confusing and tedious. If you enjoyed this I have many other #OurSuper74 videos here on the channel!
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Chapters:
00:00 - 00:57 Intro
00:58 - 02:10 My Setup Before Install
02:11 - 04:28 Install Wiring
04:29 - 08:47 Assembly, Installing in Dash
08:48 - 10:24 Results, Review
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  • @robbhunt4142
    @robbhunt41424 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jason, absolutely loved your video!!! That VW Beetle was my first car that I learned to drive with!!!! My dad was a VW Mechanic for over 40 year's!!!! Watching your video makes me miss my dad even more! Just subscribed to your channel!!! ❤️😏😎

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome Robb. Thanks for the comment and subscribing. ✌

  • @robbhunt4142

    @robbhunt4142

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JasonExplainsThings Hey Jason, your very welcome! Keep those great videos coming!!! ❤️

  • @barrymonroy7138
    @barrymonroy71382 ай бұрын

    Your back speaker set up is just how i image it. Thanks for making a reality 😮

  • @VWBros-lp3qr
    @VWBros-lp3qr3 жыл бұрын

    Another super solid video! Makes me think about what kind of new stereo would work nicely in our '74 Super.

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's been great. Nice and subtle. I'm thinking about putting one in my old truck as well.

  • @andrewhofmann55
    @andrewhofmann554 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying the content!

  • @batbawls
    @batbawls4 жыл бұрын

    Nice ride Mr Jason

  • @mattiebgaming5279
    @mattiebgaming52792 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if you still check the comments but what fuses or how do you connect the radio for power trying to install a radio as my 72 super beetle did not come with one. Another question is about windshield wiper and fluid but that's for another time, for now just the fuse location or how you connected the radio to power

  • @zb7653
    @zb76534 жыл бұрын

    ill be doing the same with my 71 dart great job btw ,need more ram vids

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Zack, new Ram video next week. :-)

  • @almostperfectpro9290
    @almostperfectpro92903 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching very very much! I'll order from this radio but the seats are so beautiful I wonder where you got it ?

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out the “tour” video on the VW playlist. I talk about where the seats came from. :-)

  • @david37203
    @david37203 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Love the scripture! God bless

  • @JasonExplainsThings
    @JasonExplainsThings4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like RetroSound makes a stock looking radio for #theolddodge was well! May have to get one.

  • @theKPtrucker1

    @theKPtrucker1

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you do, please make a video. I found this video while trying to find a install/review of the RetroSound New York M4 before I spend the money on one for my 84 D150.

  • @nicholasroy399
    @nicholasroy3993 жыл бұрын

    Jason, love the video. I am currently updating my stereo and adding rear speakers. I have the leads running from the rear speakers up the center channel but I'm stumped on where to get through to the dash. Help!!!

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmm. All my speaker wiring is just under the carpet on passenger side.

  • @nicholasroy399

    @nicholasroy399

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JasonExplainsThings I can re run the wires up the passenger side but where do you punch through to get the wires to the back of the radio????

  • @nicholasroy399

    @nicholasroy399

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JasonExplainsThings Wait!!! I have kick panels and I can loosen the passenger side and run it up the hole?? DUH!!! Thanks!

  • @airkewld0scar
    @airkewld0scar4 ай бұрын

    Those are awesome seats!! Where you get them from and what mounts did you use?

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    4 ай бұрын

    They are out of a wrecked MK2 Jetta GLI. And I believe the seat bases were from Scat. I had to modify them somewhat. It was like 15 years ago so it’s hard to remember. 😂

  • @edweigman9683
    @edweigman96834 жыл бұрын

    You gain a ton of access by removing the glove box in a super beetle.

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’d imagine so.

  • @screamingbabyblade
    @screamingbabyblade2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jason are you running an amp? How do u connect the 8" sub to the radio...

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I’m running an amp to power the subwoofer. It’s connected with an RCA audio cable. Pretty basic. The head unit powers the left/right speakers.

  • @FreddyFootlock
    @FreddyFootlock3 жыл бұрын

    Jason (& others): would this new/classic radio (or other models) work with an original 6-volt wiring harness/battery like in my ‘62 vw bug?

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm... I’d contact Retrosound, but I doubt it.

  • @DanTheManIOM

    @DanTheManIOM

    2 жыл бұрын

    IDK, carry two 6 volt batteries and wire in series to get your 12v for 12v radio...or find a 6V radio on the Samba...but it probably just going to be AM...

  • @adamruiz6085
    @adamruiz60852 жыл бұрын

    Would this me the same 69 karmgia and where did you order all the stuff

  • @JasonExplainsThings

    @JasonExplainsThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d check Retrosound‘a website.

  • @chris1298100
    @chris12981002 жыл бұрын

    You should install a modern day touchscreen radio

  • @killerdeamonking
    @killerdeamonking5 күн бұрын

    All i see is over priced junk!

  • @asangasampath6455
    @asangasampath64552 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. supperb dir..volkswagen supperb..💐🎊️🏕️🏖️️🏃

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