niwid
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Aug 24, 2013 18:05:54 GMT
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Went with Emma to pick up her stereo, fully recommend these to anyone thinking of buying one. They work really well, and Jon is very helpful and friendly. Sound quality on these old units is also much better than a cheap halfords CD player.
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g40jon
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Aug 24, 2013 22:58:27 GMT
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Cheers for the review! Got one more to add to the list, an old pioneer model. Not sure on the power output as there is nothing written on the case and the amp chip is covered by its heatsink so i can't even google the chip model number. At a guess going on the volume it produced through my speakers which I use to test all my other radios it'll be around 5-10 watts rms per channel. The tape deck doesn't function and I have used its input to connect the line in to. You will need an old tape, as this is how you switch the radio signal off. The tape motor has been disconnected so the tape won't run, so no noise to worry about. The tuner work well and benefits from lw, mw and fm The backlighting works fine and is a light blue, very modern for something so retro! Cosmetic condition is pretty good, there is some wear to the tape hole slot cover, but is otherwise like new. The outer plastic can be removed if you have a car with the slot and two holes for the control knobs. price £60 posted or £50 collected from chipping norton and I'll fit it for free.
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g40jon
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Aug 28, 2013 13:22:54 GMT
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A cheaper one for you guys, a PYE cassette radio, with fm/am tuner. 2x10 watts power output fm/am radio tone and balance control lo/dx whatever that does?! tape head has been cleaned and plays ok £25 inc post or £20 collected
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g40jon
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Aug 30, 2013 19:11:56 GMT
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Old ford radio, not sure which what model the radio was intended for, but it would look fine in any ford from the 50s to early 80s. The outer trim can be removed if the car it is being fitted has the slot and two holes for the control knobs. The tuner isn't functional as it was causing noise on the line input. It could be reversed though, with about 5 minutes of soldering. The tuner worked prior to me disconnecting it. The is some cosmetic damage to the plastic, just to the left of the L button. The tone control has lost its little tab, but still adjusts ok. I bought this along with a couple of others with the promise that I would sell it on cheap, so I am going to ask £25 posted for it, or £20 collected.
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toreno
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Aug 30, 2013 20:03:37 GMT
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i have a cool old motorola radio cassette would u be interested in adding an aux cable for me or if not can you direct me to instructions on doing it my self that is if u don't mind giving away trade secrets cheers
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g40jon
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Sept 3, 2013 14:21:40 GMT
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Another budget radio done. This time a philips unit, std fitment in some early rover austin model going on the info sticker attached to the radio. 12 watts rms output, so either 12 watts into 1 channel or 6 watts into two mono channels Tuner works on mw, couldn't get much on lw. Backlighting has been restored, so it glows a nice shade of green in the dark. Has been cleaned to a high std, looks almost as good as new! £25 collected £30 posted
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ibfan
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Sept 3, 2013 17:10:27 GMT
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Jon I'll take that pioneer.... Pm me your PayPal details and I'll sort straight away
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ibfan
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Sept 3, 2013 17:13:27 GMT
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Or if you have any old alpine stuff that would be better esp if the tape deck works!!
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ibfan
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Sept 3, 2013 17:16:48 GMT
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LO/DX is local or distance button for tuner...never used to work then either!!
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Sept 5, 2013 21:45:10 GMT
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Can't recommend this guy enough!
Top work, mine worked so well & Was more than happy to help with wiring questions!
Thanks again!
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Sept 6, 2013 15:58:13 GMT
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It was only today I was thinking if anywhere made old stereos to take ipods etc, rather than having a modern head unit in a old car.
If you get a standard ford fiesta mk2 one let me know, If I come across one I could send it you and you modify for me if you choose to go down that route, I would like the audi TT orginal headunit converted for 3.5mm jack too, so again if you get one of those to do let me know.
