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Topic: Radio's???
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 3894
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-27-2002 04:52 PM
   
What precisely does everyone use for a radio in their older car? Looking thru stereo listings, it is incredibly hard to find a decent (or any for that matter) stereos with "shafts" and knobs for our older cars. Most of the new stuff all looks like rejected props from Star Trek. Crap I wouldnt even want to put in my Lightning, and they fit it.
To get one of those to fit any older stang it would require cutting the stereo opening, and I dont like that idea. At least I think it would.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5659
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-27-2002 05:39 PM
Rob,They make stereo/cassetes with knobs to fit the early Mustangs. They are more expensive but you can get them from MustagsPlus or NPD. I cut the dash for the modern stereo/cd player,  SteveW [This message has been edited by steve'66 (edited 09-27-2002).]
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 16688
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-27-2002 05:42 PM
I got mine from Circuit City ..
simple old Pioneer AM/FM/Cass.
sam
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3605
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-27-2002 05:50 PM
AutoSound systems drop right in !!!------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe - 302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap - 670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, MUCH MORE !!!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 9095
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-27-2002 06:10 PM
I use a low tech Jensen I got from summit for $49.99+ two polk 6" speakers in the doors I got those for $29.99 for the pair.The system sounds ok when the car is not running. 
When I'm ready for real sound I'll do like Steve and cut the dash.SCOOP ------------------
2.634 60's
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 730
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-27-2002 06:24 PM
Mine has an 8 track. You can get some very good tapes at the fea markets. The music is good if you like the early 60's songs. It has very low distortion if you leave it at 10% volume or less.
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Square Pants
Journeyman Posts: 35
From: Phoenix, AZ
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 09-27-2002 06:59 PM
When I bought my 73 it already had a Sony AM/FM/CD with a removable face. Not sure if the previous owner had to cut the dash or not but with a convertible, I'm glad I have something with a removable face... ------------------
-Lee
73 Convertible, 351C-2V, FMX, Headers and Dual Exhaust
And saving up for the next project...
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1348
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-27-2002 08:45 PM
I might be dreaming, but I thought you could put the whole thing in the trunk these days, along with the CD stacker. All you have up front is something small you zap with the remote control. Is that a dream? Do they make radios like that yet?
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 210
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-27-2002 10:18 PM
All radios are solid state today and most all have low distortion high watt stereo outputs. I acknowledge that the old style radio panels don't have the pizazz and features of modern radios but hey, you're not putting the radio in a modern car! An Autosound, Kenwood, or JVC fits in your dash and sounds every bit as good as any of the rest with the right set of speakers. All the rest of the difference is bells and whistles...
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 3349
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-27-2002 10:27 PM
Both of my stangs have the original radio`s in them , and , they both sound pretty good , but , I would much preffer to listen to the ponies under the hood than the radio anyway
JOHN
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ice'68
Gearhead Posts: 127
From: Fresno, CA
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 09-27-2002 10:36 PM
I have a Pioneer removable face CD Stereo in mine. It actually looks good sitting in the dash. I have 6.5's in the door panels, and 6X9's in the back. Sounds really good, even with the car on 
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 720
From: New Orleans, La. M&M member # 1752
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-27-2002 11:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Square Pants:
When I bought my 73 it already had a Sony AM/FM/CD with a removable face. Not sure if the previous owner had to cut the dash or not but with a convertible, I'm glad I have something with a removable face...
Oh, i'm sure they did some cutting. I installed a pioneer am/fm/cd detachable in my '73 vert, and it took some cutting. Of course, on these cars you can always get an extra (uncut) bezel like i did. ------------------ Erwin
'73 convertible slowly taking shape [This message has been edited by 73trials (edited 09-28-2002).]
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1954
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 09-28-2002 05:36 AM
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Originally posted by 73trials:
Oh, i'm sure they did some cutting. I installed a pioneer am/fm/cd detachable in my '73 vert, and it took some cutting. Of course, on these cars you can always get an extra (uncut) bezel like i did.
Remind me to ask your opinion when I get to the radio. it might be a bit. 
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2991
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-28-2002 10:08 AM
I can't hear the radio in my car It only gets ball games and news radio anyway. It says F O R D right across the dial (factory AM radio)  I think Mustang magazines have all kinds of ads in the back pages for hi-fi systems that will fit, haven't paid enough attention to see if they're Star Trek vintage or not. I couldn't bring myself to cut the dash either
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3286
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-28-2002 10:57 AM
You can always mount/hide a newer tuner/CD player in the glove box.. Sam, you aint dreamin.. Place the CD unit in the trunk an use that little remote.. Keep your original radio sittin in the dash.. Circuit City has them all,, or if you are into doing it yourself check out Cruthfields,, they have excellent "How To" guides.. Don
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 834
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-28-2002 05:31 PM
My '69 came with a Kenwood unit that is still sold through NPD and other mustang vendors.
It works fine.....
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