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ToolBox
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Joined: January 27, 2004
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Location: Detroit, where they don't jack parts off my ride in the parking lot of the 7-11
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| Who can help steer me to a better than standard radio for my 61 bus? I want to put a Blaupunkt or Becker in the bus that has mp3 ability via the din connector. But how do I make sure to buy one that fits my bus dash? I see many refurbished old units on the net, does anyone have a favorite? |
Currently running this in my 59. I used a Sapphire radio surround that i had to clearance a bit to fit the radio face.
I have also built iPod and Bluetooth adapters that connect to the DIN plug. This one plugs into the 32 pin dock connector and supports charging and line out.
You can buy this radio refurbished from Becker.
http://beckerautosound.com/restorations/2865222 |
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Red Fau Veh
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Location: Prescott Az.
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Alright! That looks great, and I like Beckers! I have a Becker Mexico tube radio and so I called the Becker folks you linked me to, they seem like great folks. The gentleman was thrilled to hear that I have an old model and said it is worth 2 grand when fixed but might cost 400 to 700 bucks to repair!  I am going to send it to them, and see if they want to fix it for me. It might not be the right unit for my bus though so I might buy a Europa from them also. 
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Tim Emmons
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Location: Oakdale, Minn.
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| Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 11:21 am Post subject: Radio backing plate |
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| Hi; I just bought a saffire 1 radio, and it goes through th backing plate, but the face plate pushes the backing plate in on the top. Is there different backing plates? or do I have the right face plate? the radio is from a 63 or 64 bug. If I push the backing plate tight to the dash from behind, and push face plate in from front, backing plate goes in about quarter of an inch. Help someone. Thanks Tim |
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BarryL 
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Can you post a photo? Beetle plates won't fit right. You need a bus specific plate. It is also Jeep. |
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EverettB
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Location: Phoenix Metro
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| Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Radio backing plate |
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| Tim Emmons wrote: |
| Hi; I just bought a saffire 1 radio, and it goes through th backing plate, but the face plate pushes the backing plate in on the top. Is there different backing plates? or do I have the right face plate? the radio is from a 63 or 64 bug. If I push the backing plate tight to the dash from behind, and push face plate in from front, backing plate goes in about quarter of an inch. Help someone. Thanks Tim |
On a Bus you don't use a backing plate, it's the radio alone and the face plate.
Face plate:
Installed (from backside):
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schloppy
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Hi
I have a 1960 so23 in which one is mounted a Sapphire I radio, it seems to be period correct radio but it only works in AM waves, that means it can't work here in europe....
Does there is a way to make it working in FM or just keep it as a display ?
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huh? when did mittelwelle (AM) stop working in europe? you might not be be able to get UKW (FM) but radio will work... |
I am looking for a saphire radio for my 65' 21-window bus |
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EverettB
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Tcash
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Location: San Jose, California, USA
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:24 pm Post subject: Sapphire XVII AM-8 track 12 volt 1971 |
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out of the classifieds
Sapphire XVII AM-8 track 12 volt 1971
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BarryL
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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^^^Those were the days^^^ you could actually select your own mustic and it didn't sound half bad.
I had this in my bus for awhile. It is a 1968 format called "Playtape I" that is not cassette or 8-track. VW sold the cartridges at the dealer's parts counter. It came out right after the split bus ended.
More about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayTape |
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britcay
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Location: Somerset, England
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| Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Sapphire radio info |
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interesting stuff
I'm really torn between Sapphires and Emdens.
I don't really listen to anything but the sound of the (impending disaster from my) engine in my 69 Cabrio anyway. It would be nice to have some more mellow-yellow lighting on the dash at night, even so.
The PO fitted some kind of 90s Panasonic thing, which doesn't work. I can't decide whether to go original Sapphire or European Grundig/Blaupunkt Emden from the same period.
Also the guys that fit the iPod lead into the DIN socket, that can't sound right thru a stock mono radio, without some heavy modifications to the innards or a Retrosounds unit?
Well I think the Emdens look better than the early 70s (all-black) Sapphires, as they have a little chrome left on them and I have the black padded dash, but my car is a US model, so....
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oakman
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Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Sapphire radio info |
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| BarryL wrote: |
^^^Those were the days^^^ you could actually select your own mustic and it didn't sound half bad.
I had this in my bus for awhile. It is a 1968 format called "Playtape I" that is not cassette or 8-track. VW sold the cartridges at the dealer's parts counter. It came out right after the split bus ended.
More about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayTape |
Thanks for the info, never knew about this format. I really like the pic though, a lot going on there!
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Schmole
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Location: West Chester, PA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:25 am Post subject: Re: Sapphire radio info |
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Hey guys lots of great info on Sapphire radios! Check this one out. I have a 1966 Beatle made and sold in Mexico with a Sapphire III by Bendix PLUS an FM component in the ashtray. I cant find info on it at all! No markings whatsoever. Was this an option? Would love to get some info on it and get it working.
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Eric&Barb
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Joined: September 19, 2004
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Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Sapphire radio info |
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Look in the "Classifieds" they come up for sale now and then.
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EODTEK
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| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Sapphire radio info |
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I am installing a refurbished Motorola Sapphire 1 radio in my 63 Typ 1. There are 3 leads coming out of the side. I recognize the power lead, and of course the speaker leads...but what is the 3rd lead for? Is that ground? Is that the illumination lead? That 3rd lead has a standard lug on it. In the drawings here on the Samba...in the manual section, there is info and a drawing, but unfortunately that drawing does not show 3rd lead. What is that lead for???
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: Sapphire radio info |
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| Is that the illumination lead? |
Correct.
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