Going Retro. Where should I mount it?
07-22-2008, 09:11 PM
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Going Retro. Where should I mount it?
Hello,
I recently found the Kenwood cassette deck and 10 disc changer I've had in storage since 199?. I also found a crate of >100 tapes. So naturally, I need to install the old rig into my new wagon. My questions are:
A. Where is the best place to mount a 10 disc changer in these HHRs?
B. Will I need a special harness if I don't want to keep the chime/signal/onstar noises?
C. What is under and behind the storage box on the dash? Is it empty space I can use to cut a hole in the box to mount the changer at a 45 degree angle?
D. Has anyone mounted their electronics on the ceiling like the old vans and truckers? Are there any cross members I can use for mounting?
Thanks
I recently found the Kenwood cassette deck and 10 disc changer I've had in storage since 199?. I also found a crate of >100 tapes. So naturally, I need to install the old rig into my new wagon. My questions are:
A. Where is the best place to mount a 10 disc changer in these HHRs?
B. Will I need a special harness if I don't want to keep the chime/signal/onstar noises?
C. What is under and behind the storage box on the dash? Is it empty space I can use to cut a hole in the box to mount the changer at a 45 degree angle?
D. Has anyone mounted their electronics on the ceiling like the old vans and truckers? Are there any cross members I can use for mounting?
Thanks
07-22-2008, 09:23 PM
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You know you can digitalize those tapes very easily. With a walkman, a $5 cord and some free software you can make near perfect copies and put them all on a MP3 player and plug into the radio. It's your car, but I wouldnt hack up a HHR just for some memories.
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07-22-2008, 10:16 PM
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If I can install the changer w/o cutting I will. But the tapedeck is a must have.
07-23-2008, 01:32 AM
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Hmmm. I'll need about 8.75" clearance behind the unit. Besides mounting it face out between the locking cargo bins (HHR Panel), which side panel(s) have that sort of clearance?
07-23-2008, 07:53 AM
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07-23-2008, 08:30 AM
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Best place to mount it is in the garbage pail. Retro is nice, but it only goes so far. The stereo is not the place for retro. Your FACTORY radio can play MP3's, holding more music on ONE disc, than a 10 CD changer. I like the retro LOOK, but I'm not throwing away my freezer to get an icebox anytime soon.
07-23-2008, 08:37 AM
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Best place to mount it is in the garbage pail. Retro is nice, but it only goes so far. The stereo is not the place for retro. Your FACTORY radio can play MP3's, holding more music on ONE disc, than a 10 CD changer. I like the retro LOOK, but I'm not throwing away my freezer to get an icebox anytime soon.
Hey, want an 8-track to go with it?