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RE: Need better Stereo - 3/27/2008 7:51:34 PM
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73shark
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Check with Crutchfield. They are usually very helpful.
Nice looking ride!
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RE: Need better Stereo - 3/27/2008 8:30:03 PM
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MidLif
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Thanks 73shark! I just worry a bit when I see 'modified' installation. I am not a purist but dont want to screw anything up just in case I sell it or restore it to factory condition someday!
Still getting used to it but even sitting in my driveway it is going fast! I waited 30 years (since I was 10 and built a 78 pace car model) to get one.
Will call crutchfield tomorrow, thanks again.
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RE: Need better Stereo - 3/27/2008 9:12:11 PM
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73shark
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Another option is a hidden head unit that uses a RF remote. A friend did this with his '66 roadster. Put the head unit in the glove box. Left the original radio in place. All looked stock.
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RE: Need better Stereo - 3/28/2008 3:40:33 AM
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pshiflet
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Here's some advice. Do NOT....Do NOT let anyone touch your car. I doubt you would take it to some place like Best Buy or one of those places that installs car stereos, but those children will hack your dash to pieces. I would also get a replacement bezel for the center cluster and save your original. At least if you're modifying a NOS bezel you are not risking damaging the original. Also, measure the depth of the 4x6's in the dash and make sure the magnet and the cone of the replacement will fit and clear the grills. The remote mount is a great idea. I've even seen some people do an all in one box built into the back. Head unit in th center of a customer box and component 6x9's with a single 8 inch sub. Best thing is, all your power and ground are veyr close by! Good luck with your install, please send us pics of your finished product.
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RE: Need better Stereo - 3/28/2008 7:19:07 PM
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jsholm2
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Installing a steareo system in a car is not very hard to do. My father and I have installed them and I believe it is better to do it on your own if possible. My past experience has been that some places will drill into places if you are not there telling them not to. Crutchfield is an excellent place to order parts AND get expert advice from. They send detailed wiring diagrams along with wiring harnesses and such so that your wires are nice and organized. Etronics.com is another place that has great prices. As far as steareo systems, I love alpine and Pioneer products. I stick to pioneer speakers and alpine head units.You can't go wrong there, and it wouldn't hurt to have a small subwoofer (10') rockford fosgates are nice. The only downside to vettes is that there isn't much room to put amps and such. You need to be creative there (under seats possibly). Keep in mind that part of having good acoustics is having a trunk space. Vettes aren't the best sounding cars because of this issue. They can still be made to sound good tho. Hope this helps.
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