Product Description
Custom Autosound Slidebar Radio for '64-'66 Mustang
Custom Autosound Slidebar radio design
The Slidebar radio has a large OEM style and digital tuner push buttons that give the Ford Mustang a perfect look.
Color
This custom radio for a mustang has 7 LCD backlight color options. The colors range from white, red, blue, and cyan, green, among others. You can choose any color that matches the color of your dashboard.
Digital display
The Custom Autosound Slidebar radio has a digital display underneath the analog slidebar. You can do this by sliding the bar at the Centre of the radio to the right.
Slidebar Radio Specifications
The Custom Autosound Slidebar radio specifications are quite a number, but here are a few crucial specs to look out for when buying a slidebar radio for a Ford Mustang;
Power
The Mustang radio has a power of 300 watts. For that reason, it has enough ability to play music all along. It also has additional four pre-outs and a subwoofer for increased music sound.
USB/Flash Drive ports
The Slidebar radio has USB flash drive inputs making it easy to navigate through a playlist.
Bluetooth enabled
The radio is Bluetooth enabled, making it easy to receive hand-free phone calls through the car speakers.
AM/FM Radio Data System Tuner
The RDS helps display the song information on the display panel. Luckily, for a Ford Mustang vehicle Custom Autosound Slidebar radio, the AM/FM RDS tuner is enabled.
The Custom Autosound Slidebar radio is one of the best car radios that Custom Autosound has ever made. Its specifications and modifications make it best for the Ford Mustang vintage car.
With Hidden Digital Display
The Slidebar Radio is Custom Autosound’s latest innovation in the quest for a perfect classic car radio. Just slide the 'slidebar' to the right and the analog AM radio display drops away to reveal a full featured digital display. With the large OEM style push-buttons you get a perfect look in a classic dash. Now a radio that not only looks right and sounds great in your classic vehicle, it gives you a direct connection to today's modern audio. Although it looks classic it has the latest modern features that include an iPod doc.
• AM-FM RDS tuner with 25 pre-sets (15-FM / 10AM)
• RDS tuner shows station / song / artist on LCD display
• 300 Watts Peak
• 7 LCD color choices (user selectable - white/red/blue/cyan/green/yellow/pink)
• LCD dimmer control
• Bluetooth Option Available (#Blukit)
• iPod doc and control (Control your iPod from the buttons on the radio)
• USB Port for Flash Drive MP3/WMA Playback
• Direct 6 CD Changer Control
• Alpha Numeric Display for MP3/WMA/ iPod files
• Electronic Tuning and Volume Control w/Last Volume Memory
• Bass / Mid / Treble Tone Control
• Loudness compensation
• DSP EQ
• Front Rear Fader
• Left Right Balance
• Digital Clock
• 2 Channel RCA Auxiliary Input for Satellite etc.
• 4 Channel RCA Pre-outs
• Subwoofer Line out w/Level and x-over Adjustments
• USA/Euro Tuner
• Power Antenna Lead
Questions About the Slidebar Radio for '64-'66 Mustang
Which vehicles is the Slidebar Radio for '64-'66 Mustang listed for?
Our vehicle search lists it for the 1963-1967 Ford Mustang.
What is special about the display?
This Slidebar Radio for '64-'66 Mustang uses Custom Autosound's DigaDial or Slidebar interface, which is designed to keep a period look while adding modern features.
Which add-ons are offered with this radio?
You can add a front dual voice coil speaker, a rear 6x9 speaker pair (Custom Autosound 6x9 Speaker Pair and Upgraded Pioneer Speaker Pair), and an antenna (Hideaway Antenna and Power Antenna) right from the options above.
Is there a CD or Bluetooth upgrade?
Yes. The options include Single Slave CD.
Slidebar radio specifications
- High power: max 300 watts (45W × 4 output channels per Slidebar user manual)
- AM/FM with RDS; 25 presets
- 7 selectable LCD color choices; hideaway digital display with classic slidebar look
- USB MP3/WMA player; iPod dock charge and control (30-pin cable; USB iPod/iPhone not supported)
- CD changer controller (Custom Autosound CD1 or USA-CD60)
- Auxiliary input; RCA pre-outs (2 pair) plus subwoofer line out with crossover
- Front/rear fader; left/right balance; bass / mid / treble; DSP EQ; loudness; clock
- Power antenna lead; last-volume memory
- Direct fit to OEM dash opening (vehicle-specific conversion)
- 12 V negative-ground only; speaker impedance 4–8 Ω
- Optional BluKit Bluetooth adapter for streaming / hands-free
- Custom Autosound 2-year parts / 1-year labor limited warranty (in-dash radios)
Slidebar wiring and tech tips
Typical Custom Autosound harness (confirm against the printed diagram that ships with your unit):
| Function | Wire |
|---|---|
| Ignition / ACC +12V | Red |
| Memory / constant +12V | Yellow |
| Ground | Black |
| Power antenna / remote | Blue (fully automatic antennas only) |
Important: Both red and yellow must be connected. Do not connect the blue lead to a semi-automatic (knob/switch) factory antenna — that can damage the radio (per Slidebar manual).
Speakers: 4–8 Ω; do not common speaker negatives to chassis ground. Rear mounting strap required (omission voids warranty per manual).
Vehicle: 64-66 Mustang. Disconnect the battery before wiring. Vintage Car Radio does not install.
Slidebar manuals
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
Custom Autosound Limited Warranty
Per the Custom Autosound Slidebar / in-dash radio user manuals, parts are covered for 2 years and labor for 1 year from original purchase for defects in materials and workmanship (original purchaser).
Warranty does not cover antenna problems, installation damage, misuse, or unrelated vehicle electrical issues. Call Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676 for help coordinating service.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
FAQ — 64-66 Mustang Slidebar
Will this fit without cutting the dash?
Slidebar conversions are made for the OEM opening for 64-66 Mustang. Compare your dash to the product photos.
Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is available via the optional Custom Autosound BluKit adapter (unless your package already includes it).
Do you install?
No.
Warranty?
Custom Autosound in-dash radios: 2-year parts / 1-year labor per the Slidebar user manual.
Need help?
844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676.
Specs
Wiring / Tech Tips
Manuals
Warranty
Custom Autosound Limited Warranty
Per the Custom Autosound Slidebar / in-dash radio user manuals, parts are covered for 2 years and labor for 1 year from original purchase for defects in materials and workmanship (original purchaser).
Warranty does not cover antenna problems, installation damage, misuse, or unrelated vehicle electrical issues. Call Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676 for help coordinating service.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.