hidden technology?

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  1. curtburgh87

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    ok i have and audio question. im not sure how many of you have degraded your classic cars by putting a stereo in, but truth is i'd like to do the same. I was wondering if, and how, it's possible to put in a cd player without making it visible in the dash. I know one option is to put it in the glove box. but surly there's another way to install a cd player without ruining the 70's facade or the dash.
     
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    under the seat:cool:

    of course with some careful mounting , and a 6 disc CD changer under the other side so you dont have to change the CD ever hour:D
     
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    Sam M. Just a nobody

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    Why not put a changer in the trunk like many of the new cars? I actually put a 10-disc unit under the driver's seat of mine. I doubt you'll get one in the glovebox, as it's not deep enough and the heater box is right behind it.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Why not buy a deck that plays MP3's? They have ones the use one of those flash drive thingy's now.
     
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    There are CD players that look like old 8 tracks and AM radios. I'll see if I can find a link.
     
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    ATOMonkey Adam

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    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    looks like that unit controls a remote mounted cd changer,....but it would give more of a stock look.

    (eeewwwww,....stock.....:hmmm: :biglaugh: )
     
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    Not enough depth in the glovebox of these cars, especially with A/C cars.
    Mine is in the console box(I added a '71-'73 Mustang/Cougar full length console).
    Stock AM radio is in the dash.

    Seth
     
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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    my stereo was put under the dash... it looked great until my soon to be ex took out the stereo so we could put it in her truck.. oh well..

    i dont need one... i like the sound of the exhaust
     
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    YES! thats the james bond type gear i'm looking for!

    is there anyone on the forum who has this product? i notice there and a few varieties. deffinalty have to make sure it will install cleanly.
     
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    72true62D Dont Talk To Me Like That

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    I just put mine under the dash.[​IMG]
     
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    Chinguschild The Bass Player

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    Im sure they will install cleanly no matter which one you would decide to choose because they are all based on a universal Chassis style mounting system. So in short the radios all had a spec in which they were built. Kinda like the new DIN 1.5 din or Double Din style mounts that new radios are made on.
     
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    72true62D Dont Talk To Me Like That

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    Aww fripple-blap, there was supposed to be a picture on my last post
    Where's my BFH?? :mad:
     

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