 OE installed radio's, Which one is most *correct* |
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| 914werke |
 Apr 15 2010, 11:06 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers"  Group: Members Posts: 10,517 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I am about to do some of the little "finish" work on the Creamsicle, but am not
sure which radio to install, Im leaning toward the Sapphire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)    |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 15 2010, 11:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,051 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Apr 15 2010, 10:06 AM)  I am about to do some of the little "finish" work on the Creamsicle, but am not sure which radio to install, Im leaning toward the Sapphire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The blaupunkt of course is the best but very very few 74 models ever had them. The vast majority had the sapphire radios installed with the cheap plastic fake brick weave face plate!!!!! |
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| flipb |
Apr 15 2010, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,752 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 15 2010, 01:12 PM) QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Apr 15 2010, 10:06 AM) I am about to do some of the little "finish" work on the Creamsicle, but am not sure which radio to install, Im leaning toward the Sapphire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The blaupunkt of course is the best but very very few 74 models ever had them. The vast majority had the sapphire radios installed with the cheap plastic fake brick weave face plate!!!!! Really? My '74 2.0 has the Blaupunkt AM/FM. It was a high-option car with console, fogs, Mahle wheels... should I suspect that the Blaupunkt is not original? |
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| smg914 |
Apr 15 2010, 01:25 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(flipb @ Apr 15 2010, 10:29 AM) QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 15 2010, 01:12 PM) QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Apr 15 2010, 10:06 AM) I am about to do some of the little "finish" work on the Creamsicle, but am not sure which radio to install, Im leaning toward the Sapphire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The blaupunkt of course is the best but very very few 74 models ever had them. The vast majority had the sapphire radios installed with the cheap plastic fake brick weave face plate!!!!! Really? My '74 2.0 has the Blaupunkt AM/FM. It was a high-option car with console, fogs, Mahle wheels... should I suspect that the Blaupunkt is not original? No, remembering that radios were dealer installed on 914-4s, it is entirely possible that the dealer that sold your car new installed the Blaupunkt radio. However, being that the Blaupunkt radio was a more expensive radio then the Sapphire, to help keep the price down on their entry level Porsche, dealers usually offered the lesser expensive radios and saved the more expensive radios for their well-to-do 911 buyers. |
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| Lavanaut |
Apr 15 2010, 03:59 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Rich - this is one of those few cases where you can go with any of your listed choices and nobody could ever tell you it wasn't correct. If I were you (having had a Sapphire in my '74) I'd go with the Blaupunkt am/fm. Let us know what you decide!
Reid |
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 15 2010, 07:19 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 |
I don't think there is a "most appropriate" radio, and it isn't limited to the LE's.
Most of us took delivery with, either no radio, or "whatever" the dealer talked us into. LE's were no different, because the technology hadn't advanced significantly. Remember, almost all 914's were sent to the dealers with no radio. Car may have been delivered with the speaker option & no radio, but very few came from the factory with a radio. Many of the original owners opted for the Sapphire. Maybe because they were in deep & needed to save money. Others opted for the Frankfurt. Point is, either is correct, since they were almost all dealer installed. Won't show on your COA, unless you opted for Factory installed. You're safe with either. Pat |
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| 914werke |
Apr 22 2010, 12:55 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,517 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| corsepervita |
Apr 22 2010, 09:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 18-April 10 From: Redmond, OR Member No.: 11,631 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Very cool thread. I find it interesting to see what kind of options were available in these cars. I'm only vaguely familiar with Blaupunkt due to their speakers in my 944 (both oem and aftermarket). Cool to see how far back this stuff went.
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| 914brokenfilms |
Apr 27 2010, 09:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Fort Worth TX Member No.: 10,798 Region Association: Southwest Region |
OK it was probably never installed, but what about a Becker Europa II? My original dash plate has already been cut to DIN size.
