Music Thoughs
#2
Safety Car
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I put an iPod classic in the ash try area. Perfect fit but I don't believe Apple is selling them anymore. Probably eBay if you go that route.
Last edited by ignatz; 09-30-2017 at 10:27 PM.
#3
Burning Brakes
Depends on how 'stock' you want to keep it?
I just put a Retro Sound unit in my 69. I thought about putting a unit in the back, and have a remote to change channels, etc, but thought it would be nice to have the built-in display in the dash. But....you can't even see the display on the Retro Sound in the daytime (doesn't help that I have a vert). Night is fine, but the display is totally unreadable in the daytime. Sound is good, but if I were to do it again, I think I would go with a unit in the rear...
I just put a Retro Sound unit in my 69. I thought about putting a unit in the back, and have a remote to change channels, etc, but thought it would be nice to have the built-in display in the dash. But....you can't even see the display on the Retro Sound in the daytime (doesn't help that I have a vert). Night is fine, but the display is totally unreadable in the daytime. Sound is good, but if I were to do it again, I think I would go with a unit in the rear...
#4
Burning Brakes
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left stock in place
I left the stock radio alone but needed a pair of oem replacement 10 ohm front speakers and went to Turnswitch. They do radio conversions if that’s of any help http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm
Recently I grabbed the JBL Charge can off my workbench and it sits perfectly between the front seats right at my elbow. It makes a surprising amount of sound and is good enough for the amount I use it. I just start a playlist and generally don’t fiddle with it. If I add the box I’ll be looking for a receiver with a small remote – the iPhone can be less than convenient.
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#5
Burning Brakes
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components
Still a little bleary and swilling coffee so maybe these components aren't all quite right but here's what I was looking at on Crutchfield. Part of the filter included a wireless remote (which I found handy in other cars I've had) but I realized that an IR remote probably isn't going to be all that useful with the unit behind me.
https://www.crutchfield.com/Product/...=01|158DSXA45B
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158FB6...930.html?tp=91
Not sure about the sub
https://www.crutchfield.com/Product/...=99|613KSCSW11
#6
Racer
I’d rather leave the stock setup in place. Nostalgia. No thoughts about specific components yet but I am thinking of building a small box that just sits in the back and supplying it with 12v. Bluetooth receiver/amp and a decent pair of at least 2-way speakers. Maybe a sub but don’t have a lot of room under the folded convertible top.
I left the stock radio alone but needed a pair of oem replacement 10 ohm front speakers and went to Turnswitch. They do radio conversions if that’s of any help http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm
Recently I grabbed the JBL Charge can off my workbench and it sits perfectly between the front seats right at my elbow. It makes a surprising amount of sound and is good enough for the amount I use it. I just start a playlist and generally don’t fiddle with it. If I add the box I’ll be looking for a receiver with a small remote – the iPhone can be less than convenient.
I left the stock radio alone but needed a pair of oem replacement 10 ohm front speakers and went to Turnswitch. They do radio conversions if that’s of any help http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm
Recently I grabbed the JBL Charge can off my workbench and it sits perfectly between the front seats right at my elbow. It makes a surprising amount of sound and is good enough for the amount I use it. I just start a playlist and generally don’t fiddle with it. If I add the box I’ll be looking for a receiver with a small remote – the iPhone can be less than convenient.
#7
Instructor
If you want to keep the original radio and simply play your own music (via bluetooth) this is what I used:
Simply plug it in between the antenna and radio, connect the power wire to the fuse box, and you're set. It plays music from your phone when connected to bluetooth and you can still use the radio when not playing your own music.
Simply plug it in between the antenna and radio, connect the power wire to the fuse box, and you're set. It plays music from your phone when connected to bluetooth and you can still use the radio when not playing your own music.
#9
Racer
Just get one of these JBL Flips or the larger Extreme and place it in the back area. Use your bluetooth connection on your phone to stream music. When I park, I just stash the Flip in the storage compartment.
No need to touch the stock radio. These things hold a charge for hours.
No need to touch the stock radio. These things hold a charge for hours.
#10
Advanced
Its funny that you posted this question. I was just getting ready to ask something similar. I bought my BB 68 coupe in 2012. The original stereo was in the car and did not work. My first project was to replace the stereo with a Retro Sound unit since I wanted it to fit in the dash like the original. After installing it, I found that the music on the stereo interfered with the music from the motor and exhaust. I seriously do not think I have turned it on in the past four years (not exaggerating). I finally got my Tina to go for a ride with me not long ago and she wanted to listen to some music....I couldn't remember how to work it......thank goodness! I drive the car 2-3 times a week. There is plenty of time for tunes while driving my DD.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else thought the same way.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else thought the same way.