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Music in a Beetle



 
 
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Old May 7th 08, 03:00 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.classic
NickNoxx
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Default Music in a Beetle

My wife has just bought a 1972 Beetle in 'as new' condition. One owner
from new and garaged it's whole life this 35 year old car has done just
38k miles.

She'd like to get some music but as the interior is so perfect doesn't
want to drill any holes so we're looking for some sort of mp3
player/dock/amp/speaker combo that could be sited under the front seat
(say) (ideally with a remote control) with power coming from the
cigarette lighter.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
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Old May 7th 08, 03:06 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.classic
Adrian
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Default Music in a Beetle

NickNoxx gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:

My wife has just bought a 1972 Beetle in 'as new' condition. One owner
from new and garaged it's whole life this 35 year old car has done just
38k miles.

She'd like to get some music but as the interior is so perfect doesn't
want to drill any holes so we're looking for some sort of mp3
player/dock/amp/speaker combo that could be sited under the front seat
(say) (ideally with a remote control) with power coming from the
cigarette lighter.

Any suggestions?


ANY suitable head unit, build an MDF (or similar) housing to fit under
the seat, wire the power & earth in as appropriate. Isn't the battery in
a Beetle under the back seat? Would be easiest to permawire to there, I
think.
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Old May 7th 08, 03:38 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.classic
:Jerry:
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Default Music in a Beetle


"NickNoxx" wrote in message
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My wife has just bought a 1972 Beetle in 'as new' condition. One
owner from new and garaged it's whole life this 35 year old car has
done just 38k miles.

She'd like to get some music but as the interior is so perfect
doesn't want to drill any holes so we're looking for some sort of
mp3 player/dock/amp/speaker combo that could be sited under the
front seat (say) (ideally with a remote control) with power coming
from the cigarette lighter.



Check what voltage is available, weren't early '70s Beetle's still 6
Volt? Anyway, why bother, she won't be able to hear the music over the
noise from the engine! :~P


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Old May 7th 08, 05:28 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.classic
Conor
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Default Music in a Beetle

In article , NickNoxx says...
My wife has just bought a 1972 Beetle in 'as new' condition. One owner
from new and garaged it's whole life this 35 year old car has done just
38k miles.

She'd like to get some music but as the interior is so perfect doesn't
want to drill any holes so we're looking for some sort of mp3
player/dock/amp/speaker combo that could be sited under the front seat
(say) (ideally with a remote control) with power coming from the
cigarette lighter.

Any suggestions?

Stick it in the glovebox.


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Conor

I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't
looking good either. - Scott Adams
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Old May 7th 08, 07:00 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.classic
Dave Plowman (News)
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Default Music in a Beetle

In article ,
NickNoxx wrote:
My wife has just bought a 1972 Beetle in 'as new' condition. One owner
from new and garaged it's whole life this 35 year old car has done just
38k miles.


She'd like to get some music but as the interior is so perfect doesn't
want to drill any holes so we're looking for some sort of mp3
player/dock/amp/speaker combo that could be sited under the front seat
(say) (ideally with a remote control) with power coming from the
cigarette lighter.


Any suggestions?


Radios were common by '72 so why not find a period fitting kit?

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