Connecting mini to car radio

My sister wants a device to connect her ipod to her car radio. She has an older car so it doesn't have a built in port. Her radio does have a cd player. Does anyone have any suggestions for one that works well (she's invested in a few duds in the past)?
Thanks!
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see if this helps
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-tH7aRkVXTSY/learningcenter/car/ipod/ipod_ins tallation.html?page=6

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