Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"?
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Melting Slicks
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Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"?
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.131.5337
Any opinions on this? :confused: The price I guess includes the stereo & dash replacement panel... :D
Any opinions on this? :confused: The price I guess includes the stereo & dash replacement panel... :D
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
You don't need that on a '79. It has a plastic bezel that is easily cut, and any modern head unit can fit in there. And that is *zowie* way overpriced for a low-end Blaupunkt unit!
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
before you buy ,i would look at all the other cd players that are out there .the blaupunkt is nice but there are more choices cheaper.you can cut your dash your self with a dremal, its not hard lots of guys here on the forum have pictures of there cd installs. try a radio search
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (page62)
Thanks.Just got a '79 about a week ago & didnt pay much attention to that part of the dash yet.And thats a low end Blau? :sleep:
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (terry82)
before you buy ,i would look at all the other cd players that are out there .the blaupunkt is nice but there are more choices cheaper.you can cut your dash your self with a dremal, its not hard lots of guys here on the forum have pictures of there cd installs. try a radio search
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
I just installed an in dash headunit in my Vette. Its pretty simple to cut out the plastic with a dremel. Just remember you can always cut out more, but you can't put any back in. Good luck. :seeya
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
If you have regrets later, you can buy a replacement bezel for about 99 bucks. It covers the center cluster gauges and radio.
Some people have also been known to buy a replacement bezel, cut it up and keep the original stored away. A '79 is hardly a rare car, however, so it's fairly pointless...
BTW: DO NOT try to turn what appears to be hex head screws on the bezel -- they're molded plastic! :smash:
Some people have also been known to buy a replacement bezel, cut it up and keep the original stored away. A '79 is hardly a rare car, however, so it's fairly pointless...
BTW: DO NOT try to turn what appears to be hex head screws on the bezel -- they're molded plastic! :smash:
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (page62)
If you have regrets later, you can buy a replacement bezel for about 99 bucks. It covers the center cluster gauges and radio.
Some people have also been known to buy a replacement bezel, cut it up and keep the original stored away. A '79 is hardly a rare car, however, so it's fairly pointless...
BTW: DO NOT try to turn what appears to be hex head screws on the bezel -- they're molded plastic! :smash:
Some people have also been known to buy a replacement bezel, cut it up and keep the original stored away. A '79 is hardly a rare car, however, so it's fairly pointless...
BTW: DO NOT try to turn what appears to be hex head screws on the bezel -- they're molded plastic! :smash:
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (page62)
Page, enlighten me on something, as I am getting ready to do this myself next month.
How did you get the **** off of the clock?
I've tried turning, pulling, etc, with no luck.
How did you get the **** off of the clock?
I've tried turning, pulling, etc, with no luck.
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
You can get a kit for cutting you current bezel to fit a DIN radio from a place called Vette Specialties. I believe they are the only place that makes these.
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
Redson, save your money. Cut the bezel for now. Replace the bezel later if you want to go back to stock to resell. But it's gonna be at least another 20 years before it makes a difference in resale value. And by then you won't care.
The bezel changed in '78 (or was it '77?) from a metal one with contours to a flat plastic unit. That's why you often see CD head units in the later-model C3's but not the earlier ones (which need the Vette Specialties bezel).
With regards to the clock ****, I think there's a tiny screw in the middle of the ****. Break out your jeweler's screwdrivers!
[Modified by page62, 9:21 AM 1/7/2004]
The bezel changed in '78 (or was it '77?) from a metal one with contours to a flat plastic unit. That's why you often see CD head units in the later-model C3's but not the earlier ones (which need the Vette Specialties bezel).
With regards to the clock ****, I think there's a tiny screw in the middle of the ****. Break out your jeweler's screwdrivers!
[Modified by page62, 9:21 AM 1/7/2004]
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (page62)
And before you pay too much. try looking at a bunch of the other online vendors...
I really like http://www.crutchfield.com
I really like http://www.crutchfield.com
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (Stoge)
Page, enlighten me on something, as I am getting ready to do this myself next month.
How did you get the **** off of the clock?
I've tried turning, pulling, etc, with no luck.
How did you get the **** off of the clock?
I've tried turning, pulling, etc, with no luck.
There is a small nut in the middle of the ****....take it out then the **** slides off.
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (Sigforty)
Thanks for the info/link on Vette Specialties! :hurray:
I am doing an install of Pioneer CD player in my 68 at this time - took a look at their adapter - just what I needed! This will make for a much more professional looking install.
-Jay-
I am doing an install of Pioneer CD player in my 68 at this time - took a look at their adapter - just what I needed! This will make for a much more professional looking install.
-Jay-
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (68MakoVette)
No problem! I am actually waiting on my bezel right now. I ordered it before christmas, but it took a while with that shipping rush.
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
For a New 68-71 Bezel already modified w/the bezel kit - $229.95
For a New 72-76 Bezel already modified w/the bezel kit - $179.95
Send in your bezel and have them modify w/bezel kit - $95.00
Order the Bezel Kit and DIY - $55.00
For my $$ I ordered the DIY kit & saved a heck of a lot of $$ Check out the instructions on the website - that should give you an idea of whether you feel like doing it yourself - doesn't appear to difficult :thumbs:
-Jay-
For a New 72-76 Bezel already modified w/the bezel kit - $179.95
Send in your bezel and have them modify w/bezel kit - $95.00
Order the Bezel Kit and DIY - $55.00
For my $$ I ordered the DIY kit & saved a heck of a lot of $$ Check out the instructions on the website - that should give you an idea of whether you feel like doing it yourself - doesn't appear to difficult :thumbs:
-Jay-
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (68MakoVette)
For a New 68-71 Bezel already modified w/the bezel kit - $229.95
For a New 72-76 Bezel already modified w/the bezel kit - $179.95
Send in your bezel and have them modify w/bezel kit - $95.00
Order the Bezel Kit and DIY - $55.00
For my $$ I ordered the DIY kit & saved a heck of a lot of $$ Check out the instructions on the website - that should give you an idea of whether you feel like doing it yourself - doesn't appear to difficult :thumbs:
-Jay-
For a New 72-76 Bezel already modified w/the bezel kit - $179.95
Send in your bezel and have them modify w/bezel kit - $95.00
Order the Bezel Kit and DIY - $55.00
For my $$ I ordered the DIY kit & saved a heck of a lot of $$ Check out the instructions on the website - that should give you an idea of whether you feel like doing it yourself - doesn't appear to difficult :thumbs:
-Jay-
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Re: Opinions on a Blaupunkt Dash "conversion"? (redson)
You don't need a kit!!! (That's what I've been trying to tell you.) It takes under an hour to do the swap in '78 and newer C3s! Get out there, cut the cheap plastic bezel with a dremel (you don't even need to remove the bezel) and install something nice... :yesnod: