Some folks asked what I found so here it is:
I went to the store (Slep Boys) and found a Pioneer SuperTuner Model
KEH-1080. It has a AM/FM radio and cassette deck. Other specs 50 watts
(25 x 2 channels or 15 x 4) Auto reverse, loudness and clock. It is 5 3/4
deep from front mount to the rear. With antenna and wiring it fits
perfectly in the console. It is a DIN mount and I had to do some filing
on each side of the opening to get the DIN chassis to fit (about 1/16" -
the thickness of one side of the housing). The mount then slid in and I
had to cut a little screw on the back where a rubber bumper goes to
stabilize the stereo in the console. Other wise it is a great fit. One
thing I was looking for I did not find was a detachable front plate. That
adds at least 1/2" to the unit.
I had more problems enlarging the holes in the back panel where the
speakers go than putting the stereo in. I put Jensen XS 3690 6x9"
speakers in. I already had holes for the old speakers so I just enlarged
them. The speakers are rated at 175 watts and sound GREAT, but I might
put an amp in at a later date. There is not a CD input on it so if you
need it you will need to get one of those cassette adapters. My daughter
has a wireless one that works really well. I don't have many CD's I have
a lot of vinyls LPs and a cassette deck on my house system so that is not
a problem.
The cassette slot is on the top right of the front so I can slip
cassettes in with no problems, in 2nd and 4th only. Oh well, what did I
expect.
Stereo, speakers and antenna cost $172. Not too bad. Crutchfield
(www.crutchfield.com) recommended a Sony system with a 10 CD changer for
$299. But my gift certificate was for $150 so I went the "we tight" route
and got tunes.
The only problem I had was I blew the cigarette lighter out when I was
reconnecting it. That and it started sprinkling when I was putting the
speakers in. ;-( Now I have to pull the console out to fix the lighter.
Last comment - This Pioneer SuperTuner unit went in easy and sounds
great. I still like listening to the engine on a twisty road but as the
car is a daily driver I wanted tunes for the commute to the train
station. Also it is kinda neat as the first add-in stereo I ever bought
was a Pioneer SuperTuner - back when that name was brandi assed new.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
Keep your top down and your chin up.
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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