 Radio Installation Question, Need Concourse Correct Feedback |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
Model Specific Information
914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
  |
| gcrotvik |
 Jun 17 2013, 04:45 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I have purchased a model year correct Blaupunkt radio for my 74 restoration. It comes with the stock faceplate and later style (black plastic, not chrome) dial bezel. I have looked at many pictures of 73 and 74 914's and most cars that have a period correct radio have the radio mounted with the chrome bezel in the "through-the-dash" style. From an aesthetics perspective, I prefer the stock face plate that comes with the 74 Blaupunkt.
So here is my question, from a pure concourse judging perspective, which installation method (through the dash or using the stock faceplate) will be judged as most accurate in my 74 restoration? See the sample pictures below for clarification. Thanks, Greg Attached image(s)  
|
   |
 
|
| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 17 2013, 05:49 PM
Post
#2
|
|
914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,485 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
|
You *sure* thats is correct for a 74 Greg? The typeface looks like the later 75-76 versions
|
|
|
|
| orthobiz |
Jun 17 2013, 07:24 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
There were so many radios that dealers supplied that I think it is difficult to say what is right and wrong. I did a similar installation like you show with the Blaupunkt face plate. Somehow even if it isn't incorrect, I'll be the impression of the judges will be more favorable if you have the more common through-the-faceplate mounting.
But I agree with Jeff, it looks like a later radio design. Is there a date on the case? Paul |
|
|
|
| gcrotvik |
Jun 17 2013, 07:25 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Jun 17 2013, 04:49 PM)  You *sure* thats is correct for a 74 Greg? The typeface looks like the later 75-76 versions Hi Jeff, Yes, that's a 76. I was using it as a sample to show the front bezel and standard faceplate. Sorry for the confusion! My radio looks just like the Blaupunkt listed on your site for the 74. It has the Blaupunkt logo in the center line to the right with the word Stereo at a 90 degree angle. It's actually the same radio in style from 72 to 74. So, while we are here, faceplate or no faceplate? Thanks for the feedback. Greg |
|
|
|
| gcrotvik |
Jun 19 2013, 07:23 AM
Post
#5
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(orthobiz @ Jun 17 2013, 06:24 PM) There were so many radios that dealers supplied that I think it is difficult to say what is right and wrong. I did a similar installation like you show with the Blaupunkt face plate. Somehow even if it isn't incorrect, I'll be the impression of the judges will be more favorable if you have the more common through-the-faceplate mounting. But I agree with Jeff, it looks like a later radio design. Is there a date on the case? Paul Hi Paul, I know you are busy with Parade prep, but when you get a moment, if you could post a picture of your radio that would be great. I looked in your radio thread but there were no final install pictures there. Thanks, Greg |
|
|
|
| orthobiz |
Jun 21 2013, 03:18 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm6.staticflickr.com-7438-1371849518.1.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm3.staticflickr.com-7438-1371849518.2.jpg) Period correct but through the dash is better! Paul |
|
|
|
| gcrotvik |
Jun 22 2013, 11:54 AM
Post
#7
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks Paul,
It looks good with the stock Blaupunkt faceplate but I'd have to agree, through the dash is better. Your 2 pictures just saved me some work. I don't need to do both installs to see which I like better. I owe you big. Thanks. Greg |
|
|
|
| scotty b |
Jun 26 2013, 12:14 PM
Post
#8
|
|
rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
My 73 911 with the original radio for comparison.
Attached thumbnail(s) 
|
|
|
|
| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 27 2013, 07:08 AM
Post
#9
|
|
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
|
The 1975 Blaupunkt in my 74 LE...
Attached thumbnail(s) 
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 29th April 2024 - 01:01 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.