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I own a 1980 'vette. The only thing that wasn't original on it when I bought it was the stereo so I've decided that since it isn't original, I may as well put in a new one that has a CD player. However, as I'm sure most people know, a 1980 needs a shaft style stereo. Does anyone know where I can get a shaft style indash CD player?!?
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Re: Stereo Help!
Rob----
Actually, I don't believe that there are any currently available auto CD players with shaft-style controls. In fact, I'm not sure if there EVER were any manufactured. Every model CD player that I can recall have a "DIN" type chassis(buttons--no shafts). Anyway, I'd suggest that you contact Crutchfield at www.crutchfield.com. They specialize in auto stereo equipment and have a VAST selection of models available. Their technical advisors will be able to help you with your particular circumstances.
In the event that you end up going with a refurbished, original radio, it shouldn't be too difficult to find one. By the 80's, GM was using more-or-less "standard" radios used in a variety of car lines.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: Stereo Help!
Rob----
Actually, I don't believe that there are any currently available auto CD players with shaft-style controls. In fact, I'm not sure if there EVER were any manufactured. Every model CD player that I can recall have a "DIN" type chassis(buttons--no shafts). Anyway, I'd suggest that you contact Crutchfield at www.crutchfield.com. They specialize in auto stereo equipment and have a VAST selection of models available. Their technical advisors will be able to help you with your particular circumstances.
In the event that you end up going with a refurbished, original radio, it shouldn't be too difficult to find one. By the 80's, GM was using more-or-less "standard" radios used in a variety of car lines.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Stereo Help!
I've not found any shaft style in-dash CD players, and I wouldn't have much hope of finding one, since the center section of the shaft style units have a center section that juts out, and it is not wide enough to accomodate a standard CD. The best thing that you'll probably be able to find is the Kenwood 3007 head unit, which is a standard receiver/tape unit, with the addition of CD changer controls (optimized for a Kenwood cd-changer, of course). I have seen this unit in the Crutchfield catalog, though I'm not sure whether or not it's still there.
I you find that I speak falsely here, please let me know, as I've searched far and wide for such an animal myself, and would love to here about alternatives.
Bill BairdComment
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Re: Stereo Help!
I've not found any shaft style in-dash CD players, and I wouldn't have much hope of finding one, since the center section of the shaft style units have a center section that juts out, and it is not wide enough to accomodate a standard CD. The best thing that you'll probably be able to find is the Kenwood 3007 head unit, which is a standard receiver/tape unit, with the addition of CD changer controls (optimized for a Kenwood cd-changer, of course). I have seen this unit in the Crutchfield catalog, though I'm not sure whether or not it's still there.
I you find that I speak falsely here, please let me know, as I've searched far and wide for such an animal myself, and would love to here about alternatives.
Bill BairdComment
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Re: Stereo Help!
May be the world's first/only dude with the 'solution'. Bought a 1st gen Kenwood KRC-3006 shaft based AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer unit about 4-5 years ago. Took 'er into my lab (EE) and 'introduced' the Kenwood chassis to a Dremel Tool/cutting wheel.
Zipped out the control shafts. Made up a slotted adaptor plate (have to spread further apart than chassis geometry allows. Can do, if you remove material from the side of chassis and let the two control shafts (attach to motherboard via flexible wiring harness) move outboard....
My '71 was in frame off at the time with carpet out. Ran CD changer cable down tranny shaft into rear storage compartment and covered with carpet. Bought GM service replacement jack cover compartment tray (plastic vs. original cardboard). Made into portable/removable CD changer by cutting here/there. Comes out very nicely for show.
Fabbed tiny 'Corvette' bezel to fill gap in center console at the top of radio face plate. Looks good, works like a champ, love the CD changer when I drive in the high mountains where there's no radio. But, I also bend over and cheerfully take a FULL DEDUCTION for my factory non-original radio during Flight Judging....Comment
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Re: Stereo Help!
May be the world's first/only dude with the 'solution'. Bought a 1st gen Kenwood KRC-3006 shaft based AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer unit about 4-5 years ago. Took 'er into my lab (EE) and 'introduced' the Kenwood chassis to a Dremel Tool/cutting wheel.
Zipped out the control shafts. Made up a slotted adaptor plate (have to spread further apart than chassis geometry allows. Can do, if you remove material from the side of chassis and let the two control shafts (attach to motherboard via flexible wiring harness) move outboard....
My '71 was in frame off at the time with carpet out. Ran CD changer cable down tranny shaft into rear storage compartment and covered with carpet. Bought GM service replacement jack cover compartment tray (plastic vs. original cardboard). Made into portable/removable CD changer by cutting here/there. Comes out very nicely for show.
Fabbed tiny 'Corvette' bezel to fill gap in center console at the top of radio face plate. Looks good, works like a champ, love the CD changer when I drive in the high mountains where there's no radio. But, I also bend over and cheerfully take a FULL DEDUCTION for my factory non-original radio during Flight Judging....Comment
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