Original or new stereo?
Racer
Joined: May 1999
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From: CT
Re: Original or new stereo? (vettedan)
vettedan - nice setup, I am looking to do the same thing as you. I have to cut my dash and I was wondering how I was going to get it to look good. where did you get that adaptor for the face and would it fit a 71 too?
Kevin
Kevin
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Original or new stereo? (page62)
Go with aftermarket. Screw the original gauge panel too while you're at it. It was ugly in the first place.
Custom gauge and shifter panels by Campus Research Machine Shop, University of California at San Diego.
Gauges by Autometer.
Custom gauge and shifter panels by Campus Research Machine Shop, University of California at San Diego.
Gauges by Autometer.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: NorCal
Re: Original or new stereo? (page62)
My original radio (AM/FM stereo) worked, but what a god awful sound. My dash bezel was already broken at the tp, so I cut it for a DIN aftermarket Blaupunkt CD player. However, even with good speakers (4), The sidepipes pretty much make it useless. This is NOT a bad thing! :D
PS Mine looks just like vettedan's, except it's a Santa Monica...
Hans
[Modified by Wrencher, 3:32 PM 5/6/2002]
PS Mine looks just like vettedan's, except it's a Santa Monica...
Hans
[Modified by Wrencher, 3:32 PM 5/6/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: Brazos TX
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Re: Original or new stereo? (page62)
I didn't hack up my original. I bought one already cut from Gary Gruhala. It's nice to have a stereo for long trips.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Original or new stereo? (burners)
When there is a stereo in my 77, it is a Kenwood Mask CD that I thought about mounting in the rear & using the remote. :cool:
If anyone has an original 8 tk. or possibly cass. that makes noise w/ the lights on, e-mail for my mod that I did on the original 8 tk. radio.
If anyone has an original 8 tk. or possibly cass. that makes noise w/ the lights on, e-mail for my mod that I did on the original 8 tk. radio.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Northampton Ma
Re: Original or new stereo? (Ganey)
blndweasel----- I like the CD player, I have the same one. As for the people who aren't sure about cutting the dash, you can always order a new center gauge cluster, they were about $125 last time I checked from a place like Eckler's, Zip, etc. When I finish mine (hopefully next week :yesnod: ) I will try and post pics.
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From: Lake Villa IL
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Re: Original or new stereo? (page62)
As much as I like the stock look, I love good tunes. Great music and great cars go together. If done right, the newer head unit won't look totally out of place. And the sound from the new stereo will more than make up for the non-stock appearance.
Just make sure to eliminate the noise. I'm still working on this one...
Just make sure to eliminate the noise. I'm still working on this one...
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: Original or new stereo? (blndweasel)
[QUOTE]Go with aftermarket. Screw the original gauge panel too while you're at it. It was ugly in the first place.
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I prefer the original
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I prefer the original
Drifting
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From: Medford, Or
Re: Original or new stereo? (71vettman)
quote "where did you get that adaptor for the face and would it fit a 71 too?"quote,
71vettman-you can get an Din adapter at any auto stereo installation shop for '68 thru '76 vettes.
Dan
[Modified by vettedan, 10:31 AM 5/6/2002]
71vettman-you can get an Din adapter at any auto stereo installation shop for '68 thru '76 vettes.
Dan
[Modified by vettedan, 10:31 AM 5/6/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: NW Burbs IL
Re: Original or new stereo? (page62)
Thanks for reminding me. The guy who owned the car before me, replaced the stereo with some horrible excuse for a stereo. The only good thing about the current stereo is that it fits correctly... that's about it. Otherwise, it's a POS! :cry :U
I've been wanting to replace it, but have decided to put on a flowmaster exhaust instead. I figured I'd just listen to that. :yesnod: :yesnod:
I've been wanting to replace it, but have decided to put on a flowmaster exhaust instead. I figured I'd just listen to that. :yesnod: :yesnod:
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Glendale AZ
Re: Original or new stereo? (page62)
I went for the cut and put an Alpine in my 1980. The original speakers are still adequate. One bonus for me is that I can put off fixing the clock because the Alpine has one.
Digital tuning is great. I have the original radio on the shelf for the next owner.
David
Digital tuning is great. I have the original radio on the shelf for the next owner.
David