Re: IML: 8-track in imperials & originality

[Charles Hansen <hansencw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

For the restoration of my 1959 Imperial I wanted to keep the stock AM 
radio and speakers as original but also wanted to have a modern AM-FM 
system and a way to play my iPod. I used a Secret Audio AM-FM unit with 
a 10 CD changer - all mounted in the trunk. The Secret Audio system is 
operated by a RF remote control unit (it also has a small display panel 
that I am mounting in the glove box). I really didn't need a disc 
changer since I will use my iPod, but it was necessary to provide an 
audio input for the iPod. The connection for the IPod will simply be a 
cable that will store under the driver's seat.

For speakers - the '59 parcel shelf has cutouts for three 6x9 speakers. 
On the original installation the radio speaker is in the center cutout 
and one of the others is used as an air source for the rear window 
defogger. I re-engineered the rear window defogger to get air from 
another cutout on the parcel shelf and installed two modern 6x9 
speakers in the cutouts. Small box-type speakers will be mounted up 
front under the dash to provide a complete stereo system with 4 
speakers.

The system isn't operational yet and I'll have to say that the Secret 
Audio components look a little cheap (although they cost plenty) - but 
it seemed like the best option for leaving the original radio and 
speakers entirely stock and yet providing my car with a modern system.

Regards,
Charlie Hansen
1959 Imperial Le Baron Southampton (currently under restoration)

On Jul 14, 2005, at 10:28 PM, darrell kershaw wrote:

> ?
> ?
> my factory am radio work's or I should say it comes on but no stations 
> .I replaced the original speaker with one I matched up at radioshack, 
> I may need to replace the antenna.
> ?
> the reason I would like to have an 8track in the car is so that I can 
> play music from 1959, I had thought about installing a CD changer in 
> the trunk, but the only ones I have found must play through a factory 
> FM radio or be hard wired into the factory speakers. I dont mind 
> hacking at the wiring because some wiring will need repairs anyway. 
> but im trying to keep the car as much original as possible.
> ?
> any ideas or suggestions?
>
> Longramx2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > I totally agree with rex. My opinion on any car except maybe a super 
> > rare $100,000. and up original, like say a hemi cuda convertable is 
> > that you should make your car as enjoyable as you can, without 
> > worrying about 100% originality. Applying your own personal touches 
> > ?to your imperial is what gives it a character of its own, and sets 
> > it apart from the rest. I plan to paint pearl green spikes down the 
> > side of my black 60 2dr crown with mint green leather inside and 
> > custom wheels, on the flite sweep deck lid I will replace the lense 
> > in the center with the big eagle from a 64's fuel door. I would'nt 
> > take a saws all to my imperial but will add my own taste to the car 
> > and dont care who likes it as long as I do, after all were'nt 
> > imperials considered to be factory customs to begin with. Also while 
> > on the subject of sound, there are places out there who install 
> > modern stereo's inside your original leaving you with original looks 
> > and modern function, has anybody here had this done ? if so I'm 
> > intrested in hearing about the details since that also is on my list 
> > of things to do. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page


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