Stereo ideas for HOOTERS
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Stereo ideas for HOOTERS
I need tunes in HOOTERS (my 68 vert)!
She still has the original (non working) radio in the dash, but no speakers.
I'm trying to decide which route to go. Get one that LOOKS original, and put a CD changer in the back? Just get something to go in the dash? or what?! And what kind of speakers to get? I want to be able to hear it with the top down while cruising.
Ideas? What do yall have?
She still has the original (non working) radio in the dash, but no speakers.
I'm trying to decide which route to go. Get one that LOOKS original, and put a CD changer in the back? Just get something to go in the dash? or what?! And what kind of speakers to get? I want to be able to hear it with the top down while cruising.
Ideas? What do yall have?
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Hi Liz!
I used a late model head unit as my bezel was already cracked. You have to cut it to fit any radio into the dash unless you use a Custom Autosound unit and they have a bad rep here. They do have a unit based on the Kenwood 3006 which I have in my 68 Bonnie and am happy with. The advantage of the 3006 is that it has a CD stacker control for the Kenwood stacker and the current units are still compatible. If you want to keep the stock look you can set up a location in the rear for the head unit and leave the stock radio in the dash. Here are the pics of my setup. You may have to save the pic to get enough detail on the dash install.
I used a late model head unit as my bezel was already cracked. You have to cut it to fit any radio into the dash unless you use a Custom Autosound unit and they have a bad rep here. They do have a unit based on the Kenwood 3006 which I have in my 68 Bonnie and am happy with. The advantage of the 3006 is that it has a CD stacker control for the Kenwood stacker and the current units are still compatible. If you want to keep the stock look you can set up a location in the rear for the head unit and leave the stock radio in the dash. Here are the pics of my setup. You may have to save the pic to get enough detail on the dash install.
Last edited by RHD '68 L89; Jul 23, 2004 at 07:18 PM. Reason: better photo
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I just have a Digital Radio w/CD, but after seeing your sig pic, I am concerned if you have enough vettes?
So, how big is the garage?
So, how big is the garage?
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Originally Posted by OHSIXX
I just have a Digital Radio w/CD, but after seeing your sig pic, I am concerned if you have enough vettes?
So, how big is the garage?
So, how big is the garage?
RHD...i IMed you about your speakers. are they mounted in the very back? so when you put the top down, it is between you and the speakers???
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Originally Posted by jn76vette
I believe there is a company that makes a center gauge bezel with an opening that fits a modern DIN radio. I'll dig around and find the ad.
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Originally Posted by jn76vette
no, it has the opening in it all ready. no cutting
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Originally Posted by comp
no just pic, i want something Rt hand drive 
maybe a Pacer
or a Pinto
maybe a Paceror a Pinto
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Originally Posted by jn76vette
I believe there is a company that makes a center gauge bezel with an opening that fits a modern DIN radio. I'll dig around and find the ad.
i got mine from them
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Corvette Central had them for 72-76. Sorry, i couldn't find any thing for '68. It looks like it comes with a 230 watt Blaupunkt head unit, but it can probably be ordered with out through another distributor. 
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Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
I know where there is a 76 Holden Torana hatchback in Costa Mesa as well as a 63 Australian delivery Chev sedan with a 409 in it. Oh and a ex Japanese police RHD 240Z in San Jose. And I believe there are a fair few of the Ford Coupes like the one in Mad Max as well. Plenty to choose from!
all to nice I want a freak
