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Re: Midget Stereo

To: "Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D." <pauld@ekpc.com>
Subject: Re: Midget Stereo
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:41:02 -0500
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
That looks pretty good, considering it is a CD install ;-)

I like the stock look and have no need for a CD player.

Larry

At this exact moment in time 1/10/00 2:10 PM, pauld@ekpc.com made the 
profound statement:

>Larry,
>
>I recently installed a stereo with CD in my Sprite.  I used a Midget console 
>and took the advice of a few guys on the List.  They suggested that I use 
>the speaker grill opening to install the stereo and use a GM radio adapter 
>installation kit.
>
>I did this and it worked great!  Attached is a photo.  Sorry that I don't 
>have a 
>side view as it shows that the adapter positions the stereo about 1 1/2" 
>proud of the face of the console.  Also, the angle of the console eliminates 
>interference by the gear shift knob during CD insertion/removal.
>
>Currently, I am replacing the rear interior panel behind the seats with a 
>walnut piece.  I intend to mount two 6x9 speakers and place a glove box in 
>between to hold CDs.  I can send a photo to anyone who might be 
>interested - when completed.
>
>Good luck,
>Paul
>
>From:                  Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
>
>> I got a gift certitficate for a Stereo for the Midget for Xmas. I wanna 
>> go buy one but I need to know the max depth of the housing before I walk 
>> into the store. I know it is rather short, like in the vicinity of 6", 
>> and I remember that Damark or somebody recently had the dimensions in a 
>> Catalog, I no longer have. (Now that sentence will make an English 
>> Teacher cringe). I went to the Damark site (www1.damark.com) but could 
>> not find a measurement chart.
>> 
>> Any suggestions or help, or am I gonna have to go pull the console and 
>> measure the freaking thing. Not that hard - but not the easiest either.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Larry
>> 
>> Larry Macy
>> 78 Midget
>> 
>> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>> 
>> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
>> System Manager/Administrator
>> Neuropsychiatry Section
>> Department of Psychiatry
>> University of Pennsylvania
>> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
>> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>> 
>>  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a 
>> question and you're a fool for the rest of your life. 
>> 
>


Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

 Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a 
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life. 



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