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| swm914 |
 Feb 4 2007, 02:30 PM
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Hi all, The new guy is back with another question regarding originality on a 1974. I had some nice replies yesterday on my 1st topic/question on shifter knobs. My 914 came w/o a radio. I have the original window sticker and it never had one. The lady that had it for 30 years just liked to drive it wo/ the tunes
I want to keep it original but am torn between finding an orginal radio or putting in a tastefully matching CD player. I know that is a personal thing but If I show this car will a modern unit detract in judging? If I go original, does anyone know what model(s) where installed in 1974? Some guy on ebay is selling an OEM Radio Sapphire XXV that he says is good for my year. Is that true? Also, I have alot to learn about the guts of the 914. There is no existing wiring etc. so whether I go old or new I'm not sure what the best way is to tap into power. Any opinions, advice apprciated. Thanks Steve |
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| VaccaRabite |
Feb 5 2007, 10:02 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,845 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(swm914 @ Feb 4 2007, 03:30 PM)  I want to keep it original but am torn between finding an orginal radio or putting in a tastefully matching CD player. I know that is a personal thing but If I show this car will a modern unit detract in judging? If I go original, does anyone know what model(s) where installed in 1974? Some guy on ebay is selling an OEM Radio Sapphire XXV that he says is good for my year. Is that true? Also, I have alot to learn about the guts of the 914. There is no existing wiring etc. so whether I go old or new I'm not sure what the best way is to tap into power. Any opinions, advice apprciated. Thanks Steve Hey Steve, happy to see another local on the board. Sign up for the member map if you have not. There are a few of us S. Central PA guys around here. Another option for music, without needing to cut your dash, is to mount an amp somewhere else in the car, and just have a jack to plug in your iPod (or whatever you use for mp3s). There are guys here that sell speaker kits that don't require you to mangle your doors (morphenspectra - or whatever he goes by these days). Also, I believe that Blaupunkt and Becker will rehab any of thier old radios. It might cost a little, but you would have the right radio, in an as new condition. Chances are that you could find one local to you in a pick and pull, or off ebay for pretty cheap. Zach |
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swm914 Original radio vs. new CD player for a 1974 914 2.0 Feb 4 2007, 02:30 PM
mikez No such thing as an oem radio....they came from th... Feb 4 2007, 02:50 PM Dave_Darling Some sources cite specific Blaupunkt and Becker ra... Feb 4 2007, 07:11 PM anthony The radio is mounted on a plate in the dash so it ... Feb 4 2007, 07:23 PM Headrage I say put in what you like....
I am gonna put in ... Feb 4 2007, 07:52 PM STL914 Another option is for you to mount a Secret Radio ... Feb 4 2007, 09:11 PM
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Another option is for you to mount a Secret Radio... Feb 5 2007, 10:26 AM mikez :hijacked:
I just broke down and bought an IPOD ... Feb 5 2007, 10:05 AM iamchappy The ease in which you could swap out decks and kic... Feb 5 2007, 10:51 AM So.Cal.914 I agree. I have a 10 CD Kenwood changer up front a... Feb 5 2007, 11:24 AM Michael N I took a newer radio out of my car and installed t... Mar 4 2007, 10:34 AM orthobiz Back in the 80's I did a stereo installation i... Mar 4 2007, 10:59 AM smg914 Most of the purists on this site know this but for... Mar 4 2007, 11:49 AM JamesBernard http://www.swstereo.com/Products/Becker/cdr220.sht... Mar 24 2007, 02:44 AM johannes If you want to spend $$$$ this... Mar 24 2007, 04:48 AM Gustl IIRC I already posted this one in another thread
... Mar 24 2007, 06:57 AM Johny Blackstain :popcorn: ! Can anyone recommend the best way... Mar 24 2007, 03:06 PM Gustl
:popcorn: ! Can anyone recommend the best wa... Mar 24 2007, 03:34 PM 1970 Neun vierzehn
I took a newer radio out of my car and installed ... Mar 24 2007, 03:31 PM soloracer I have an old 8-track and a pack of matches that y... Mar 25 2007, 02:32 AM orthobiz Gustl, that old radio site is UNREAL! Definite... Mar 25 2007, 08:38 AM |
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