Date:         Fri, 23 May 2014 11:27:57 -0700
Reply-To:     thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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From:         thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stereo in an '85 A/T with A/C
Comments: To: Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com>
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In a 1985 the A/C is blowing from the radio’s place in the dash.  That’s why they can’t install radio there.  That’s why they are locating it below next to the cover or, in the case of one that has A/T, behind the A/T shift box.  
And this one has A/T.  So, I’m looking for the kind of housing that would fit there.  Very few of you would know what I’m talking about.  
It’s a bit of a long shot.
Best wishes,
Zoltan

From: Harold Teer 
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 4:43 AM
To: thewestyman 
Cc: list 
Subject: Re: Stereo in an '85 A/T with A/C

Zoltan, 

IF you mean a radio that will fit the hole in the dash, I have a recommendation for a line of radios that don't have flashing lights, funny colors, and that match the dash layout.  Several years ago, I posted to "the list" but here is a link on The Samba with pics and comments from others about their experience with the radio.  In addition to the fairly basic radio I purchased, they have ones with USB, SD, etc.   This is a small company and almost certainly Sherry will answer the phone and if she can not answer your questions, she will transfer you to a/the tech person.  Customer service like many of us grew up with.  Great company to deal with as one of the most recent posts on The Samba described their experience with them.  

See:   http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=509998&highlight=custom+radio+harold

Harold

Harold Teer
1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
Harrisonburg, VA





On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 8:46 PM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:

  Hi to all,

  I have this ‘85 van with A/T and A/C, and right now the stereo is in an awful looking makeshift box that I would like to change to a much more acceptable and good looking one.
  Looking around the suppliers websites so far I did not see anything that would help me.
  Would any of you know if there is something that would house the stereo in such a unit?

  Thanks for the Great List,
  Zoltan