Early 911 stereo...tips, ideas?

73 911. Original stereo, complete with one oem speaker mounted on top of the dash. It is in pristine condition. My clock radio sounds better.
I want to stay with Blaupunkt for German reasons. I want to use MB Quarts for sound reasons. (They just happen to be German).
I have installation questions. First it looks as though the rear defogger switch and cig lighter will interfere with the cd. Second, map pockets are substantially blocking the door location. I have thought about using Automotion's bottom of the dash piece that includes 5 1/4 and 1" speaker cut outs. This precludes cutting the doors.
Comments? Ideas? Life experiences?
Always appreciative
Scott S.
73 911 t
74 914 2.0

Hate to say this, but Blaupunkt isn't German any more. They were bought out (by Pioneer I think)in the mid '80's. There are still very good units though.

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Dave
1970 914-6 (soon GT)

Blaupunkt is indeed sold, but still German. They now belong to the Bosch Group.

In fact, I still can hardly understand why everyone wants to fit such a device (only for originality, OK.). Over here, a close comparison always let me choose some different marque...

For originality: Here in Europe, you can find a lot of small companies who are converting an old style radio with most modern technique.
For the 911, I suggest to use the post'74 door panels, which are suggested to hold speakers, or, to use the under-dash plastic device (works only w/o A/C.)

OK, bang on me...

Jens
'76 CIS with '73 body conversion (true original )

First off the radio should fit fine with no problems. i had a Blaupunkt cd in the 73 911, it was the easiest install i've ever did. Mine did have a skipping problem on rough roads thought, and it was also made in malyasia. As far as speakers 6.5 inch fit perfect in the doors. Altought i made custom door panels. Hope it helps.
Craig

I have a new Blaupunkt Florida RD168, and two pairs of new Blaupunkt 5.25 [door size] speakers with integrated 1in dome tweeters. All new in box, never installed. My audio project is stalled until major mechanicals are done.
The Florida is advertised in Pano for $219. Yours for $150, and/or the speakers for $75 per pair.
Tony Kelly
tony.kelly@mgroupus.com


[This message has been edited by APKhaos (edited 01-15-2001).]

I have a 1973T and the car came with a Sony CD (detachable faceplate) right where the old radio was set. No problems on fit in that location. Door speakers are tough if you have the roll up window handles unless you get the small (2") hi performance units. The guy who owned this car before me was crazy enough to drill two large holes for speakers in the rear side panels over the seat belt reels. Right thru the metal!!! I had to seal the hell out of the ends to keep moisture from attacking the area. If I had to do this myself I would have opted for the speakers to be in the rear deck. Make sure that front speaker is in great condition.

Sailor
'73T

Blaupunkt New Orleans CD fits in the stock dash fine -- no skipping ever.

Blaupunkt 6" with separate tweeter and crossover also fit fine in the stock doors.

Don't know what to tell you, except it worked for me....

Well I went a little further than some. In preparation for an in dash CD changer I fabricated a new rear panel/shelf to take 2 x 6’ Alpine speakers. In addition to the void created beneath I made some speaker spacers out of custom board and epoxy filler to provide the necessary clearance. The whole lot as been covered in black vinyl and looks great. I used one of the 911 books available (don’t know the title off hand – I’m at work and the book’s at home) as a guide for originality and accordingly it looks stock (save the speakers). By using modern clips available from a motor trimmer I was able to install the whole lot without drilling a single hole into the car, or have a screw or fastener showing. I will eventually buy smaller splits and install those into the existing door holes. BIG BIG job but if you are not as concerned about originality there are plenty of corners to cut.

As far as a head unit goes I bought an Alpine 3 disc in dash changer that I’ll install when I have a spare afternoon. This unit fits the existing slot (DIN?) and I don’t have to worry about installing disc stackers and amps etc.


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Paul
911T'69