New vs. Old
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New vs. Old
Now I don't want anyone to take offense to this; it is just my opinion.
I really don't like the look of modern cd players in classic cars. I think it takes away from the car, looks out of place.
Is there another option to this, to upgrade the sound system?
Like is there a cd player that has the same look as the stock stereo, like retro, or. . . ?
Give me some suggestions. . .
I really don't like the look of modern cd players in classic cars. I think it takes away from the car, looks out of place.
Is there another option to this, to upgrade the sound system?
Like is there a cd player that has the same look as the stock stereo, like retro, or. . . ?
Give me some suggestions. . .
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In an issue of "Auto Restorer" last summer there was an article on them restoring a Dodge Charger. They had made fake face for the newer cd stereo by using the old face of an 8 track. They had used velcro to attach and it even had a tape sticking out of it. Oh by the way the tape had a title called "It's a fake"
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From: Barrie
I have a Sony that I find very sleek. I forget the model # but you can sort of see it in this pic, there is just enough chrome to compliment the bezel chrome.
http://www.angelfire.com/ill/vette/IMG_1814.JPG
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http://www.angelfire.com/ill/vette/IMG_1814.JPG
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Originally Posted by JewliaGoulia
Now I don't want anyone to take offense to this; it is just my opinion.
I really don't like the look of modern cd players in classic cars. I think it takes away from the car, looks out of place.
Is there another option to this, to upgrade the sound system?
Like is there a cd player that has the same look as the stock stereo, like retro, or. . . ?
Give me some suggestions. . .
I really don't like the look of modern cd players in classic cars. I think it takes away from the car, looks out of place.
Is there another option to this, to upgrade the sound system?
Like is there a cd player that has the same look as the stock stereo, like retro, or. . . ?
Give me some suggestions. . .
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
I really like old cars, but much prefer a CD player. An old radio really dates a car. Our Corvettes are modern enough that a C3 player looks great & works better.
Kenwood eXcelon mask
Rarely use it. The engine makes enough music for me.
Kenwood eXcelon mask
Rarely use it. The engine makes enough music for me.
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I am planning on adding on an aftermarket amplifier, and a 6 disc CD changer to the back of my 73. This should be tied into the existing am/fm stereo in the console. The CD changer will have a remote control tied to it so that I can easily change tracks or cds. That way the remote can be hidden between the seats and the ebrake console.
I have seen some photos of members who put the amplifier behind the passeger seat. That is on the bulkhead wall between the seat and the rear section.
Oh, and I cant forget the aftermarket speakers that will go in the rear end also.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
I have seen some photos of members who put the amplifier behind the passeger seat. That is on the bulkhead wall between the seat and the rear section.
Oh, and I cant forget the aftermarket speakers that will go in the rear end also.
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kdf 1986 L98
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From: The Motor City
The Kenwood "Mask" that Ganey referenced flips around so that when the car is off, all you see is a flat black panel. It's on the idea of a "radio-delete" plate. I don't think I have any pics of mine closed though.
Sorry, but I can't live with crappy tunes.
Sorry, but I can't live with crappy tunes.
Pro
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From: Atlanta GA
Also, most higher end players have a removable front, so when you take the face off it's black. And you should take the face off anyway as an anti-theft precaution.
But if you want to keep it stock, put the cd player in a storage compartment or something and get a remote.
But if you want to keep it stock, put the cd player in a storage compartment or something and get a remote.
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Originally Posted by Ganey
I really like old cars, but much prefer a CD player. An old radio really dates a car. Our Corvettes are modern enough that a C3 player looks great & works better.
I guess your right!Maybe if I get one like 75 Stingray's, with more "chrome" and a less cluttered face, like a touch screen (the cool flat ones with no buttons and a black panel) maybe it wouldnt look so out of place.
The CD changer would work as well.
Hmmm. . . never really though of all these options. . . thankx guys.
427basketcase, that is exactly what I was looking for!!!! I will have to look that up! Perfect. . . Thankx!!!
Last edited by JewliaGoulia; Nov 17, 2004 at 03:38 PM.
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Gotta disagree here. C3's, especially the later ones actually look "right" with a modern CD player...just not one of those "bling" models with the flashing lights! Here's my install:
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That actually looks good! (Didn't mean to sound so suprised)
The only thing that would bother me is that the "glow" on the cd player is blue. . . what color does the dash/instrument cluster glow? My cd display would have to match colors!
I am **** about stuff like that! (Thats what you get for being an artist
)
The only thing that would bother me is that the "glow" on the cd player is blue. . . what color does the dash/instrument cluster glow? My cd display would have to match colors!
I am **** about stuff like that! (Thats what you get for being an artist
)
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Actually, I changed it to another Blaupunkt unit for that very reason. I couldn't see at night with that blue glow in my face. The new one has a bluish-white "dot matrix" type display, which is much more subtle -- and it still fits in well with the car 
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From: Umeå Sweden
Originally Posted by Ganey
I really like old cars, but much prefer a CD player. An old radio really dates a car. Our Corvettes are modern enough that a C3 player looks great & works better.
Kenwood eXcelon mask
Rarely use it. The engine makes enough music for me.
Kenwood eXcelon mask
Rarely use it. The engine makes enough music for me.
if so i have the same,looks really good in the vette
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I'm in the same place as you Jewl. I had to look at dozens of CD players for my '69 pickup before I found one that LOOKED right. Even then, I had to paint it. The dash in the truck was built such that the shape of a standard CD player looked right. However, in the case of my '68 Vette, it's deeply contoured for a shaft-type radio. I plan to install the Secretaudio system next year and leave the factory radio in place. I like the way it looks.
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Originally Posted by page62
Gotta disagree here. C3's, especially the later ones actually look "right" with a modern CD player...just not one of those "bling" models with the flashing lights! Here's my install:
