Re: Modern stereo in a WWII Jeep radio

From: Patrick Jankowiak (recycler@swbell.net)
Date: Thu Mar 16 2006 - 16:54:38 PST


If the original speaker is 4 or 8 ohms, you can just use it. probably won't
have the best sound. Another idea might be to hide some small speakers such
as CB radio extension speakers or computer speakers under the dash so that
they fire at the floor and reflect the sound up to the listeners.

PJ

The Alamo wrote:

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> Listers,
> It seems that the majority of the Listers is oriented in inserting the
> stereo in a ammo box. I like the idea and I shall plan in this direction.
> Please, keep the input coming!
> Another idea will be to substitute the speaker behind the grille on the
> front of the jeep radio with a modern one (without damaging the original
> radio): I do not know yet if it shall be technically feasible without
> damaging the radio interior: any suggestion?
> Another speaker may be installed under the radio, between the legs of
> the FT-250 radio mount.
> Perhaps, the ammo box with the stereo may be installed on the floor
> between the legs of the radio mount... I have not yet checked this, will
> do it and will let you know!
> Please, keep the input coming!
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> My WWII Jeep radio is NOT complete: I still need the AN-25-C telescopic
> antenna! Where I can buy one?
> Regards and thank you to all!
> Raimondo
> MVPA 15878, IMPS 2320
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> > Listers,
> > I have a BC-659-H non working radio.
> > I plan to insert a modern stereo with cassette player to play military
> > music. I also have a audio cassette obtained by Vintage Video that
> has a
> > lot of bang/explosions, etc. as coming from a radio in wartime, to fool
> > people at rallies.
> > Problem is that I have to do holes in the original radio to insert the
> > stereo... The holes will detract from the radio value... I am still
> > planning a way (I have not yet found it...!!) to do it without making
> holes...
> > Any suggestion?
> >
> > Any help/suggestion will be much appreciated!
> > Before I forget, do you know if there is a list concerning military
> > radios? Perhaps, a better idea will be to ask them!
> > Thank you!
> > Regards and remember:
> > Real Jeeps are O.D., all others are wannabees!
> > Raimondo
> > MVPA 15878 - IMPS 2320
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