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Posted by: michaelmoo May 10 2006, 10:49 AM
Has any one ever had a radio redone by these people?
http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com
It look like a neat conversion so the radio looks stock.
Posted by: Pat Garvey May 22 2006, 04:21 PM
Boy, can't help here! My radio is the original Blaupunkt Frankfort that I got from Crutchfield in '72. It has, at MOST, 2 hours total playing time because I've never had the guts to drill the fender for an antenna. Originally intended to mount an engine compartment mounted electric antenna, but that meant I'd have to drill the air vents by the lid &, as I said, can't bring myself to cut a hole in anything!
Who listens to the radio when driving a 914? With the ear-to-ear grins of the driving experience, you can't hear anything anyway!
Posted by: 914runnow May 23 2006, 12:53 AM
QUOTE(michaelmoo @ May 10 2006, 08:49 AM) 
Has any one ever had a radio redone by these people?
http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com
It look like a neat conversion so the radio looks stock.
Wow..Kooool website...go for it!!!
Although I'm with Pat on that.....
I go for the subtle hum of the engine..
PLUS we really need ears in our feet to hear it properly
JAT..but let us know what they might charge ..Thanx Rx
Posted by: 70Sixter May 23 2006, 04:47 PM
I cannot hear the radio at max volume over about 65 mph anyway. Even before my hearing went sour.
Posted by: Jasfsmith May 25 2006, 09:05 AM
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 22 2006, 02:21 PM)
Boy, can't help here! My radio is the original Blaupunkt Frankfort that I got from Crutchfield in '72. It has, at MOST, 2 hours total playing time because I've never had the guts to drill the fender for an antenna. Originally intended to mount an engine compartment mounted electric antenna, but that meant I'd have to drill the air vents by the lid &, as I said, can't bring myself to cut a hole in anything!
Who listens to the radio when driving a 914? With the ear-to-ear grins of the driving experience, you can't hear anything anyway!
Then your suggesting I forget about upgrading my Blaupunkt?
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Posted by: Pat Garvey May 25 2006, 05:24 PM
QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ May 25 2006, 07:05 AM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 22 2006, 02:21 PM)
Boy, can't help here! My radio is the original Blaupunkt Frankfort that I got from Crutchfield in '72. It has, at MOST, 2 hours total playing time because I've never had the guts to drill the fender for an antenna. Originally intended to mount an engine compartment mounted electric antenna, but that meant I'd have to drill the air vents by the lid &, as I said, can't bring myself to cut a hole in anything!
Who listens to the radio when driving a 914? With the ear-to-ear grins of the driving experience, you can't hear anything anyway!
Then your suggesting I forget about upgrading my Blaupunkt?
Nope, not at all....that decision is yours. I will have to say that your radio is classic! I, PERSONALLY, wouldn't touch it because I almost never listen to mine - the sweet sounds from the rear are enough music to me. If you like to listen to it, do what you wish. Just please, do not put a speaker system & subwoffers in the rear trunk!
Posted by: Jasfsmith May 26 2006, 07:49 AM
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 25 2006, 03:24 PM)
QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ May 25 2006, 07:05 AM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 22 2006, 02:21 PM)
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Who listens to the radio when driving a 914? With the ear-to-ear grins of the driving experience, you can't hear anything anyway!
Then your suggesting I forget about upgrading my Blaupunkt?
Nope, not at all....that decision is yours. I will have to say that your radio is classic! I, PERSONALLY, wouldn't touch it because I almost never listen to mine - the sweet sounds from the rear are enough music to me. If you like to listen to it, do what you wish. Just please, do not put a speaker system & subwoffers in the rear trunk!
Hmmm.
Might be a nice touch at the Parade to have the tweeters and woffers blasting a clasical piece from the motherland via the shortwave...
Should be good for a couple of points. Yes?
Posted by: Pat Garvey May 26 2006, 03:08 PM
QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ May 26 2006, 05:49 AM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 25 2006, 03:24 PM)
QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ May 25 2006, 07:05 AM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 22 2006, 02:21 PM)
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Who listens to the radio when driving a 914? With the ear-to-ear grins of the driving experience, you can't hear anything anyway!
Then your suggesting I forget about upgrading my Blaupunkt?
Nope, not at all....that decision is yours. I will have to say that your radio is classic! I, PERSONALLY, wouldn't touch it because I almost never listen to mine - the sweet sounds from the rear are enough music to me. If you like to listen to it, do what you wish. Just please, do not put a speaker system & subwoffers in the rear trunk!
Hmmm.
Might be a nice touch at the Parade to have the tweeters and woffers blasting a clasical piece from the motherland via the shortwave...
Should be good for a couple of points. Yes?
Yeah - couple of points OFF!
Posted by: mrgreenjeans Feb 25 2007, 11:16 PM
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Who listens to the radio when driving a 914? With the ear-to-ear grins of the driving experience, you can't hear anything anyway!
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Then your suggesting I forget about upgrading my Blaupunkt?
Way too awesome UNIT !!! Love the period look and it is a Blau !
Leave the dude....and just stare at it if you can't hear it. Much better than looking at a blue green dial on a 2000 model Alpine !
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