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Period Correct Radios, Costs Might Be Suprising |
914Sixer |
Aug 1 2018, 07:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,887 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I thought I would hit the highlights about restored radios regardless of brand. Just going to give you ballpark numbers. Numbers are for comparison. All the parts may not be needed depending on the radio you buy.
Basic Radio $50-$300 Basic Repair Service $125-$200 Repair Parts $100 Radio Face Plate $60-$150 Front Volume Knobs $50 Rear Tone Knobs $30 Shaft Nuts $30 Radio Mounting Brackets $50 Rear Mounting Bracket $30 914 Dash bracket $40 Speaker Plugs $30 Happy hunting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 1 2018, 08:46 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
We have he factory restored Blaupunkt Frankfurts period correct in am fm or am hmm stereo in stock for 500 or 650 complete with an iPod connector and the correct faceplate knobs nuts etc
I thought I would hit the highlights about restored radios regardless of brand. Just going to give you ballpark numbers. Numbers are for comparison. All the parts may not be needed depending on the radio you buy. Basic Radio $50-$300 Basic Repair Service $125-$200 Repair Parts $100 Radio Face Plate $60-$150 Front Volume Knobs $50 Rear Tone Knobs $30 Shaft Nuts $30 Radio Mounting Brackets $50 Rear Mounting Bracket $30 914 Dash bracket $40 Speaker Plugs $30 Happy hunting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
DRPHIL914 |
Aug 1 2018, 11:50 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,767 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
i have been watching prices and looking for a used one and they have about priced themselves out of market for me. if i need a new rechrome bumper worse, and its about the same price guess which thing i am getting first, or ... whatever- name your piece . I need brakes i need bumpers i need etc but i don't NEED a radio, i am about ready to just put the blank plate in that spot and say screw it for radio.
nothing against you , your prices are way fair for sure Mark and those radios always look great!, but in the scheme of things, unless a person is doing a full concourse restoration or has a survivor etc i just don't get it- now i am tempted to buy a gutted nothing that just looks good on the outside to stick in the spot though, let me know if you get one of those. i just think its the same as a lot of stuff, it gets rare and the prices start going up., supply and demand. you should keep a box full , in 3-4 years you will be sell ing them for $1k minimum if this keeps going like it has. |
rhodyguy |
Aug 1 2018, 11:54 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I've got one of "those" Phil. Even has "PORSCHE" on the cover plate. Include in the pictures?
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DRPHIL914 |
Aug 1 2018, 11:58 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,767 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
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mepstein |
Aug 1 2018, 12:15 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,283 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yea, I’m keeping the old radios that come with my cars in case I want something to fill the hole but if I do have music, it will be wireless from my phone to a box hidden up in the dash.
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rhodyguy |
Aug 1 2018, 03:23 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
That's the modern way. Someday I'll have a phone to do that with? That would be a no. Satellite radio would be nice.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 1 2018, 03:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
those modern radios are as inexpensive as can be and work great, hands free, bluetooth etc, My son just put one in his 944 and it was about 75 bucks and does everything right, even looks conservative. These fit right into the dash as well
That's the modern way. Someday I'll have a phone to do that with? That would be a no. Satellite radio would be nice. |
bbrock |
Aug 1 2018, 08:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
i have been watching prices and looking for a used one and they have about priced themselves out of market for me. Same here. I like the idea of a Frankfurt with a Bluetooth module plugged into the DIN, but the price and the fact that I like to listen to the radio and prefer modern tuner technology has me leaning toward one of these from Woody's Custom Shop with Bluetooth built in. There are other retro style radios around, but these seem to most closely pay tribute to the Blaupunkt and Becker styles: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.woodyscustomshop.com-20845-1533175413.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.woodyscustomshop.com-20845-1533175413.2.jpg) |
914 RZ-1 |
Aug 1 2018, 09:03 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
This website has retro radios:
https://www.crutchfield.com/cpg/RetroSound-Radios.html |
914_7T3 |
Aug 1 2018, 09:18 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
I was running this set-up prior to the tear down for restoration. Classic Look, Modern Convenience!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=awesome+audio |
Mike Fitton |
Aug 2 2018, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I say either put an original period correct Blaupunkt, Motorola or Becker radio in or a new modern radio . I would not put one of Woody's fake retro radios in, if you want something modern then go all the way. When I drove my 6 down to Ockeenerfest, 11 hrs. each way I never turned my radio on.
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bbrock |
Aug 2 2018, 08:03 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I want this! Only a few $ grand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ebayimg.com-20845-1533218608.1.jpg) https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/be...o-hi-tech-retro |
bbrock |
Aug 2 2018, 08:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I say either put an original period correct Blaupunkt, Motorola or Becker radio in or a new modern radio . I would not put one of Woody's fake retro radios in, if you want something modern then go all the way. When I drove my 6 down to Ockeenerfest, 11 hrs. each way I never turned my radio on. I would be okay with going full modern, but have you shopped for a modern car radio lately? They all look like disco freak shows. I'm not putting that ugly shit in my car no matter how good it sounds. |
theer |
Aug 2 2018, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 676 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
A Becker from the early Boxster (also 911's of the same vintage?) look great... understated, but modern.. even says PORSCHE on it.. and has a fancy red blinking light, insinuating an alarm.
Can also easily be made to connect to your phone through the aux channel. |
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