Interchangeablity Bose cassette/Bose CD

[I_R_DA_ONE]

I have a 1986 and I'm wanting to put a CD player in it...I have the Bose system now with cassette......Will a later C4 Bose with CD interchange???? and look right

thanks
mike

 

[I_R_DA_ONE]

There must be an answer to this question

 

[JEFNLSA]

FWIW...I do know that you can simply swap out the Bose Cassette w/ the Bose CD unit on 92-96 model years but I'm not so sure about those model year systems in relation to earlier model C4's.

In other words...I don't know if you can put one from a 96 in a 87 or vice versa.

Probably not much help but HEY, it's something.

 

[I_R_DA_ONE]

FWIW...I do know that you can simply swap out the Bose Cassette w/ the Bose CD unit on 92-96 model years but I'm not so sure about those model year systems in relation to earlier model C4's.

In other words...I don't know if you can put one from a 96 in a 87 or vice versa.

Probably not much help but HEY, it's something.

Thanks but it's a start......what other radio would you instal to take the place of the orignal system...

Mike

 

[Ken Anderson]

The answer is NO

 

[JEFNLSA]

Thanks but it's a start......what other radio would you instal to take the place of the orignal system...

Mike

I know that Ecklers and such sell the aftermarket double din systems that you can put in there. You can also go to www.carstereohelp.com. They have techs that you can call and they know all about the different year Bose and Vettes.

I just replaced my stock system w/ a Pioneer head unit and I love it. It is a single din so below the stereo I installed an antenna switch in the faceplate of the mounting kit so I could control my antenna manually. I didn't like the fact that the antenna was up even when playing cds.

You just can't beat the new technology for sound quality. Just hang on to the original deck so it's available for a future owner. Future owner? Heck, I don't ever plan to get rid of my car! :L

 

[I_R_DA_ONE]

I know that Ecklers and such sell the aftermarket double din systems that you can put in there. You can also go to carstereohelp.com. They have techs that you can call and they know all about the different year Bose and Vettes.

I just replaced my stock system w/ a Pioneer head unit and I love it. It is a single din so below the stereo I installed an antenna switch in the faceplate of the mounting kit so I could control my antenna manually. I didn't like the fact that the antenna was up even when playing cds.

You just can't beat the new technology for sound quality. Just hang on to the original deck so it's available for a future owner. Future owner? Heck, I don't ever plan to get rid of my car! :L

I'll give carstereohelp.com a try .....thanks.....In my 63 big chevy I put in the Pioneer system with all the bells and whisles... 200 watt,, satelite XM and remote.....It works great

thanks
mike

 

[stu]

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.131.4040

 

[safety_match]

My 90 came from the last owner with an FM modulated 6-disk CD player. This worked good with the original radio-cassette that the car has. But I'm one of those purist types and don't like aftermarket (no matter how good it is!). I recarpeted the car because it was aged and took the player out at the same time. Nice thing about this was there is no evidence of aftermarket holes and different carpet shading.

But my point is...if you're a purist, why not try an iPod with the FM transmitter? You can leave the car stock and have huge CD potential? Much better than putting in a single play CD deck.

 

[tcolyer]

You can install a Bose factory CD from a 90-93 Camaro, direct fit with only a wire adapter installed. I have one in my 86 and love it. Looks stock and sounds better than original.

 

[esqeezme]

tcolyer, I thought I read somewhere that a camaro 94-96 unit would fit. Where did you get the wiring adapter? I have an '87 with a cassette player and would like to upgrade to CD without going aftermarket. Any help would be greatly appreciated.