Removing a radio/8 track unit for repair or replacement
The radio/8 track unit built into the living room cabinet of my 1978 31' Sovereign International does not work. I have removed all the screws that hold the facica in which it is mounted. It is loose in the enclosure but I can only move it around about 1/2" to 3/4". There is an 8 track tape storage unit pop riveted to the facica. Can any one tell me how to get this thing the rest of the way out?
I actually would like to replace this with a more modern radio/CD player. Has any one else already made this change? If so, what kind of unit did you select? Was it a "drop-in" replacement?
Also, only one of the two speakers in each end of the trailer appears to be working. Any thoughts on the cause(s) and possible corrections?
If yours is like the one on my 75, you will need to get at the L brackets on each side that mount the radio to the fold down door. They seem to have rivets to the door but screws to the radio.
What I did was to remove the whole shebang under the credenza. That was only a few screws. Then I could get to the radio. (Anyone need a circa 75 Airstream 8-track in mount or tambour door assemblies for the front divan or over bed?)
You could mount a more modern version in the same place but I am looking at putting it in the overhead. I think I can route the wire bundle up up the wall behind the front roadside speaker. You could also put it underside the credenza and fix up a magazine rack or storage compartment in the space below.
in regards the speakers - sounds like a loose connection, Once you get the radio out you can check.
When I read this, I thought, some poor soul that has a collection of 8-tracks.
Glad to see you're upgrading!
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I was wondering if maybe I could get a hold your 8 track player? I have been looking for one to put in my Overlander to play all this dinosaur rock I've got stacked up in my closet. An ex-roomate dumped them on me in the late 80's. Is it in decent shape? All the knobs and complete? I might be able to fix it.
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