Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 19:51:02 -0700
Reply-To: Daniel Schmitz <djs@GENE.COM>
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From: Daniel Schmitz <djs@GENE.COM>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject: Re: Audio options for a Westfalia...
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Thanks for the feedback so far. Please keep feeding back...
In my '82 Adventurewagen, I had installed a Kenwood pull-out tape deck (back
before CD players were available.) I found that the unit fit the aperture OK, but
the location of the heater blower meant that it was tilted down ever so slightly,
just enough to partially obscure the readout.. I'm hoping this won't be the case
in my '87 Westfalia.
One thing I also did to my Adventurewagen installation was to install a second
sleeve for my deck in the sink cabinet so I could have music in the back, as well.
I simply pull the unit from the front dash and insert it in the rear cabinet. This
was obviously before the days of affordable remote control units for a single head
unit, which would be a lot simpler to implement!
I installed 4" Kenwood speakers in the door and 4 x 6" Kenwoods in the over-cab
storage compartment. This setup is still in place and works fine, although audio
and speaker technology has progressed a lot since I did this. I don't have any
amplifier, and the stereo only puts out 15w x 4, so this is more of a "listen
while parked" system than anything else.
I'm hoping to garner as many tips as I can before attempting to install a sound
system in my '87 Westfalia. Because of the layout of the camper, I don't think I
have quite the installation options that I had with my Adventurewagen.
***
BTW, I still have the Adventurewagen, including the audio system described above,
and I welcome any ideas as to what to do with it. It is in generally good
condition (for an 18-year old camper), and all the appliances work. The teak
interior is still in good shape, as is the upper bed mechanism. The vehicle has a
Mark Stephens 2.1L Stage II motor in it, which makes for a bit more power than
stock, although gas mileage seems to be a bit less than stock (go figure!). The
front suspension has been rebuilt, and there are virtually no miles on the van
since all the mechanical work. It even has nearly new, correct-for-Vanagon LT
tires.
It's running a bit weird at the moment, and I think the catalytic converter is
plugged, as it loses power once it gets up to temp. Obviously, I need to address
this before I sell it.
Anyway, I need to get rid of this vehicle. If anyone is interested, I can take
some photos of it.
...Dan
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