I love the stock look but I would really like to have bluetooth, what are my options?

 

you could always keep the factory radio and use a bluetooth to fm transmitter. They work suprisingly well and can be hidden out of site.

 

+1 on that ^^^

You have an FM Radio and assuming it works you can pick up local FM stations, and there are frequency gaps between these local stations so they don't interfere with each other, and the frequencies that are used are different from place to place.

For many years there have been FM interfaces for adding cassette or CD player to stock Radios in cars/trucks, even Mr. Microphone used this, lol, yes I am THAT old.

So there are now Bluetooth FM adapters.

You need to unplug the antenna connection on the back of the radio, and plug in the FM interface then connect antenna to interface.
Then hook FM interface to 12volt power and ground, Radio key on power is available on the back of the radio.
Ranger radio wiring found here: http://www.therangerstation.com/how-...ring-diagrams/

You then need to "tune" the FM interface to a Frequency Gap in your local area, its different from place to place.

Then you need to sync your bluetooth player to the Bluetooth FM interface, just need to do this one time usually.

 

My thought would be to go to one of the major on-line store, Crutchfield or Sonic Electronics.

Plug in your wants and needs and they will give a list of radios that will work.

If possible put in a Double Din Radios, then if you want maybe some Apps., plan ahead a little just in case.

I am going with Pioneer, double din, with just what I mentioned; have had good luck with Pioneer.

 

Might want to look into android radio's they bring the truck just ever so slightly more into the 21st century.

 

Most of the Pioneer DD Radios have both the iPhone and Android Interfaces built-in !

I am stuck on Pioneer, it is the first aftermarket Radio I purchased for my '68 Mustang GT Fastback, and from then on I have always purchased them and have been happy with all of the results. I'm talking early 70'S here guys, we were happy to have a decent sounding radio and speakers and Pioneer filled the gap.

One thing I liked about Pioneer is when you go on their site, they have a Matrix System, you pick a radio and they tell you what components were designed for the Head Unit.
You cam pick the Amp and then the best speakers from mild to wild and then pick a Sub, and from experience, it all works together pretty well.
This is not a competition setup, I am sure an audiophile could pick it apart but it is good sound for a reasonable price. and it fill the cab will great sounding music.

Ohya, since I am pushing manufacturers here... I might as well go for the gold. Sonic Electronics has sales all the time, you might find a deal you can't beat; check them out !

Just got a Sale E-Mail form Sonic

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/lp/m...61825708862002

 

Where have you gone with this project ?

If you keep your OEM Radio... if you even want to, you might look into a separate Speaker with Bluetooth Capability, i.e. Motorola has a great one.

Just an option for the interim.

 

+1 on that ^^^

I have one in my 1994, JBL Trip model I use for hands free cell phone use, but also can play music and it will stop playing and take the phone call as needed.
Battery life is a little short on this model, for music playing, but you can plug it in to power with in vehicle USB adapter

 

AND... Waze Voice comes through it too, that is IF you are using your Phone for Waze.

The Motorola is really good, you can place it where you want, to get the best sound to you and from you. I'm happy with the Speaker setup until I get enough money to buy a GOOD Apps/Bluetooth Radio/