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> Original radio vs. new CD player for a 1974 914 2.0
swm914
post 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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Johny Blackstain
post Mar 24 2007, 03:06 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ! Can anyone recommend the best way to get an old Frankfurt reconditioned or does anyone know how to contact the rebuilding dept at Blaupunkt? Thanks.


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post Mar 24 2007, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Mar 24 2007, 09:06 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ! Can anyone recommend the best way to get an old Frankfurt reconditioned or does anyone know how to contact the rebuilding dept at Blaupunkt?


check out this page: http://www.oldautoradio.com/

in the 70's section there are some Blaupunkt Frankfurt units

not cheap - but lifetime guarantee ...

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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
Heeltoe914   Another option is for you to mount a Secret Radio...   Feb 5 2007, 10:26 AM
Vacca Rabite   I want to keep it original but am torn between fi...   Feb 5 2007, 10:02 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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