john compono Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I have a 55 Buick century and is 12 volt. should I switch to an alternator from generator to put in a better radio and speakers ? or can I just leave the generator in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbrothers Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 You can have your existing radio updated/upgraded, retain your same generator, to keep your car looking original. They can add FM, USB, IPOD connectors etc. Here's one place but there are others: Radio Conversions - Radio Restoration (retroradio.biz) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john compono Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 thanks Buick brothers. appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) I run a 400 watt amp under the dash and two 6x9 speakers in the back deck. My 54 retains the generator. It has no trouble running this equipment. BTW, the amp has a jack that I attach my phone and play my favorites at Amazon music. Edited January 25, 2023 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usnavystgc Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: I run a 400 watt amp under the dash and two 6x9 speakers in the back deck You be jamming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, usnavystgc said: You be jamming. Yes sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john compono Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 thanks guys by the summer I will be jamming ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Is the 55 radio still tube? A modern radio probably will draw less amperage than the tube radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 An original 1955 Buick radio is still the tube type with a vibrator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbrothers Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Mudbone had a video on his original radio being upgrade: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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