Darrell,
You stated;
"the reason I would like to have an 8track in the car is so that I can play music from 1959, I had thought about installing a CD changer in the trunk, but the only ones I have found must play through a factory FM radio or be hard wired into the factory speakers. I dont mind hacking at the wiring because some wiring will need repairs anyway. but im trying to keep the car as much original as possible."
Here's an idea that worked for me. My car came with an AM only radio and I really wanted to listen to something other than news/talk stations. I located and purchased an FM converter which allows your AM radio to receive FM stations (it plugs into the antenna line between the incoming antenna and the radio) and installed it under the dash so it was out of sight. The installation only required two wires-power and ground. Then, using a standard CD changer that played through an FM radio, I installed that under the front seat with the RF (antenna) connection going through the FM converter. When I got done, I was able to play CD's with music of my choice through what appeared to be a stock AM radio. A little bit of work to set it up, but it worked beautifully when I got done.
IMHO, listening to good music while enjoying our fine automobiles is always worth the effort. Good Luck- I look forward to hearing your solution.
Randy
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Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 8-track in imperials & originality
my factory am radio work's or I should say it comes on but no stations .I replaced the original speaker with one I matched up at radioshack, I may need to replace the antenna.
the reason I would like to have an 8track in the car is so that I can play music from 1959, I had thought about installing a CD changer in the trunk, but the only ones I have found must play through a factory FM radio or be hard wired into the factory speakers. I dont mind hacking at the wiring because some wiring will need repairs anyway. but im trying to keep the car as much original as possible.
any ideas or suggestions?
Longramx2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I totally agree with rex. My opinion on any car except maybe a super rare $100,000. and up original, like say a hemi cuda convertable is that you should make your car as enjoyable as you can, without worrying about 100% originality. Applying your own personal touches to your imperial is what gives it a character of its own, and sets it apart from the rest. I plan to paint pearl green spikes down the side of my black 60 2dr crown with mint green leather inside and custom wheels, on the flite sweep deck lid I will replace the lense in the center with the big eagle from a 64's fuel door. I would'nt take a saws all to my imperial bu
t will add my own taste to the car and dont care who likes it as long as I do, after all were'nt imperials considered to be factory customs to begin with. Also while on the subject of sound, there are places out there who install modern stereo's inside your original leaving you with original looks and modern function, has anybody here had this done ? if so I'm intrested in hearing about the details since that also is on my list of things to do.
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