New Stereo Install Questions
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Fairfax VA
New Stereo Install Questions
I really want to install a CD player in my 76 L-82....pulled the middle console and that was enough to scare me off.
Anybody that has installed a CD player, how did you mount it? Any help/suggestiosn would be appreciated. Pics would be awesome as well
Thanks
Anybody that has installed a CD player, how did you mount it? Any help/suggestiosn would be appreciated. Pics would be awesome as well
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Chester Virginia
Re: New Stereo Install Questions (bsowa)
I installed a Custom Autosound unit with a remote CD changer and rear speakers. Took two evenings after work. The mess behind the gage console is not that bad. There are better sounding units than the CAS, but I really wanted the CD and didn't care about the sound quality as my 73 L-82 is a bit loud to hear hi quality music in.
Roger
Roger
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,211
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From: Nashville TN
Re: New Stereo Install Questions (vettfixr)
You can get your existing radion converted to use a changer, portable cd player or whatever you want.
http://www.westechradio.com
http://www.westechradio.com
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 178
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From: Fairfax VA
Re: New Stereo Install Questions (dman535)
the previous owener put a tape deck in, put used the old fashion two turn ***** style (can't think of the proper name)....I would like to put in a high end sony CD player.....put would need to remove the DIN brackets......
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Behind the wheel of a large automobile
Re: New Stereo Install Questions (dman535)
I used Custom Auto Sound as well. It may not be the best sounding unit out there but I didn't want to do any carving and besides, who can tell with the top down?? I replaced the dash speakers with Kenwoods (I can get you the model #'s if you like) Put some Rockford Fosgates in the kick panels, and built a custom box / mount containing 2 6" rounds, an 8" sub, a 500 w amp and a 6 cd changer. Did it all in a week end for about $1,200.00
You'll get alot of good ideas here, if you're interested in this route, let me know and I'll get / send you some pics. :yesnod:
You'll get alot of good ideas here, if you're interested in this route, let me know and I'll get / send you some pics. :yesnod:
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From: Sewell NJ
Re: New Stereo Install Questions (midget)
I got them from Summit. They're Spectra SSFlex hoses. They're not the kind that use the special fitting because I didn't want to go that deep in my pockets. The connectors just have a worm clamp hidden under the fitting. They go on just like regular hoses but are a real bear to cut. I ended up using a cutoff wheel to cut them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 6,213
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From: South Alabama
Re: New Stereo Install Questions (bsowa)
I have a convertible instead of a coupe but I did mine like this. All remote control. The CD changer is behind the passenger seat. I didn't want to change anything on my dash since it's all original and works.
