Can you identify this Radio?, Blaupunkt |
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Can you identify this Radio?, Blaupunkt |
Montreal914 |
Jan 15 2018, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,544 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Someone gave me this radio but I know very little about it. I like the fact that it's stereo, if it still works...
Unfortunately, there is no faceplate. I was thinking of installing this in my 73DD. Would certainly be closer period correct than the current early 2000 unit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Let me know your thoughts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Tom_T |
Jan 15 2018, 09:37 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Well it's a Blaupunkt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Look for s/n, model number & mfgr. date stampings on the metal case sides, bottom, top, back; & inside the case if you can get some access there may be a paper label with it. Then you can do a google search, or contact one of the retro radio restoration places for more info. Good Luck with the mystery! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
sithot |
Jan 15 2018, 09:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None |
It's not a Sapphire!
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Montreal914 |
Jan 15 2018, 10:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,544 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, it looks like it could be a 72 or a 74 Frankfurt depending on the missing faceplate trim, if I look at Jeff Bowlby's 914 reference. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zAcc_1972_B...FmS_7632629.jpg http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zAcc_1974_B...kfurt_AmFmS.jpg Now lets test it and find the missing faceplate. |
rgalla9146 |
Jan 16 2018, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Someone gave me this radio but I know very little about it. I like the fact that it's stereo, if it still works... Unfortunately, there is no faceplate. I was thinking of installing this in my 73DD. Would certainly be closer period correct than the current early 2000 unit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Let me know your thoughts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) It is a US market Frankfurt stereo. It's the most 'correct' looking for our early dashboards. The chrome bezel is the perfect match to the bezel on our heat/defrost controls. The right dash plate is fairly easy to find. Also, all 914s have two built-in speaker enclosures, so no 'modification' of door panels is necessary. Rich, full Stereophonic sound ! CW approved. Now find a correct antenna. |
GeorgeRud |
Jan 16 2018, 09:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Good find. There used to be a paper sticker on the side with the model information. You can also use the rear DIN plugs to hook up an iPod (or other music source) to the radio, so it can be updated. A manual (or automatic) Hirschman antenna should complete your project.
And yes, please don’t cut up your door cards for speakers. The kick panel ones can work well enough. |
Cal |
Jan 16 2018, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
That looks like a correct late '73 or '74 Frankfurt US model....the date code should be 'E' or 'F' on the side of the radio.
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Mike Fitton |
Jan 16 2018, 09:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Once you have tested it and it works, I can point you in the right direction for the needed parts for installation. The correct chrome trim piece with the recessed center bar is expensive same with the correct side clips.
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RickS |
Jan 16 2018, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
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Montreal914 |
Jan 16 2018, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,544 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Good find. There used to be a paper sticker on the side with the model information. You can also use the rear DIN plugs to hook up an iPod (or other music source) to the radio, so it can be updated. A manual (or automatic) Hirschman antenna should complete your project. And yes, please don’t cut up your door cards for speakers. The kick panel ones can work well enough. Unfortunately, no stickers. DIN plug? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Under one of these 2 caps? You mean this radio has actually a low signal input? Wow! Any modification needed for this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Thank you for the input (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
GeorgeRud |
Jan 16 2018, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The plastic covers on the back hide some DIN plugs. They allow you to divert the signal from the tuner to the amplifier section of the radio. Here’s a schematic I found to add an iPod input for my Frankfort radio. This was for a mono radio, but there is one also published for the stereo version. Perhaps Mike Fitton has a copy.
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GeorgeRud |
Jan 16 2018, 03:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I found the step schematic as well.
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jack20 |
Jan 16 2018, 03:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
I have this same radio in my '74. It's very versatile. Input and output adapters for the din sockets on the rear allow the use of an external amp and iPhone/iPod inputs.
Mine connects to a 4 channel amp in the console connected to a sub in the passenger footwell and side speakers mounted in enclosures purchased from 914 Rubber. You can easily find the adapters on eBay. Good lock with it. Jack |
Montreal914 |
Jan 16 2018, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,544 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
The plastic covers on the back hide some DIN plugs. They allow you to divert the signal from the tuner to the amplifier section of the radio. Here’s a schematic I found to add an iPod input for my Frankfort radio. And here they are!!! I'm amazed at this old radio. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) I have this same radio in my '74. It's very versatile. Input and output adapters for the din sockets on the rear allow the use of an external amp and iPhone/iPod inputs. And to think that this was design and built almost 50 years ago! To think of external source and amplifier, they were well before their time. This is getting really interesting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
Mike Fitton |
Jan 16 2018, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This visual should help with the installation.
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Montreal914 |
Jan 16 2018, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,544 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice exploded view, thanks Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
This will not go into a concours car so I'm sure I can easily fab a rear support (#7). As for 8a and 8, I'm sure I can design something and print parts that would do the same job. The 914 version of #11 is available from 914 Rubber (I think). As you mentioned in a previous post, #12 is probably the most difficult one to find. I did see some in Germany but the center bar is not recessed. I could definitely tolerate that variation. Here is a picture from Vintageblau, anyone dealt with them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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