If I found an un-cut dash plate and wanted a Frankfurt - would it be with a black surround as shown above - or a chrome surround? I've also seen period Blaupunks with a plastic faceplate that would go over over the basketweave... I'm so confused. My teener is late '72, but the radio is so much younger... |
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 29 2010, 06:43 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 |
QUOTE(914brokenfilms @ Apr 27 2010, 09:15 PM) OK it was probably never installed, but what about a Becker Europa II? My original dash plate has already been cut to DIN size. If I found an un-cut dash plate and wanted a Frankfurt - would it be with a black surround as shown above - or a chrome surround? I've also seen period Blaupunks with a plastic faceplate that would go over over the basketweave... I'm so confused. My teener is late '72, but the radio is so much younger... Number 1 - what is your VIN? Number 2 - After I bought my 914 in late 72 (and I bought it without a radio), I went to Critchfield (VA). Bought all the parts and a Frankfurt to install. My camera is dead, but the surround is chrome (metal). I've had the car for 38 years. The radio has been played less than one hour per year (just a statement from a whacko CW). |
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| 914brokenfilms |
Apr 30 2010, 05:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Fort Worth TX Member No.: 10,798 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 29 2010, 04:43 PM) QUOTE(914brokenfilms @ Apr 27 2010, 09:15 PM) OK it was probably never installed, but what about a Becker Europa II? My original dash plate has already been cut to DIN size. If I found an un-cut dash plate and wanted a Frankfurt - would it be with a black surround as shown above - or a chrome surround? I've also seen period Blaupunks with a plastic faceplate that would go over over the basketweave... I'm so confused. My teener is late '72, but the radio is so much younger... Number 1 - what is your VIN? Number 2 - After I bought my 914 in late 72 (and I bought it without a radio), I went to Critchfield (VA). Bought all the parts and a Frankfurt to install. My camera is dead, but the surround is chrome (metal). I've had the car for 38 years. The radio has been played less than one hour per year (just a statement from a whacko CW). PAT - VIN is 4722919442 - should be late '72. I saw a photo on Rennlist with the frankfurt am/fm stereo and chrome surround. I will hold out for one of those and get an un-cut dash plate... I doubt I will ever listen to the radio though. Mark W. |
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| tod914 |
Apr 30 2010, 08:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I seen the Europas and Frankfurts on Ebay that have been modified to accomodate an Ipod. Something to consider.
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| Porcharu |
May 1 2010, 12:30 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 |
Where can someone (me) find a Blaupunkt AM radio. I don't like music in the car (only at home) and this would be perfect for me.
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| Johny Blackstain |
May 1 2010, 06:20 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 15 2010, 01:12 PM) QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Apr 15 2010, 10:06 AM) I am about to do some of the little "finish" work on the Creamsicle, but am not sure which radio to install, Im leaning toward the Sapphire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The blaupunkt of course is the best but very very few 74 models ever had them. The vast majority had the sapphire radios installed with the cheap plastic fake brick weave face plate!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) To save money my Pop & I installed the saphire the dealer sold us. Since pulled that cause it stopped working & put in a 1975 Frankfurt. Attached image(s) 
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| zonedoubt |
May 1 2010, 10:44 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(tod914 @ Apr 30 2010, 06:50 PM) I seen the Europas and Frankfurts on Ebay that have been modified to accomodate an Ipod. Something to consider. It's easy to make the auxiliary input connector. The Frankfurts had a DIN input on the back that overrides the radio when something is plugged in. Ingenious! |
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| bembry |
May 1 2010, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Porcharu @ Apr 30 2010, 11:30 PM) Where can someone (me) find a Blaupunkt AM radio. I don't like music in the car (only at home) and this would be perfect for me. US Ebay now and then, and somethimes overpriced though. Try German ebay--there's loads of them there (www.ebay.de) if you can get them to ship to US. |
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| carr914 |
May 31 2010, 08:07 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Here is a Correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM with Chrome surround
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| blazerchad |
Jun 19 2010, 03:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 16-August 09 From: portland oregon Member No.: 10,684 Region Association: None |
i have a 72, had no radio when i found it 3rd owner... but no faceplate either... I found this..
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net-10684-1276982280.1.jpg) i found it in a porsche graveyard... from a 914 with the basket weave plastic. cut little porsche switch on the front for am or fm, mono radio. |
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| blazerchad |
Jun 19 2010, 09:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 16-August 09 From: portland oregon Member No.: 10,684 Region Association: None |
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 10 2010, 08:56 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,674 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I have a new twist on this discussion. I purchased a Blaupunkt AM/FM for the Raspberry car. I'm wondering about it's origin. I have done a couple google searches but didn't really find anything conclusive.
There is part of a paper tag left on it. All that's left is MOD Then the real puzzler. The case is stamped "Made in Taiwan" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I know these radios were dealer installed so anything goes really, but I'm just curious for curiosity's sake if anyone has a clue about what this is and why it say's Made In Tiawan" I thought these were German radios? Attached image(s)  
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