Re: What CD player installs in a 65 Satellite

[Doug Daniel <dougdaniel50@xxxxxxxxx>]

do they still make FM converters ????

--- On Sun, 5/31/09, Don Hudson <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Don Hudson <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: What CD player installs in a 65 Satellite
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 10:37 PM
> 
> If the 65 Satellite radio opening is the same as a 65
> Coronet, a 70-up A Body AM/FM should fit fine.
> Don in VA
> 
> 62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> > right now I'm still at the mercy of AM radio and that
> single dash speaker, just to get FM would be nice.. but
> whatever I do to be discreet
> > 
> > I love the look of my "Golden Tone" radio 8-)
> > 
> > Paul Lennemann wrote:
> >   
> >> If you buy an Ipod and download Itunes (free) onto
> your computer, when you rip a CD into your Itunes library it
> automatically converts it to the format for the Ipod
> player.  The Mygig radio in my 08 Chrysler T&C has
> a great interface w/ built in hard drive, the "aux" jack for
> other devices and a USB port for the Ipod.  You can
> also rip CD's directly to the radio's hard drive.  I
> thought about buying one from a salvage yard to put in the
> 63.  I'd like to install it vertically in the center
> console but I don't think the console is deep enough. 
> Not sure about the 65 in question, but the dash opening in
> my 63 is too narrow width wise to allow a CD player to
> fit.  I didn't want to hack a bigger hole for
> one.  I found a cassette deck for $2 at a garage
> sale.  It fit my opening with just a slight
> massage.  But it's not my final solution.  I hope
> to be able to get my original radio retro-fitted someday.
> >> 
> >> Paul L.
> >> '63 Sport Fury
> >> 440/727
> >> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html
> >> 
> >> 62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> >>     
> >>> uh-oh.. showing my age ;)
> >>> 
> >>> I'll throw in my thrid penny.. 
> >>> yep, it a pain converting CD or vinyl to MP3
> but you've saved it a form that you can use forever.. CDs
> scratch and give out, but if saved to your PC (I also backup
> my PC to an external drive) you'll have it forever.. even
> for the next generation "tune player"
> >>> 
> >>> Ipod obsolete ?? could happen ;)
> >>> 
> >>> spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> >>>       
> >>>> What's an 8-track? ;-)
> >>>> 
> >>>> Going obsolete is probably right, but if
> you already have CDs it's less time to put in a unit with a
> CD, (requires no need to make mp3s). But that aftermarket
> CD/auto player unit also MUST have an aux IN plug to do 
> >>>> 
> >>>> as you suggest with amp3 player or
> Ipod/Zune, etc. Don't buy one without 
> >>>> 
> >>>> that Aux in plug.
> >>>> 
> >>>> There is at least one company making
> CD/AM/FM units for classic cars listed on the 62-65 vendor's
> page: http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/restoration-sources.html
> >>>> 
> >>>> There are also companies that convert your
> stock looking 65 Satellite radio to am/fm with input aux
> that you can plug in a portable CD or digital mp3 files
> player. (On vendor's page too.)
> >>>> 
> >>>> The $300 price restriction may rule those
> out though.
> >>>> 
> >>>> All of the adapters I've seen require a
> working FM radio to transmit to, 
> >>>> 
> >>>> for example:
> >>>> http://tinyurl.com/nsvur9
> >>>> 
> >>>> Most of the aftermarket cd/am/fm units
> have a detachable face. The key, I assume, is to measure and
> find a unit that allows installation without 
> >>>> 
> >>>> cutting up the 65's dash. Some people
> mount a cd/am/fm unit in the glove 
> >>>> 
> >>>> box, too. 
> >>>> My dos pennies.
> >>>> 
> >>>> Let us know what you buy please.
> >>>> 
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Gary H.
> >>>> 
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>          
> >>>>> just my opinion.. but the CD is about
> to go the way of the 8-track.. 
> >>>>> there are iod/mp3 adapters to hook up
> to your speakers ??? that take very little room in your
> glove box.. an Ipod nano is smaller than a pack 
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> of cigerettes (bad reference?) and
> hold far more tunes than a 6 CD changer
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> vicraz62@       
>    
> >>>>>> Hello
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> I'm about ready to put a CD player
> in my 65 Satellite. I'll be looking for something with a
> silver face, chrome or stainless look along with just the
> two speakers in the back. Any suggestions are greatly
> appreciated and thanks beforehand. Shot in the dark before I
> go looking around. Maybe this will save me some time. Not
> looking to spend more than $300.00. Thanks again! 
>            
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