[DeTomaso] Pantera audio predicament

[Charles Engles]

Dear Julian,

 

           Yup.  I have seen those in my searches and they are an option
because, I am told, they'll fit without further dash surgery.   It does look
retro, but provides AM/FM and modern connectivity.   I presume that it has
passed the Kift family quality testing.   Thanks.

 

                        Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles

 

 

 

From: Julian Kift [mailto:julian_kift at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 8:00 PM
To: Charles Engles; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera audio predicament

 

Some years ago we retrofitted my son's Dodge Charger with one of the classic
units that has all the modern attributes with an authentic classic look that
matches the original. The unit had multiple outs like USB cord to plug in a
stick of MP3's, bluetooth capability (just in case you ever happen to fall
into the 21st century) etc.

 

I Can't remember the exact company we purchased from, but a quick search
shows a few outlets, one example;

https://www.classiccarstereos.com/


 <https://www.classiccarstereos.com/> Classic Car Radio - Vintage Car Audio
| Classic Car Stereos

Free shipping on classic car radio, speaker, and stereo packages that fit in
your original dash location without having to cut or modify. Modern
technology like Bluetooth but with a classic look.

www.classiccarstereos.com

Julian

 

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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 11:49 AM
To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera audio predicament 

 

Dear Forum,

 

 

                 My ancient AM/FM/cassette no longer plays cassettes and,
therefore, the cassette-MP3 adaptor doesn't work and I am left with the
radio.   I expect to drive from Oklahoma City to Phoenix and road tunes in
the vast expanse of the great American Southwest would be good.

 

                 The nearby car stereo shop knows Panteras and offered what
I wanted, but the modern units require cutting the dash to fit.  I was told
that the "chassis" size of the Pantera is no longer manufactured.  Sigh. 

 

                  I was not keen on cutting the dash.  They offered the
option of a company that services the owners of classic and vintage
vehicles,  Custom Auto Sound,   https://customautosoundmfg.com/ .   They
offer stereos that fit and have the required functions.  They look a bit
retro, but I do think that they could work aesthetically and sonically.

 

                 Anyone have any recommendations for my conundrum?  Oh, and
no Bluetooth and no smarty phone.  

 

                          Curious,  Chuck Engles

 

 

 

                 

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   Dear Julian,


              Yup.  I have seen those in my searches and they are an
   option because, I am told, they'll fit without further dash surgery.
   It does look retro, but provides AM/FM and modern connectivity.   I
   presume that it has passed the Kift family quality testing.   Thanks.


                           Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles




   From: Julian Kift [mailto:julian_kift at hotmail.com]
   Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 8:00 PM
   To: Charles Engles; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera audio predicament


   Some years ago we retrofitted my son's Dodge Charger with one of the
   classic units that has all the modern attributes with an authentic
   classic look that matches the original. The unit had multiple outs like
   USB cord to plug in a stick of MP3's, bluetooth capability (just in
   case you ever happen to fall into the 21st century) etc.


   I Can't remember the exact company we purchased from, but a quick
   search shows a few outlets, one example;

   [1]https://www.classiccarstereos.com/

   [2]Classic Car Radio - Vintage Car Audio | Classic Car Stereos

   Free shipping on classic car radio, speaker, and stereo packages that
   fit in your original dash location without having to cut or modify.
   Modern technology like Bluetooth but with a classic look.

   www.classiccarstereos.com

   Julian

    _____________________________________________________________________

   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>
   Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 11:49 AM
   To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera audio predicament


   Dear Forum,


                    My ancient AM/FM/cassette no longer plays cassettes
   and,
   therefore, the cassette-MP3 adaptor doesn't work and I am left with the
   radio.   I expect to drive from Oklahoma City to Phoenix and road tunes
   in
   the vast expanse of the great American Southwest would be good.

                    The nearby car stereo shop knows Panteras and offered
   what
   I wanted, but the modern units require cutting the dash to fit.  I was
   told
   that the "chassis" size of the Pantera is no longer manufactured.
   Sigh.

                     I was not keen on cutting the dash.  They offered the
   option of a company that services the owners of classic and vintage
   vehicles,  Custom Auto Sound,   [3]https://customautosoundmfg.com/ .
   They
   offer stereos that fit and have the required functions.  They look a
   bit
   retro, but I do think that they could work aesthetically and sonically.

                    Anyone have any recommendations for my conundrum?  Oh,
   and
   no Bluetooth and no smarty phone.

                             Curious,  Chuck Engles

References

   1. https://www.classiccarstereos.com/
   2. https://www.classiccarstereos.com/
   3. https://customautosoundmfg.com/