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| Any improvements or restoration to the Firebird are focused on the "as delivered" originality of this specific vehicle. But driving it is fun and listening to available music on the AM radio band is not. The objective was to find and install an AM/FM solution with minimal disturbing of originality. Goals: 1. Total concealment of any added audio system. 2. Factory AM radio left in place. 3. NO cutting, drilling or wire splicing. 4. Tuning accessability while driving. |
| The Secretaudio SI from Custom Audiosound Mfg. was selected and purchased (actually a Christmas present from my wife off my wish list) through The Paddock. |
| The Secretaudio can power front and rear stereo speakers so the original aged mono speaker seemed to waste some of the potential quality. Custom Audiosound's direct replacement stereo speaker was selected and purchased through YearOne. However, the speaker separation is so minimal that the actual stereo effect is limited. |
| The addition of some thin stickybacked foam window insulation around the top edge and original looking speaker grill cloth from Radio Shack over the top provided a perfect original look, fit and rattleproofing. |
| A large, accessable, hidden area was found under the upper dash above the glove box. The use of Industrial Strength Velcro r from a local hardware store secured the box under the dash. One bracket was added and secured to an existing bolt to add backup strength. Velcro is a Registered Trademark of Velcro Industries |
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| Custom Autosound Repl. |
| Upper Dash |
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| A few additional plugable connectors from Radio Shack were added to the wiring to provide for easier maintenance removal. Wires are secured with a couple cable ties. The original AM radio antenna plugged perfectly into the system and works well also for FM. A splitter may be added in the future to connect to the original AM. |
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| Velcro on Box |
| Velcro on upper dash panel |
| Box in place & secured |
| Wiring secured |
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| Picture from Paddock Catalog |