> The DeLorean dash board has a metal plate that is cut for a > older style shaft radio. (Part # 106639, Page 7-3-0) > > There on not many of them left, so when you find them they are > expensive. > > Some owners have chosen to not cut the plate, and install a > newer shaft style unit. Kenwood had (I think it was discontinued > recently) a unit that was shaft style, and would control a CD > changer. If you can still find one, (Model 3001) they had a > reasonable price. If you want a basic system, or even a single > amplifier this is a good choice. If you are a audio maniac > (like myself) I dont think this unit will meet your requirements. > > Other owners have simply cut the plate. I am currently in > the situation of making this decision. I have my speaker box > almost complete (details to follow), all the amplifiers and > speakers are in my garage, and the DIN style head unit is in > the mail. The way I look at it, my choices are: > > 1. Cut the thing, and destroy a rare original part. > 2. Wait until I find someone who has one that is cut already > that wants to go back to stock. > 3. Wait until someone makes a aftermarket reproduction at a reasonable price. > 4. Have a reproduction made locally. > > The real WAY out option is to hope that someone makes a high > quality shaft style CD controller or MP3 player. > > As far as "how" to cut, any decent car stereo installer should be able to cut it for you. I went ahead and cut the plate. I don't feel that this hurts the value of the car because kits are made to switch a DIN cutout back to a shaft style. Put in one of those and the stock radio and you won't be able to tell the difference. This is a minor originality item compared to the major difference it makes to have a clean sounding stereo. OK, it'll cost you a few points in your next concours, but I like to drive my car too, not just show it. However, great care should be taken when cutting the opening. Unless you're very good at such work I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself. ================================================================ Ken Montgomery Sacramento, CA VIN #10911 'OUTTIME' http://www.jps.net/arkham/delorean01.htm mailto:kenm@xxxx Northern California DeLorean Motor Club http://members.tripod.com/ncdmc/ Keeper of the DeLorean Owners Directory http://www.dmcnews.com mailto:directory@xxxx ================================================================