Stereo System
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: DFW Metroplex Texas
Stereo System
My '82 still has the original cassette AM/FM Delco and really needs replaced.
I went to CarToys today to see about a new system. All I was looking for was a CD/AM/FM and 4 speakers, nothing fancy.
The salesman totaled up how much it would be to install and I almost fainted....$680!!!
I said I'd get back with him.
Does that price seem reasonable?
I can't see myself paying that kind of money for a "bare-bones" setup.
The componets were made by Eclispe btw.
I went to CarToys today to see about a new system. All I was looking for was a CD/AM/FM and 4 speakers, nothing fancy.
The salesman totaled up how much it would be to install and I almost fainted....$680!!!
I said I'd get back with him.
Does that price seem reasonable?
I can't see myself paying that kind of money for a "bare-bones" setup.
The componets were made by Eclispe btw.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: the land of a never ending frame-off resto-mod. May Visa have mercy on my soul.
Today I purchased a Sony AM/FM/CD/MP-3 radio plus 2 6x9 Sony Explode speakers for 253.00 all from a local stereo/appliance store. I need to pick up 2 4x6 speakers to complete. About 60.00 I will do the install since its not that hard..Eclipse is a good brand but shop around some more.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Those places ain't cheap. Here's what I did:
Purchased a pair of 4x6 Pioneer speakers at Wally World. About 40 bucks.
Purchased a new Blaupunkt head unit on ebay. About 100 bucks.
Purchased some new Infinity component speakers on ebay. About 100 bucks. Perhaps less. (The speakers shown are Pioneer units. I replaced them for stupid reasons.)
Be aware that most 6x9 speakers will not fit -- they're too deep. I made custom panels for my rear speakers -- which are 6½" round component speakers -- out of 1/4" aircraft plywood. I used the original plastic panels as templates. Easy stuff.
I'd recommend a stereo with a black bezel, not silver, and not too many flashing lights. Then it'll look "right" in the '82.
Purchased a pair of 4x6 Pioneer speakers at Wally World. About 40 bucks.
Purchased a new Blaupunkt head unit on ebay. About 100 bucks.
Purchased some new Infinity component speakers on ebay. About 100 bucks. Perhaps less. (The speakers shown are Pioneer units. I replaced them for stupid reasons.)
Be aware that most 6x9 speakers will not fit -- they're too deep. I made custom panels for my rear speakers -- which are 6½" round component speakers -- out of 1/4" aircraft plywood. I used the original plastic panels as templates. Easy stuff.
I'd recommend a stereo with a black bezel, not silver, and not too many flashing lights. Then it'll look "right" in the '82.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,876
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Thats way too much. Those places are rip offs. I put a 50watt x 4 pioneer indash am/fm/cd player w/two matching 6.5 pioneer speakers in the rear & two in the front dash. The hole setup cost $330.
Installing a car stereo is cake anyone can do it. If you never installed one before ask a buddy who has. Takes about 2 hours. One hour to install & the other hour to drink beer & listen to your new stereo.
Oh if you like I have a almost new Awia AM/FM/CD (indash) paid $160. and a set of pioneer 6.5 speakers paid $100 for, you can have both $150. Can't help myself buy stuff I don't need because its on sale.
Send me a PM if interested.
Installing a car stereo is cake anyone can do it. If you never installed one before ask a buddy who has. Takes about 2 hours. One hour to install & the other hour to drink beer & listen to your new stereo.
Oh if you like I have a almost new Awia AM/FM/CD (indash) paid $160. and a set of pioneer 6.5 speakers paid $100 for, you can have both $150. Can't help myself buy stuff I don't need because its on sale.
Send me a PM if interested.
Race Director
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From: I speak the truth. Harsh but accurate. The Woodlands Texas
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Check crutchfield.com I would avoid any local shops. Most shops want too much money....the customer support from crutchfield is top notch!
Racer
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From: Thief River Falls Minnesota
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