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> Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio fitment issue?, Doesn't seem to fit in the dash where the original radio was.
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post May 8 2021, 04:06 PM
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I have a '73 2.0.

I purchased a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio to replace the original radio (well it was the original Sapphire, but it's definitely an early 70's radio and fit into the dash plate like a Sapphire).

I removed the old radio from the dash. When I try to drop in the Blaupunkt into the plate, the center window hole appears to be too small for the Blaupunkt. Seems like it's about a mm or two too small.

Anybody else ever encountered this when trying to install a Blaupunkt Frankfurt?

Do I need to get a different dash plate for the Blaupunkt Frankfurt? Is there a different plate available anywhere?

I'd rather not file or dremel the hole bigger.
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post May 8 2021, 06:24 PM
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This is what your plate should look like. Round nose chrome bezel should fit hole.


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post May 8 2021, 08:00 PM
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I believe he is talking about the dash plate opening not the faceplate.
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post May 8 2021, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ May 8 2021, 06:24 PM) *

This is what your plate should look like. Round nose chrome bezel should fit hole.


That is what my faceplate looks likeBut the nose on my Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio is slightly larger than the nose hole on the faceplate. Maybe 1-2 mm taller.

Thus, I'm asking ... is there a different 914 faceplate for a Sapphire radio than the Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio?

Or do they both fit the same faceplate?
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post May 9 2021, 05:57 AM
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Post a picture of your radio with the chrome trim piece on it and we will get you squared away.
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post May 9 2021, 06:11 AM
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Sapphire plate is COMPLETELY different than Blaupunkt.
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post May 9 2021, 09:31 AM
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The nose hole in the upholstered dash plate is too narrow for the Blaupunkt I'm trying to install. It's about 3 mm too narrow. The nose on the Blaupunkt is approx. 98 mm and the hole in the plate is approx. 95 mm.

The knob holes are perfect. No problem there.

Is there another plate I need to get so that the nose will fit or do I just need to mod (dremel) this one?



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post May 9 2021, 11:09 AM
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So what your saying is the Dash piece is too small , NOT the faceplate shown here. Sapphire dash plate is plastic, the Blaupunkt is metal.
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post May 9 2021, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ May 9 2021, 11:09 AM) *

So what your saying is the Dash piece is too small , NOT the faceplate shown here. Sapphire dash plate is plastic, the Blaupunkt is metal.


Correct. I obviously won't be able to use the radio's black faceplate in the 914 dash. It's the chrome nose piece that snaps on and off that appears to be 2-3 mm too big.

I know the radio comes through the dash plate and then the chrome piece pops on from the front. It almost fits, but it won't click into the radio because the dash plate hole appears to be a hair too small.
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post May 9 2021, 07:40 PM
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These are made specifically for each radio. You can get a blank from 914 rubber and cut the opening you need or just take Mike up on his offer. He knows everything there is to know about these.
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post May 9 2021, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ May 9 2021, 05:57 AM) *

Post a picture of your radio with the chrome trim piece on it and we will get you squared away.


Hey Mike. Do these pics help? Thanks in advance for your assistance!


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post May 10 2021, 02:22 PM
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That chrome piece will not work it is designed to push in from behind on the early 911's. You need the chrome trim piece that has the recessed center bar and is designed to install from the front.

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post May 10 2021, 02:25 PM
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You could also use the faceplate you have in post #7 above and buy this 914 DIN faceplate from AA.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Din-Rad...14552040A2.html
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post May 10 2021, 05:55 PM
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I used the din mount on my Koln...

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post May 11 2021, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ May 10 2021, 02:22 PM) *

That chrome piece will not work it is designed to push in from behind on the early 911's. You need the chrome trim piece that has the recessed center bar and is designed to install from the front.

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Any idea where I can get one?
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post May 11 2021, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ May 11 2021, 12:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ May 10 2021, 02:22 PM) *

That chrome piece will not work it is designed to push in from behind on the early 911's. You need the chrome trim piece that has the recessed center bar and is designed to install from the front.

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Any idea where I can get one?



They are rare and expensive, PM sent on this.
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post May 15 2021, 08:40 AM
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Dremeled the hole a couple of mms taller (off the bottom edge) to allow the chrome to fit through.


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post May 15 2021, 08:41 AM
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6 pin Bluetooth plugged into the back of the radio is working like a charm as well.

Next up ... exploring speaker solutions.
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