If your foam is too thick, scissors do a pretty good job of cutting it down to size. The foam’s job is to keep the iPod steady–we don’t want it bouncing around. Any soft foam will work, though–break out the glue gun.
It has adhesive on one side, and is perfect for the job. The foam I used was left over from an air conditioner install. Once you have enough room for the ipod:įoam it up. I used needle nose pliers to snap it out. My radio had a piece of plastic that blocked the ipod. If not, it’s probably best you don’t try. If you’re comfortable stripping wires you can probably figure out how to cut up an old pair of headphones and make a speaker connection. If your radio does fit, wiring the ipod to a speaker is fairly simple. I’d originally planned on hooking the ipod directly into the speaker, but had overestimated the depth of the case–the ipod wouldn’t fit with the speaker left intact. Small hinges and hooks can be found at any hardware store. This made my life much easier, but it isn’t necessary–If your radio is held together only by screws, you’ll have to find a way of securing it. After removing them, the case was conveniently held together by plastic tabs that were already built in. My radio was held together with four phillips-head screws. This step is the most fun! keep your eyes out for other cool craft projects while you’re there. I got mine at a thrift store, but they can easily be found at swap meets and yard sales. It might be helpful to bring your ipod with you, for sizing purposes. How to make a vintage radio iPod - that works! What you needįind your radio.
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