Thanks again for all the input! I did a little
investigating into CD changers, and it seems they
all require a separate stereo system in addition to
the changer. So, I got to thinking about it, and I
have an indash Sony am/fm/cassette player that's
only a few years old, that I took out of my wife's
car when I replaced it with a CD recently. I took
it apart, and found that it wouldn't be too
difficult to turn it into an oletruck AM/FM radio.
I took out the tape transport (4 screws, 2 wire
connectors, and it's out) and unsoldered the volume
and tuning controls, which I'll relocate outside the
main box with extension wires. I think I can make a
new faceplate that will fill the hole in the dash
(from behind), and have an opening for the 6 station
preset buttons (a necessity!) and the digital
display. It should work ok, although Murphy could
apply his laws at any moment....
I can't see spending $300 for a conversion when I
can do it myself for free :) Also, I don't need
the tape player in there if I have the CD changer.
Jim F
59s in AZ
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