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It's taken about 2 years of looking, but I finally found the rare KRC-3006 cassette/CD changer system. I purchased this weekend for my 66 ka24de

The KRC-3006 was the last generation Kenwood, two Knob style (shaft) which fits right into the roadster console without modification. What is great about this radio is that it connects to a kenwood CD shuttle (via special din cable). The cd changer controls are built into the head unit. No RF modulator. It is a nicer higher-end unit, which most wouldn't think would control a CD system.



Because Kenwood discountinued this model years ago (yet there is still demand), a clone of this unit can still be found in the hot rod community.



Still need to install the system, and choose the right amp/speaker combo...But, at least I'll finally have some tunes for the roadster!

That sounds nice. Check this out goes across the back of the cockpit.


info herehttp://www.soundmove.com/speakers.htm

I'm thinking a bit more old-school for Zippy and The Rat. I've got a few mid 70's Datsun Hitachi and Clarion AM/FM radios that fit in the dash of the high-window cars just fine. If you reuse the original faceplate the only clue to non-stock is FM on some of the preset buttons.

I plan to use an FM modulator to get iPod signal in and use an amp with line-level inputs to drive some hidden speakers. Guess I could just use the iPod and the amp without the radio, but I might as well have FM too.

I usually just listen to the engine, but my GF is a music junkie and can't stand to drive with no tunes.

What accessory allows an ipod to be fm modulated? An interesting option...TR

2 options:

The first is a wired fm modulator like the ones used to add a cd changer to an AM/FM radio. The modulator hooks up to the antenna input of the radio and the antenna hooks up to the modulator. Most modulators have RCA inputs. When powered the modulator transmits on a given frequency - just tune to 89.7 and you get whatever you feed into the RCA inputs. I have this setup in my Miata and it works well.

Second, you can get an FM transmitter for the iPod. These only work close-range and are not always the best quality. You set the frequency on the transmitter and tune it in on the radio. The better transmitters run about $99.

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Is the input a stereo is looking for on an RCA input line compatible with the output from a headphone jack? I've never tried...

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In most cases a headphone jack output can be fed into a line level input. If you are going to try it, start with the Ipod on VERY LOW volume. You should bring the volume up on the Ipod until it matches the output of the headunit on FM or CD. I have a customer that uses an Ipod to run the sound system we installed in his resturant, about 2500 watts total output. We got an in wall docking station manufactured by Sonance that takes a linelevel output from the Ipod and also charges the Ipod battery. The customer also has a desktop charging/docking station with a 1/8" stereo output on the back that is definately true line level not affected by the volume setting of the Ipod. I don't know if this is an Apple accessory or not but would almost fit in the ashtray of a Roadster.

For the stock radio, here's an AM transmitter http://www.hobbytron.com/AMTransmitter.html

For my 66, I prefer a standard, in dash unit to help control the tunes. I almost gave up on trying to find the kenwood, and was just going to buy a Marine/wired unit (which still sounds like a great idea).

About 14 years ago, I used to have another 66 roadster with an in-dask, two knob radio/cassette with 4x6 plates in the doors. The up front imaging was nice in the roadster. Unfortunately, one day while cruzing, top down through Oakland/Berkeley, I was cranking up an Ice-T album (yes...I was once a goofy kid). and the darn eject button broke off.

I tried (in vain) to remove the cassette, but it wouldn't budge. Spent the next 6 months exclusively listening to Ice-T songs whenever driving the roadster...

Rhyme Pays...

Dan Zubkoff

Dan,

If there's a clone available, then why the 2-year wait looking for the actual Kenwood?

The clone costs $279 (just for the head unit, without a changer) and usually has a chevy, corvette, or mustang logo on it. Also, it usually comes with matching mustang, nova or other american styled knobs which also wouldn't look too good in the roadster

I picked-up my used set-up (in mint condition with all manuals/accessories) with a CD Changer and a nice pair of Kenwood 6x9s for less than the cost of the clone head unit.

Ahhhhhhh, now that makes $en$e. If you find another one, lemme know.

No rush as I just discovered why my brakes suck, which moves the Volvo brake conversion to the top of the Project List....

...heavy sigh...