Stock Looking CD Player??

ap81590 · 12-16-2006

Pretty much as the title states, My dash has been cut and currently has a early 1990s vintage Pioneer AM FM Tape. I want to put in a cd player with modern features (cd, mp3, etc.) I was wondering if anyone knew of a modern cd player that isn't very flashy and noticeable. I just want a black, normal unit. Thanks.

jordan · 12-16-2006

Alot of kenwoods are very nice head units, black, and not too flashy.

young_wrench · 12-16-2006

mine is a kenwood. I really like mine its a little flashy but I like it and since my dash is completely custom I think it is an upgrade.

tekenaar · 12-17-2006

. . . I like the look of the Panasonic units that simulate the twin-shaft design of the originals and their displays are not overly gaudy.

ap81590 · 12-17-2006

Ok well just scored this one on eBay for dirt cheap. Simple, black, all I need.
http://i16.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/7e/43/814f_1_b.JPG

JudokaJohn · 12-17-2006

looks good, but will it fit?

West Coast GT · 12-19-2006

I'm planning on re-installing the original Opel GT AM/FM radio.

So I've gone to a car audio shop. They're going to install an amplifier hidden in the back with input from the original radio, and from an MP3. The MP3 jack will be discreetly located in the center console, but located so it will not hinder the console's usefulness.

A selector switch will be installed to choose between the stock radio and the MP3 player.

I don't know the cost yet. It will be bid when the car comes out of the paint shop.

ap81590 · 12-19-2006

Originally Posted by JudokaJohn

looks good, but will it fit?

When I bought the car it had a hole in the dash and a Pioneer single DIN already installed so it should be no problem to slip another one in.

matl59 · 12-19-2006

You could always create a blanking plate to cover the hole in your dash and hide the whole system in the spare tire area. Check out Secret Audio System Specifications. This is the route I went because I didn't care for the modern looking radios in a vintage car...not to mention I didn't want to figure out how to mount a radio in my already hacked up dash.

Dan-MI · 12-19-2006

I went the Secret Audio route also. I put in the radio and a CD changer. They all fit in the back with the spare tire. All you see are the speakers in the back wall of the storage area in back. My dash has been cut some by the PO, but I've got a stock radio I plan to put back in. I'm not going to hook it up, just want it to look right. I may have to make something if the hole in the dash is too big right now.

12-16-2006	#1 (permalink)
ap81590 Opeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 77	Unanswered: Stock Looking CD Player?? Pretty much as the title states, My dash has been cut and currently has a early 1990s vintage Pioneer AM FM Tape. I want to put in a cd player with modern features (cd, mp3, etc.) I was wondering if anyone knew of a modern cd player that isn't very flashy and noticeable. I just want a black, normal unit. Thanks. __________________ Poor man's Vette? Its all backwards, a Vette is a rich man's Opel!!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2346019

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jordan Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: corning ny 14830 Posts: 2,182 Provided Answers: 1	Alot of kenwoods are very nice head units, black, and not too flashy. __________________ 1970 Opel GT 1.9 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo 2000 KTM 200 exc STOLEN

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tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,441 Real Name: Otto Provided Answers: 13	Panasonic head units . . . I like the look of the Panasonic units that simulate the twin-shaft design of the originals and their displays are not overly gaudy. __________________ 1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18 1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P

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ap81590 Opeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 77	Ok well just scored this one on eBay for dirt cheap. Simple, black, all I need. http://i16.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/7e/43/814f_1_b.JPG __________________ Poor man's Vette? Its all backwards, a Vette is a rich man's Opel!!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2346019

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12-16-2006	#3 (permalink)
young_wrench Opeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 60	mine is a kenwood. I really like mine its a little flashy but I like it and since my dash is completely custom I think it is an upgrade.

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JudokaJohn Opeler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. louis Posts: 60	looks good, but will it fit?

12-19-2006	#7 (permalink)
West Coast GT Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 931	I'm planning on re-installing the original Opel GT AM/FM radio. So I've gone to a car audio shop. They're going to install an amplifier hidden in the back with input from the original radio, and from an MP3. The MP3 jack will be discreetly located in the center console, but located so it will not hinder the console's usefulness. A selector switch will be installed to choose between the stock radio and the MP3 player. I don't know the cost yet. It will be bid when the car comes out of the paint shop.

12-19-2006	#9 (permalink)
matl59 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Windsor Locks, CT Posts: 192 Real Name: Matt	You could always create a blanking plate to cover the hole in your dash and hide the whole system in the spare tire area. Check out Secret Audio System Specifications. This is the route I went because I didn't care for the modern looking radios in a vintage car...not to mention I didn't want to figure out how to mount a radio in my already hacked up dash.

12-19-2006	#10 (permalink)
Dan-MI Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 175	I went the Secret Audio route also. I put in the radio and a CD changer. They all fit in the back with the spare tire. All you see are the speakers in the back wall of the storage area in back. My dash has been cut some by the PO, but I've got a stock radio I plan to put back in. I'm not going to hook it up, just want it to look right. I may have to make something if the hole in the dash is too big right now.

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