Blaupunkt Radio for a '74 914 |
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Blaupunkt Radio for a '74 914 |
swm914 |
Mar 4 2007, 11:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None |
Hi, I recently bought a '74 2.0 that never has had a radio. I'm thinking about installing a reconditioned Blaupunkt radio, from that time frame, if I can find one. Do any forum readers know where I could look? Don't laugh, but ideally, I'd even consider radio/cassette (I'm an audio dinosaur) if such a reconditioned item still exists. Thanks
Steve |
smg914 |
Mar 4 2007, 11:43 AM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,969 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Blaupunkt Frankfurt......You see them on ebay quite often. Lots of times they are in Germany. Expect to pay quite a bit for a real nice one with all the wiring. Also do a WTB in the 914 world classifieds.
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Gustl |
Mar 4 2007, 12:48 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,652 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
you might try this one: eBay #270093366462
it's really nice looking (IMHO) and the seller ships international (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
swm914 |
Mar 4 2007, 01:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None |
you might try this one: eBay #270093366462 it's really nice looking (IMHO) and the seller ships international (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl thanks...do you know if the L M K U U on the buttons is European vs. the AM FM that may be on a US installed one from the '70's? Also, i'm new...what is IMHO? Thanks again. Steve |
Porsche Rescue |
Mar 4 2007, 03:01 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
While I know the Frankfurt was a common am-fm in the early cars ( I had one dealer installed in a 1970-4), I think it was uncommon as late as '74. Anyone know for sure?
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Gustl |
Mar 4 2007, 03:16 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,652 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
the letters are the names of the frequency bands
L = Langwelle = long wave (AM) => 148.5 - 283.5 kHz M = Mittelwelle = mid wave (AM) => 300 - 3,000 kHz K = Kurzwelle = short wave (AM) => 3 - 30 MHz U = Ultrakurzwelle = very high frequency (FM) => 87.5 - 108 MHz IMHO = in my humble opinion (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
Gustl |
Mar 4 2007, 03:22 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,652 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
While I know the Frankfurt was a common am-fm in the early cars ( I had one dealer installed in a 1970-4), I think it was uncommon as late as '74. Anyone know for sure? AFAIK the Frankfurt was factory used only with the /6 same for the Boston, Köln (=Cologne), New York and the Becker Grand Prix at the /4 they used Wolfsburg, Emden, Hannover (with cassette) and Braunschweig but I won't tell you that I know that for sure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
Porsche Rescue |
Mar 4 2007, 04:58 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I'm quite sure my Frankfurt was dealer installed, not factory. I am thinking that by '74 the US dealers were installing something else. If Steve wants a proper '74 radio, he should do more research before settling on a Frankfurt.
When did cassette tape players first appear in cars? |
swm914 |
Mar 4 2007, 05:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None |
I'm quite sure my Frankfurt was dealer installed, not factory. I am thinking that by '74 the US dealers were installing something else. If Steve wants a proper '74 radio, he should do more research before settling on a Frankfurt. When did cassette tape players first appear in cars? I was a kid in '74 (17) and had an under the dash cassette player in my '65 VW. It VW had a Blaupunt pull out "picnic radio" in the dash..probably worth big $'s today. I recall seeing cars WAY out of my range at the time (like 914's although I can't recall seeing 914's specifically with them) having cassette players. If they even exist, I'm sure a reconditioned cassette player from that era that MAY have been in 914's would probably cost a mint. To be sure, I may just settle for a am/fm radio, once I figure out what is is I'm looking for and where to find it. Thanks to all for the good advice so far. Steve |
Porsche Rescue |
Mar 4 2007, 05:57 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I think if you ask around on this forum (garage and classifieds) you will eventually find someone with an original equipment radio in a '74 914. Once you learn what type it is, I bet you can find one for a reasonable price. And likely cheaper than an am/fm Blau Frankfurt.
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Pat Garvey |
Mar 4 2007, 07:40 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
It would be a rare occurence for a 4 cylinder 914 (US delivery) to have had a factory installed radio. I personally know of none.
Radios were dealer options in the states, though Blaupunkt was probably the most requested. I bought my '72 with no radio, even from the dealer. I wanted to save some bucks & do it myself, since it's so easy. Got a Blaupunkt Frankfort from Crutcthfield within 2 weeks of delivery of the 914 - put it in & wired it up in less than an hour. I won't go into the antenna story, but Frankfurts were quite common, though without cassette capability. 'course, in '72 we were mostly into 8-track. |
jagalyn |
Mar 4 2007, 09:05 PM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
This is the radio I always remember seeing in my earlier 914's and is the same radio in my 73 - 38,000 mile car and my 74 LE.
Here is one that was for sale on ebay: Saphire Radio Attached image(s) |
Porcharu |
Apr 12 2007, 12:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
I am looking at a Becker Europa for my 914. I like the look. I am also bidding on an AM only Blaupunkt. The modern radio looks like crap in my car and all I listen to is talk radio and baseball games so the AM only is good for me. It will look nice. I don't know how proper it will be.
Should the radio have a surround plate or should it be bare like the picture above? I have never seen a stock 914 radio installation in person. |
jk76.914 |
Apr 12 2007, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
My '76 had a dealer-installed Motorola AM/FM. Just the hard plastic basketweave surround.
I wanted an upgrade when I freshened the car, and, like you, I wanted somewhat of a vintage look. I found a Blaupunkt Houston on eBay. It's AM/FM, with presets, plus a cassette player with Dolby. I think it was one of the last Blaupunkts with two big knobs for volume and tuning. The big knobs give it just enough of the old-school look.... I snared it for $68, new-in-original-box. Box has an original price sticker of over $500! And those are 1984 dollars! Anyway, here's the pic. Some would disagree that it looks vintage enough, but it really goes well with fresh backetweave- |
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