I seriously think you could make a lot of money offering this service, and you don't have to get all stressed etc trying to get customers orders out if you just explain it could take a few months, id be happy to wait
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g40jon
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Sept 6, 2013 22:10:41 GMT
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I'm fairly sure your tt headunit will probably have a load of sockets on the back, for things like aux i/p and o/ps. might be worth you doing some research, as it might be as simple as buying a lead which plugs into the back. I will do conversions for other people, but it will have to be on the understanding that: 1. It might take a while 2. I might not be able to convert it 3. I could cock it up, so it is at your risk (Unlikely, but there is a 1st for everything)
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jdmini
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I'm glad you're doing conversions for people. Can I send you pics of my tadiran radio to see if you think it looks doable? How much are you thinking of charging?
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jdmini
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Sept 8, 2013 23:45:48 GMT
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I'm fairly sure your tt headunit will probably have a load of sockets on the back, for things like aux I/p and o/ps. might be worth you doing some research, as it might be as simple as buying a lead which plugs into the back. I will do conversions for other people, but it will have to be on the understanding that: 1. It might take a while 2. I might not be able to convert it 3. I could cock it up, so it is at your risk (Unlikely, but there is a 1st for everything) your terms and conditions are fine and seem completely fair by me. I will let you know when I get the standard head unit for the fiesta.
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Sept 9, 2013 12:49:06 GMT
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I've been looking at getting something along these lines for a while now but never thought anyone would be doing it!
I've got a 1985 Jetta but when I bought it the original stereo was gone. I want something retro but with the ability to plug an ipod in and have an amp in the boot. Is this something you would be able to do to the original 80's Panasonic that came with the car if I source one?
I'm not much of a tech buff when it comes to stereo so please reply in leymans terms!
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g40jon
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Sept 10, 2013 9:38:15 GMT
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I am on my hols at the mo. Will reply to all when I get back, but basically yes, I can add a line in onto most old car radios. Fo converting your own radio I will want £25 per radio if successfull. If un-successfull I will expect you to cover the return postage and nothing more.
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g40jon
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Sept 18, 2013 10:55:33 GMT
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PYE radio has sold, pioneer is still here as ibfan bought a different radio instead.
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AB car pix
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Sept 18, 2013 20:31:37 GMT
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Interesting stuff here! I've got this Sharp FM radio cassette in my Horizon. Works perfectly, but sounds a bit curse word.... Ultimately I'm planning a pretty substantial stealth install in the car (amps and subs etc), and my desire to keep it all looking fully period, and lack of luck in finding the right parts has pointed me in the direction of an under-dash modern unit. But would it be possible to make this unit perform in the way I wanted it to? Would need RCAs, MP3 input and modern sound quality to make it worthwhile..... Some kind of bass & treble control at least would be good too if possible?
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Last Edit: Sept 18, 2013 20:33:02 GMT by AB car pix
1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX
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g40jon
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Sept 18, 2013 20:59:48 GMT
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Anything is possible with the right budget! Two ways to do it 1. gut the internals and fit modern kit inside the radio, not cheap to do mind! 2. add the desired line in and out to the original curcuitry, it'll be comprimised in that you might be limited on outputs (i'm yet to try adding a line out to the actual radio (you can get speaker level to rca level convertors which work well providing they aren't the super cheap ones which have no isolation transformer) and the i/p (the way I do it anyway) will offer no control, so track selection would need to be done via the source i.e. whatever player you are connecting to the radio. Matching the power output of the radio to the associated speakers is also a good way to getting the very best out of it. Most of these old units put out around 5 to 10 watts rms per channel, which may not sound like much, but hooked up to some efficient well matched speakers, it'll be capable of uncomfortable sound levels! Enough to damage your hearing anyway. Back in the early days of car audio you could also get boster amps which were designed to take speaker level inputs and boost the output to a more respectable 20 watts rms (on a par with most modern headunits regardless of their claims) A period EQ would also give you more options too, most came with on-board booster amps and some even had line outs. So there are options out there if you want to retain period looking audio equipment and have it working
Sorry for the epic reply!
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