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the doug below
09-23-2004, 01:26 AM
hi i just accuired a 1980 ford thuinder bird and the radio is horrible.. but i really like the look of the old school dash and everything.. is there any in dash recivers that are really retro looking.. but ya know can crank out 200 watts??? or if you know of any that wont just look like they dont belong.
thanks for your help/opinion
ceyko
09-23-2004, 01:36 AM
This was interesting to me, so I did a quick google search. Found this, plus they have other stuff that might help....

http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/cart/product_search.cfm?page=1&user_category=Ford%20Car%20Radios

I can't speak for this company, I've never heard of them or used their products.

Good luck,
Ceyko
ThreeFingerPete
09-25-2004, 06:04 PM
no in dash head unit that i've ever seen will "crank out 200 watts" and i've seen my share.
ceyko
09-25-2004, 10:04 PM
Oh yeah?!!?!? Top of the line Pyramid brand head units do!

http://www.pyramidcaraudio.com/itempage.asp?model=CDR81DFX

You thought the standard Alpine, Kenwood, Clarion brands were the best eh? Wrong. Just kidding of course. ;)

Ceyko
Nate
09-26-2004, 12:20 AM
Oh yeah?!!?!? Top of the line Pyramid brand head units do!

http://www.pyramidcaraudio.com/itempage.asp?model=CDR81DFX

You thought the standard Alpine, Kenwood, Clarion brands were the best eh? Wrong. Just kidding of course. ;)

Ceyko
please don't post again
ceyko
09-26-2004, 12:28 AM
Yeah, whatever, at least I tried to help the guy out with a site that sells older looking head units. Can't help it if you don't like my humor, and it was not intended as an insult to you or your vast experience with head units.

It is pretty obvious to me that the original poster is not looking for a high-end system that you are probably accustom to. Maybe you can offer a link or product that has the old school look but with the specs that you'd feel are worthy?

Ceyko
Nate
09-26-2004, 12:31 AM
if you want my personal advice would be to leave the stock head unit in place and place a new cd player somewhere else whether it be center console or glovebox. I would fiberglass it in or shoot it with car paint to make it look better depending on what the guy wants....but seeing as how it's an 80's t bird I doubt the guy would want to go through all that. anything else?
BP
09-27-2004, 06:06 AM
http://www.custom-autosound.com/prodFam.php?CatID=2
Futurama
09-27-2004, 02:17 PM
i have a pristine condition 8track out of a 79 fairmont you can buy. :D
ceyko
09-28-2004, 08:30 AM
...wonder if the original poster is even reading this stuff.

Ceyko
the doug below
10-01-2004, 12:02 AM
ya i just found that it was moved.. .i guess i needed to croll down further... thanks for the help...
the doug below
10-01-2004, 12:09 AM
if you want my personal advice would be to leave the stock head unit in place and place a new cd player somewhere else whether it be center console or glovebox. I would fiberglass it in or shoot it with car paint to make it look better depending on what the guy wants....but seeing as how it's an 80's t bird I doubt the guy would want to go through all that. anything else?


well i was thinking scince i dont smoke i can take out the ash tray and put it directly under the head unit.. it looks to fiit right in... and if i wanted i can keep the ashtray door to hide the cd player when im not in my car...