I happen to have one also that has already been modified, trades would be a
good idea if you are not particular about having your car original and would
like the latest and greatest hi fi sound, or you don't have one I have a
spare
Gerardo Magana
67.5 Solex SRL311-00222
P.S. Has any one heard what is going on with the new calendar, let me know
----- Original Message -----
From: sidney raper <spl310@hotmail.com>
To: <fredkatz@2xtreme.net>; <greg_wolff@yahoo.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: Stereo help?
> All,
>
> If someone with a 67.5 is contemplating cutting up their console to
install
> a later radio, please let me know. I have one that has been cut that
would
> be a good candidate for this, but I would rather put in the stock AM
radio.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sid
> Jacksonville Florida
>
>
> >From: "Fred Katz" <fredkatz@2xtreme.net>
> >Reply-To: "Fred Katz" <fredkatz@2xtreme.net>
> >To: "Greg Wolff" <greg_wolff@yahoo.com>,
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: Stereo help?
> >Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 22:48:24 -0800
> >
> >Hi Greg,
> >
> >Are you replacing a "stereo" or the original AM radio? All I had was the
> >stock AM radio with the single speaker above the passenger footwell.
> >
> >Anyway, I also wanted to upgrade my '66. The AM radio quit working, and I
> >wanted something to keep me company on long rides. After seeing Ron
> >Hamilton's Rocketship at Doheny, it all came together. The space in the
> >middle of the radio console is too tight for modern radios. Ron has his
> >mounted high in the console, where the cigarette lighter, etc. are
normally
> >located.
> >
> >Two weeks ago, I bought a modern AM/FM CD unit with removable faceplate.
> >These fit a cutout hole of 2 inches by 7 inches. The upper space of the
> >radio console allows exactly this size hole, even with the side chrome
> >strips in place. Doing the swap is no easy task, but it can be done with
> >the right tools. I removed all parts from the console, marked the
position
> >of the hole and cut it out. Then I took a piece of sheet metal and
> >fashioned a new faceplate for the console, with the 2x7 cutout at top,
and
> >cut holes in the center (where the old AM radio would normally be) for
the
> >accessories.
> >
> >For my '66, those accessories were the throttle cable, two power outlets,
> >and a cutoff switch (4 total, usually only 3 holes).
> >
> >After putting it together, it looks like it came from the factory that
way.
> >I'm keeping the 2x7 cutout and the original faceplate in case I want to
> >restore the original look.
> >
> >As for the speakers, I cut holes in the triangle braces at the corners
> >under the dash. 4 inch 2-way speakers fit perfectly without interfering
> >with the hood release or the wiring harness. Again, I'm keeping the
cutout
> >metal discs in case I want to restore the braces to original condition.
> >3-way speakers went in the back behind the rollbar. The sound is super,
> >even on the highway.
> >
> >This is just one alternative. I prefer my radio unit right in front of
me,
> >and it worked out great.
> >
> >Fred - So.SF
> >SFBADROC
> >
> >
> >----------
> > > From: Greg Wolff <greg_wolff@yahoo.com>
> > > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Stereo help?
> > > Date: Friday, November 26, 1999 11:12 AM
> > >
> > > Hello everyone... I recently purchased a 1967 1/2 1600
> > > and am considering replacing the stereo. I'm looking
> > > for help on two points though. First, does anyone know
> > > where the original speakers would have been? Any
> > > suggestions? And second, does anyone know of a modern
> > > stereo model that might fit especially well? Looks
> > > like it will be a tight fit.
> > >
> > > I'd really appreciate any suggestions/answers.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > -Greg Wolff
> > > greg_wolff@yahoo.com
> > >
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>
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