Hi,
I had a cd player that i fitted into a 77 sedan a few years back. I used the metal radio bezel and just cut out a spot for the player. Well, I lost that car to a fire and I'm starting over with a 79. This car has the plastic radio bezel. Has anyone used this for housing a cd player, or is it to heavy for the plastic to support?
The aftermarket used to make a pannel to put the PULL-OUT type stereo in a Pinto.
Not sure you can find them today???
From Pintony
Will be fine, just put a good back strap support on it.
I agree with fast74.I worked in the after market radio business for 21 years.Just cut out the bezel[if you can't locate the after market one]and use a back strap.
Sorry that is fast34 not 74.What an idiot i am.
I'd say instead of cutting the radio bezel, I'd hide the cd player in the glovebox. it would also deter thieves and might save a broken window.
krazi
Hey thats a good idea...I never thouhgt about that.
- Amin
The glove box thing isn't necessary,I've been driving around the last 6 yrs with a $30,000 dollar system in my car with out any problems while several of my friends have had their $300.00 dollar systems stolen.Just park near a Honda thieves will not even look at it.Besides for some reason people just don't seem to think a pinto will have a good stereo in it no matter how nice it is,thats been my experience.HUH I wonder if that would be profiling.
I dare you to park your 30,000 radio in harrisburg pa overnight.
anyhoo, the glovebox idea would be cool, you could replace the metal outer shell with some black lexan or whatever color your dash is, and still use the remote.
I would'nt leave it in the cop shop parking lot over night.
Why may I ask do you have a 30,000 dollar stereo system?
The idea of hiding the cd player and keeping a stock radio visible is what I am doing in my 78 Squire Wagon. i like having a cd player but like the looks of an am/fm 8track that works as well for the purist and to get more laughs out of people. I am going to add a a/b type switch for the speakers and a normal on/off switch for the power. The memory/hot on the cd player wire will still be hooked up but I will be able to go back and forth between the two. Depending on what type of shows you go to, it will still be considered stock and will score points by having a stock looking radio in the right place.
I'm an outlaw SPL compeditor.The system puts out 14,000 watts and has been measured at 165.3 db in super street 5to6.
Quote from: 78squirewagon on May 23, 2006, 05:02:44 PM
The idea of hiding the cd player and keeping a stock radio visible is what I am doing in my 78 Squire Wagon. i like having a cd player but like the looks of an am/fm 8track that works as well for the purist and to get more laughs out of people. I am going to add a a/b type switch for the speakers and a normal on/off switch for the power. The memory/hot on the cd player wire will still be hooked up but I will be able to go back and forth between the two. Depending on what type of shows you go to, it will still be considered stock and will score points by having a stock looking radio in the right place.
Mark,if you're going to do the duel decks,make sure you run a new power lead for the aftermarket deck.The original power lead for the radio is not adequate,it is a very low current lead and they are actually a cause of vehicle fires.People start blowing fuses and install larger fuses(OK human error)also they will suddenly stop working because current drops, say you hit your brakes or flipped on your turn signal.It will come back on then go off it's quite maddening
earthquake,
Just curious, 14000 watts and 165 decibels. Two questions:
How many decibels are needed to break the windows?
How many decibels are needed to blow your eardrums?
I have seen windshields crack as low as 134 db,a Honda and seen sheet metal tear at 178 db.I have blown the exterior door handles out of a Toyota corolla at 155 db.As for the level at which your ear drums blow,I have not met any one that has happend to.The highest sound pressure level I have been exposed to was 156 db.At this level your throat start to close up on you,your vision blurs,next you start to feel pain in your chest then nausea.Also at this level Your ear drums concave the opposite direction from normal,grab your nose and blow to put them back.Above 170 db can be lethal.
Quote from: 78squirewagon on May 23, 2006, 05:02:44 PM
The idea of hiding the cd player and keeping a stock radio visible is what I am doing in my 78 Squire Wagon. i like having a cd player but like the looks of an am/fm 8track that works as well for the purist and to get more laughs out of people. I am going to add a a/b type switch for the speakers and a normal on/off switch for the power. The memory/hot on the cd player wire will still be hooked up but I will be able to go back and forth between the two. Depending on what type of shows you go to, it will still be considered stock and will score points by having a stock looking radio in the right place.
UPDATE:
I decided to go ahead and scrap the idea of putting both in the car since I never listen to CD's anyway. I dont travel far enough from home with the car to justify the possible damage I would cause if something were not wired right. Besides that, the 8-track brings a smile to peoples faces and that is what "Stormy" is all about. Making people smile when they see her on display at an event
earthquake,
Yikes!
I thought my skiing the triple diamond runs was a bit dangerous, but I would say you win on that front.