Where to mount the ugly modern stereo?

[ddffrost]

Hi,

Got myself a modern Sony stereo although the original one is still in place and working i wanted to be able to plug my ipod in and all the crap you get with a modern one!

Anyone got their orig one still in but uses a modern one mounted somewehre else?

Love some pics if thats possible?


Dave

 

[Guest]

i think you might be able to plug your ipod into the old one, some of them have a socket for a aux cable.

i would mount it under the dash using one of those mounting brackets. Ive been searching for a fibreglass stero glovebox insert for a RHD van but have never come across one yet.

 

[swartie]

i think a few peopl e get some sort of enclosure and but it in the glove box. it is all up to you.

If I was a purist and didnt want a new stereo runing my prid and joy then then i would either hise it as best as i could either under the dash or in the glove box.

 

[gninnam]

Best place for a modern ugly stereo is in a ugly modern car :wink:

Just sort yourself an aux pre-amp and link to a power amp, then to the speakers.
That way you can keep the old stereo and have somewhere to plug your iPOD in - house all in the glove box

 

[rob-stone]

mine is currently under the dash in an aftermarket cradle thinggy-bob.

I have realised it works with a remote control, so its soon going to be relocated behind the passenger seat. Out of the way of theiving eyes. I can plug an ipod into it, but the headunit doesnt charge it. So I use a 2gig usb pen for that job.

 

[Shaggy]

you could put it in the bin....hehehehe

 

[-tipi-]

Or put it in your luggage, like I did (idea stolen from the late hoodride forum). As my '54 is 6V. And my 15 year old CD player 12V. I made it 'portable' (weighs a ton). For battery I used 17Ah gel 'hobby' battery from local car parts store. It goes for hours with one charghing. Here's a video from test session (5Mb).

 

[Justin & Muttley]

I love that sort of thinking! That rocks (literally!) 8) 8)

 

[strongy]

i think id go for behind drivers seat(with the front facing towards the walkthru),after you got used to the buttons you could use it without looking at it

 

[Grazy]

In the glove box mate that is what i am gonna do picked up and old one for a tenner the other day to fill the void in my dash , In time will get my ugly modern one in glove box in stealth like fashion 8)

 

[Htotheunit]

someone already put one in mine with a CD changer in the back.. im going to put an original one in one day (providing they didn't cut my dash hole bigger.. and hide mine.. =)

 

[slammedresto]

anyone got any pics of installs :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

You could always fit a radio modulator to your original stereo, then you could play your ipod through it. :wink:

 

[ddffrost]

Hi,

all good ideas, i'd like to see some pictures of anyones who has it either in the glove box or mounted underneath a seat or something?

I like the luggage idea to that looks cool as might have to find some vintage luggage from flee bay or something!

 

[Guest]

has anyone found a supplier of RHD stereo glove boxes for bays?

 

[slammedresto]

Hi,

all good ideas, i'd like to see some pictures of anyones who has it either in the glove box or mounted underneath a seat or something?

I like the luggage idea to that looks cool as might have to find some vintage luggage from flee bay or something!

WHS ^^^^

 

[vil]

I collect 'Old Skool' ghetto blasters and I tend to use one in the van as apposed to the stereo...it makes a cool refreshing change!

A choice of these from the living room! 8)

 

[Justin & Muttley]

8) 8) 8) 8)

Old skool - yes!!!