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Re: TR6 replacement radio needed

To: jaltman@altlaw.com
Subject: Re: TR6 replacement radio needed
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 17:42:10 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
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jaltman@altlaw.com wrote:
> 
> I got a radio from custom autosound in Ca.  It fits like a glove and works
> fine.  They have a web site and, although I don't remember the url, I have a
> link to it in my Triumph web site, on the 2d page, which is
> http://www.altlaw.com/metro/triumph2.htm
> 
> I am a satisfied customer, no interest etc.etc.
> 
> Jim Altman  jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
> http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html    69-TR6#CC28754L  W4UCK
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brian Kemp
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 1998 3:04 PM
> To: Triumph list
> Subject: TR6 replacement radio needed
> 
> The cheapo cassette radio the DPO installed in my TR6 has become
> a white noise generator (static machine).  The problem has been
> verified to be the actual radio.  I turn to the list looking for
> someone who has found a modern replacement that fits without
> metal modification.
> 
> I thought any shaft radio would work, but several years ago, in
> the interest of more buttons, manufacturers went to a larger
> rectangular opening.  The current models I've found all need a
> rectangular opening of 4 inches wide by 1 5/8 tall.  The current
> dead radio is 3 1/2 x 1 1/2, with the opening in the dash support
> just slightly larger.
> 
> Has anyone found a mini chassis design cassette radio recently.
> If so, could you please reply and tell me the manufacturer and
> model.  I'd like to keep the radio in the stock location and not
> pay for a custom built radio.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brian Kemp
> Redondo Beach, CA
> 72 TR6


They also custom fitted one for the special mounting kit for my T/R 3-A, 
and am also a happy camper with them. 1-800-88TUNES


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