Darrell,
You stated;
"the reason I would like to have an 8track in the car is so that I
can play music from 1959, I had thought about installing a CD changer in the
trunk, but the only ones I have found must play through a factory FM radio or be
hard wired into the factory speakers. I dont mind hacking at the wiring because
some wiring will need repairs anyway. but im trying to keep the car as much
original as possible."
Here's an idea that worked for me. My car came with an AM only radio
and I really wanted to listen to something other than news/talk stations.
I located and purchased an FM converter which allows your AM radio to receive FM
stations (it plugs into the antenna line between the incoming antenna and the
radio) and installed it under the dash so it was out of sight. The
installation only required two wires-power and ground. Then, using a
standard CD changer that played through an FM radio, I installed that under
the front seat with the RF (antenna) connection going through the FM
converter. When I got done, I was able to play CD's with music of my
choice through what appeared to be a stock AM radio. A little bit of work
to set it up, but it worked beautifully when I got done.
IMHO, listening to good music while enjoying our fine automobiles is
always worth the effort. Good Luck- I look forward to hearing your
solution.
Randy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:28
PM
Subject: Re: IML: 8-track in imperials
& originality
my factory am radio work's or I should say it comes on but no stations .I
replaced the original speaker with one I matched up at radioshack, I may need
to replace the antenna.
the reason I would like to have an 8track in the car is so that I can
play music from 1959, I had thought about installing a CD changer in the
trunk, but the only ones I have found must play through a factory FM radio or
be hard wired into the factory speakers. I dont mind hacking at the wiring
because some wiring will need repairs anyway. but im trying to keep the car as
much original as possible.
any ideas or suggestions?
Longramx2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
wrote:
I totally agree with rex. My
opinion on any car except maybe a super rare $100,000. and up original, like
say a hemi cuda convertable is that you should make your car as enjoyable as
you can, without worrying about 100% originality. Applying your own personal
touches to your imperial is what gives it a character of its own, and
sets it apart from the rest. I plan to paint pearl green spikes down the
side of my black 60 2dr crown with mint green leather inside and custom
wheels, on the flite sweep deck lid I will replace the lense in the center
with the big eagle from a 64's fuel door. I would'nt take a saws all to my
imperial but will add my own taste to the car and dont care who likes it as
long as I do, after all were'nt imperials considered to be factory customs
to begin with. Also while on the subject of sound, there are places out
there who install modern stereo's inside your original leaving you with
original looks and modern function, has anybody here had this done ? if so
I'm intrested in hearing about the details since that also is on my list of
things to do.
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