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[Nige65]

Evening all, just wondering what type of radio/cassette/CD/Bluetooth stereos that the good people on this forum have fitted to their classic cars, retro (if still available), modern or retro looking with modern internals, would appreciate a photo or two and the technicalities of fitting  modern.

On a side note, tried looking for a nice set of Mk2 Escort mud flaps like the Ford RS ones but they seem to be hard to find, anyone have a suggestion.

 Thanks in advance 

Nige

[The Transplanter]

I looked at this a bit lately and you can get those bluetooth modules, but many need hardwiring in. But if you can find a suitable old HU with an AUX you could wire in bluetooth through that input.

I still have my pioneer KEX900 that I bought new in 1988 that I plan on doing the same to.

[eeb43]

ICE, intending to use a mercedes om 606  in my 1936 ford the mk1 cortina estate is mx5 ICE and standard engine in the mk2 lotus

Edited November 9, 2022 by eeb43

[katana]

12 hours ago, The Transplanter said:

I looked at this a bit lately and you can get those bluetooth modules, but many need hardwiring in. But if you can find a suitable old HU with an AUX you could wire in bluetooth through that input.

I still have my pioneer KEX900 that I bought new in 1988 that I plan on doing the same to.

Sounds familiar - I picked up a 'pie in yet ear' mid 80s,early 90s I guess for my 79 RS only cos I wanted CD player - engine row is ok for a while but got to have tunes on a road trip LOL!

[Vista]

12 hours ago, The Transplanter said:

I still have my pioneer KEX900 that I bought new in 1988 that I plan on doing the same to.

Wassat funny looking plastic cartridge fing he pushes in then? How do I stream my banging choons to it? 

 

[BaileyMex]

To be honest on full chat I cant hear the radio, I have to make do with a classic tune sung by The Weber Twins called 'barp barp barp' - it's catchy and you never tire of hearing it

But when going slower or in traffic, a small 250w Alpine AMP is fed by a Kenwood head unit running two 6x9's - AUX in for streaming music, or a hidden USB if needed.

I do have a Kenwood under seat active subwoofer that I was thinking of putting in, but didn't get round to it.

[Nursebetty]

Ive gone the oem look stereo in my car, connects via bluetooth and i just run it from my phone.

I dont want to listen to radio dribble while driving the escort, would rather something that ignites the teenage dreams.

BUT if i was to do it again, id just put a oem radio in to keep the car looking period correct and throw a bluetooth speaker on the floor or dash. So much cheaper and easier.

I think the unit i got was 800ish aud.

 

[The Transplanter]

On 09/11/2022 at 11:18, Vista said:

How do I stream my banging choons to it? 

 

I think you now have to go to your local bootsale to make it work now lol

Or you can run bluetooth through the Aux and pretend your wiv'it in 2023