Stereos in old cars.... a challenge

["Gentry's Garage" <gentrysgarage@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a "bench racing" challenge for you guys and esp. Arran (as he is into
tube radios). We know that tubes give a warm mellow tone to music (I have an
old Zenith AM/FM in the garage!). What would you do keeping 12 Volts, modern
speakers and CD to get FM stereo amplified? Adapt an old Fender Amp in the
trunk? What would you use as the FM head unit a Wonderbar? Again this is
just musing at this point (I am still working on the purple interior!)

Regards,
Thad
1965 Imperial silver/purple
1965 Chrysler Californian wagon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 8:59 PM
Subject: IML: Stereos in old cars


> Allan;
>  I doubt whether a new stereo unit would draw as much current as the old
> tube radios that came with these cars. Some of the old tube car radios
drew
> as much as 8 amps especially if they had an electrodynamic speaker. As a
> matter of fact, just like the headlights, you wouldn't want to run the
radio
> too long with the engine off. The irony is that as charging systems
improved
> in cars the current draw from the radios went down at the same time.
>   It has always been my belief that part of the experience of using an old
> car is using all of the old technology that came with it. From my point of
> view that includes listening to the original radios with the original
> circuitry as well. Of course I was into the old radio hobby before I was
> into old cars so there is a certain appeal for me in repairing the
original
> radio and doing this. Some may not agree with me on this point but I don't
> think that is any reason for gutting the original workings of the tube
> radio.
>   A more practical method is to leave the original radio alone and install
a
> newer unit in the glove box or something. If someone wants a more modern
> sound system in their car your way is a good method of installing one in a
> non invasive manner. Another, which I like, is to install the amplifier
and
> other equipment in the trunk where there is lots of inconspicuous space
and
> easy access. There are newer systems where you can do this and operate
> everything by remote control by installing a sensor on the firewall just
> below the dash. Not only does the car look original but you don't have to
> worry about someone helping themselves to your C.D player.
> Best Regards
> Arran Foster
> 1954 Imperial Newport
> Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.


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