RetroSoundRadio Compatible with 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird RetroRadio

Simple review - The radio took some work to fit into my dash, but it fits and works great. I now have bluetooth, USB sound, and many other features in my old truck.The ability to configure the fitment for these radios is great, but it also means you have to do some work to get it to fit a particular vehicle. In the web picture you see the center of the radio, and two black tabs that extend out for the shafts and knobs. However, it does not come this way in the box. There are multiple pieces to the radio:1 - The center display area2 - the electronics "box" or head unit that bolts on to the back of the display3 - the two metal L brackets that are on each side4 - the two control shafts5 - Dash bezel - this trim slips over the front of the radio and makes it match the size of a specific dash cutout6 - KnobsNow I will explain why the configurable nature of the radio causes you some extra work.1. The display has a plug in wire bundle that connects it to the electronics head unit. If you did not want to screw them together as a single unit (like a standard radio), you can put the head unit remote from the face. Retrosound sells an extension cable for that purpose. If you do screw them together, the screws that hold the two pieces together are very small and you may need to buy an extra small phillips screwdriver before you assemble them.2. The two L brackets are held onto the radio with four screws. You can move the brackets up, down and front to rear to meet your needs for mounting in the dash. You can even bend or cut the brackets to make it fit. However, you will have to use trial and error to figure out the best fitment. Its a lot easier if you have an old radio to compare to and figure out where to put the mounting tabs.3. The shafts bolt on the L brackets in one of three holes, and the center hole allows you to slide the shafts left and right to adjust spacing. You can move the shafts around to wherever they match your dash cutout, since they plug into the head unit with short sections of flexible cable (like a phone cable). You could even just bolt them right into the dash instead of the L bracket (however, you still need the L bracket to mount the head unit).. Again, this is much easier to figure out if you have the old radio to compare to.Once you get the radio configured to match the form factor that you need (shaft spacing, depth, etc.), its just like installing any two shaft radio. However, you will also have to figure out where to route the USB cable, two AUX cables, and the microphone for the bluetooth so they are accessible.When you purchase - Retrosound's web site doesn't really explain the options well, but the principle is relatively simple. You pick a radio head unit first. Then you pick a bezel to match your dash, and you pick knobs for your dash. When you buy a pre-configured unit for a certain vehicle they will all come as a set, but you can also buy all the pieces separately. This means that you could take the radio you bought for one vehicle and spend about $20-30 for the installation kit (bezel and knobs), and install it in a different vehicle.I am also using a Retrosound 4"x10" 410UK stereo speaker to replace the center dash speaker in my GMC truck. It was exactly the same size as the original speaker, mounting depth was nearly the same as stock, and it had mounting tabs that matched up with the holes in the top of the dash.

i ordered this package for a Jeep CJ5 and while the radio itself fit the vehicle the knobs are too big once installed because the shafts are close to the head unit. I called the tech line and nobody knew which knobs I needed and they were very unhelpful.

The product stop working 5 months after purchase. No warranty

Love it! Installed in my 82 corvette. Takes a little bit of tinkering, but not much.

Completly Dead. Outrageous for such an expensive radio. Threw my money away.

so for so good time will tell

radio quit working after 1 month. no response from tech support.

It’s not working can I get a replacement

Nice radio, fits perfect in my classic Corvette, sound is pretty good and lots of nice features, would be nicer if came with a mounting full bracket and not only a metal strap that is almost impossible to install, other than that, it is a nice radio that blends perfect with the dashboard.

Awesome product. Was pleasantly surprised that all knobs and buttons are metal and not plastic. A little awkward to assemble but works and looks awesome.

Works awesome in my 1967 GMC 910. Didn’t have to cut my stock dash and makes great sound with Bluetooth.

Display could be brighter but other than that, I like it a lot.