RE: What CD player installs in a 65 Satellite

[Paul Lennemann <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

If you buy an Ipod and download Itunes (free) onto your computer, when 
you rip a CD into your Itunes library it automatically converts it to 
the format for the Ipod player.  The Mygig radio in my 08 Chrysler T&C 
has a great interface w/ built in hard drive, the "aux" jack for other 
devices and a USB port for the Ipod.  You can also rip CD's directly to 
the radio's hard drive.  I thought about buying one from a salvage yard 
to put in the 63.  I'd like to install it vertically in the center 
console but I don't think the console is deep enough.  Not sure about 
the 65 in question, but the dash opening in my 63 is too narrow width 
wise to allow a CD player to fit.  I didn't want to hack a bigger hole 
for one.  I found a cassette deck for $2 at a garage sale.  It fit my 
opening with just a slight massage.  But it's not my final solution.  I 
hope to be able to get my original radio retro-fitted someday.

Paul L.
'63 Sport Fury
440/727
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html

62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> uh-oh.. showing my age ;)
> 
> I'll throw in my thrid penny.. 
> 
> yep, it a pain converting CD or vinyl to MP3 but you've saved it a form 
> that you can use forever.. CDs scratch and give out, but if saved to 
> your PC (I also backup my PC to an external drive) you'll have it 
> forever.. even for the next generation "tune player"
> 
> Ipod obsolete ?? could happen ;)
> 
> spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > 
> > What's an 8-track? ;-)
> > 
> > Going obsolete is probably right, but if you already have CDs it's less 
> > time to put in a unit with a CD, (requires no need to make mp3s). But 
> > that aftermarket CD/auto player unit also MUST have an aux IN plug to do 
> > 
> > as you suggest with amp3 player or Ipod/Zune, etc. Don't buy one without 
> > 
> > that Aux in plug.
> > 
> > There is at least one company making CD/AM/FM units for classic cars 
> > listed on the 62-65 vendor's page: 
> > http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/restoration-sources.html
> > 
> > There are also companies that convert your stock looking 65 Satellite 
> > radio to am/fm with input aux that you can plug in a portable CD or 
> > digital mp3 files player. (On vendor's page too.)
> > 
> > The $300 price restriction may rule those out though.
> > 
> > All of the adapters I've seen require a working FM radio to transmit to, 
> > 
> > for example:
> > http://tinyurl.com/nsvur9
> > 
> > Most of the aftermarket cd/am/fm units have a detachable face. The key, 
> > I assume, is to measure and find a unit that allows installation without 
> > 
> > cutting up the 65's dash. Some people mount a cd/am/fm unit in the glove 
> > 
> > box, too. 
> > 
> > My dos pennies.
> > 
> > Let us know what you buy please.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Gary H.
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> >  
> > >just my opinion.. but the CD is about to go the way of the 8-track.. 
> > >
> > >there are iod/mp3 adapters to hook up to your speakers ??? that take 
> > >very little room in your glove box.. an Ipod nano is smaller than a pack 
> > >
> > >
> > >of cigerettes (bad reference?) and hold far more tunes than a 6 CD 
> > >changer
> > >
> > >vicraz62@ 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> Hello
> > >> 
> > >> I'm about ready to put a CD player in my 65 Satellite. I'll be looking 
> > >> for something with a silver face, chrome or stainless look along with 
> > >> just the two speakers in the back. Any suggestions are greatly 
> > >> appreciated and thanks beforehand. Shot in the dark before I go looking 
> > >> around. Maybe this will save me some time. Not looking to spend more 
> > >> than $300.00. Thanks again! 


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