1980 Stereo replacement
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From: St. Pete Beach FL
1980 Stereo replacement
I want to replace stock stereo with a new AM/FM/CD player, does anybody know what installation kit I will need to make it look flush and neat??
I am little hesitant to start cutting into the console........ :skep:
I am little hesitant to start cutting into the console........ :skep:
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Re: 1980 Stereo replacement (azswede1960)
Cut away! No kit needed. The bezel is plastic and cuts easily. If you have regrets later, a replacement is available (but I've never heard anyone actually having regrets). And best of all -- a decent looking CD player looks right at home in the late model C3s :yesnod:
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From: Springfield PA
Re: 1980 Stereo replacement (azswede1960)
I replaced my stereo a few years back in my 81 and didn't want to cut so found a new AM/FM/Cassette receiver that had the old two **** style (Kenwood KRC-2007, if they still make it). Then i added a FM module 6 disc CD changer. Also, this unit has hook-ups for an amp.
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From: Newport News Virginia
Re: 1980 Stereo replacement (azswede1960)
Take her to a good local install shop and they can make a nice din-sized hole in the console and install the cd player nice and easy (i didn't have the heart to cut).. and there are replacement consoles available from midamerica (among others)... woodgrain's and carbon fibers... might be easier to order a replacement, cut the hole in the replacement and put that in, make sure the hole is perfect. A local audio shop did mine in a little over an hour. CD player looks good, good luck.
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Re: 1980 Stereo replacement (azswede1960)
If you want you can come over and look at the CD player I have installed in my 1980, and I can show you how to do it.
With some good planning you won't have to worry about messing up the center console.
Let me know, I live right over in Chandler.
With some good planning you won't have to worry about messing up the center console.
Let me know, I live right over in Chandler.
