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[djracer]

I have been a Car Stereo Installer for 36 Years and I will do my best to provide you guys and gals with good prices and great tech help. I sell most major brands and will be here to stand behind the products.

[Axle]

Sounds like you are the guy to ask. =-)

I got a "new" '81 GMC with an Alpine 7163 (and matching amp circa early 80's. Aparently it was also the factory radio in some 83/4/5 Lambo's) Sounds reasonably good, good enough that I'm not putting my two shaft denon in its place. But it naturally comes with early 80's alpine quirks;

Primarily: how do you set the station presets? Seems no matter what combination of button presses, knob push or pulls I do, keys I hold down in combination, anytime I even touch a preset it changes to whatever the default preset is (ie: newer radios, you just hold the preset down and it will set your current station to the preset. This thing, the moment you touch the preset button it changes to the preset default).

I've also been playing around with trying to set the clock... But that seems to have solved itself, I am guessing it gets a time signal off the air to set the clock automatically as I went to try and set the clock yesterday and found it was actually correct.

Alpine site stinks for tech support, seems anything pre-CD days does not exist for them anymore. Even "vintage" parts comes back with a 'not found'. I guess vintage to them is 2005...

Alex.

[diggerbob]

Originally Posted by Axle

Sounds like you are the guy to ask. =-)

I got a "new" '81 GMC with an Alpine 7163 (and matching amp circa early 80's. Aparently it was also the factory radio in some 83/4/5 Lambo's) Sounds reasonably good, good enough that I'm not putting my two shaft denon in its place. But it naturally comes with early 80's alpine quirks;

Primarily: how do you set the station presets? Seems no matter what combination of button presses, knob push or pulls I do, keys I hold down in combination, anytime I even touch a preset it changes to whatever the default preset is (ie: newer radios, you just hold the preset down and it will set your current station to the preset. This thing, the moment you touch the preset button it changes to the preset default).

I've also been playing around with trying to set the clock... But that seems to have solved itself, I am guessing it gets a time signal off the air to set the clock automatically as I went to try and set the clock yesterday and found it was actually correct.

Alpine site stinks for tech support, seems anything pre-CD days does not exist for them anymore. Even "vintage" parts comes back with a 'not found'. I guess vintage to them is 2005...

Alex.

Alex,

To set presets on your old Alpine, tune to the station you want, press the MEM button and then the number that you want assigned to the station. I have that same deck. BTW...There is a guy in Nashville who still services these. He re-belted mine, cleaned and lubed it for around $75. Here is a useful forum for vintage audio eqmt. WWW.Tapeheads.net

[michael bustamante]

Originally Posted by Axle

Sounds like you are the guy to ask. =-)

I got a "new" '81 GMC with an Alpine 7163 (and matching amp circa early 80's. Aparently it was also the factory radio in some 83/4/5 Lambo's) Sounds reasonably good, good enough that I'm not putting my two shaft denon in its place. But it naturally comes with early 80's alpine quirks;

Primarily: how do you set the station presets? Seems no matter what combination of button presses, knob push or pulls I do, keys I hold down in combination, anytime I even touch a preset it changes to whatever the default preset is (ie: newer radios, you just hold the preset down and it will set your current station to the preset. This thing, the moment you touch the preset button it changes to the preset default).

I've also been playing around with trying to set the clock... But that seems to have solved itself, I am guessing it gets a time signal off the air to set the clock automatically as I went to try and set the clock yesterday and found it was actually correct.

Alpine site stinks for tech support, seems anything pre-CD days does not exist for them anymore. Even "vintage" parts comes back with a 'not found'. I guess vintage to them is 2005...

Alex.

ok to set the presets you have to manually putit on the station, then hold down the preset button for like 3 seconds, (the little 6 box indicator will flash on the screen) then you press it again to confirm thats the station you want on the preset #. that should do it

[chris1htx]

Hello all,

I was wondering if someone can help me out with my set up, I want to make sure I have it wired correctly so I don't burn up the subwoofer (done it before). I recently purchased a 12" JL Audio subwoofer, 12W3v3-2 to which I am wiring to a mono amp, LA-1000MD. How do I hook up the sub to the amp? I am confused because the amp has 2 negative and 2 positive inputs, do I just plug in or is there something specific I am supposed to do?

Thanks for your help!

-Chris

[djracer]

Wow Alex you are trying to tax my old memory! It has been a really long time since I have seen one of those. I am a member of several vintage car audio sites on FB. You may want to send me a friend request and reach out to the guys on those groups. Do you have the Face Plate? What do the other buttons say on the radio?

Kevin Tolliver

[Axle]

Originally Posted by djracer

Wow Alex you are trying to tax my old memory! It has been a really long time since I have seen one of those. I am a member of several vintage car audio sites on FB. You may want to send me a friend request and reach out to the guys on those groups. Do you have the Face Plate? What do the other buttons say on the radio?

Kevin Tolliver

Vintage truck site, vintage equipment.

Faceplate should be readable in the attached photo. And no, if I press volume and hold it, and push a preset at the same time, it does the same as originally mentioned (just jumping to the defualt for that preset). I forget what pushing the volume by itself ends up doing, but it changes the display so I assume the switch is okay. Basically, all the knobs and buttons provide a reaction from the unit, but nothing yet has allowed me to set my own presets. (the cassette was parked along with the truck, so I even get a genuine vintage cassette =-) ).

I don't facebook, so that option is out. Wiring I'm good for. Just setting the pesky presets is all thats got me confounded.

Alex.

[vidman]

Hey Kevin I,m glad you posted this..I have a pair of JBL GTO 329s going in the front dash and Infinity reference 9603ix 6+9 in my cab corners. looking for a good amp to power the 4 speakers. need enough power to drive the Infinitys but not blow out the JBLs. Was looking at the Rockford fosgate line.What do you think..Thanks Rick

[djracer]

I found this on the web but it may be wiring only.

http://www.analogalley.com/osccart/p...oducts_id=1174

[djracer]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALPINE-7163-...e442d2&vxp=mtr

send this guy a message he has the manual with his!

[Nitis]

My nephew came up with a great idea to play some tunes off our iphone by just hooking up an amp with an aux input then the speakers. It works great

So what's the least expensive amp to meet my needs? I'm thinking 4 channels as I have holes in my doors already and I want to put some 6x9s under the seat

I'm not a audio snob so nothing fancy plan on a retro sound down the line

[Nitis]

And what size speakers fit a 5" round hole?

[Sick5]

DjRacer
Im wanting to move to using an ipad air as a head unit. im thinking of buying Istreamer
but not sure what else to i need.
i have a 4 channel and a jl500/1 thinking of running 6x9 on the side corners and 6.5 on the kick panels.
i heard i might need a linedriver. So.. what is the best line driver for my buck. and could i use an EQ instead of a linedriver.

[Malibuick231]

What would be my options on a set of 4x10 and 6.5 speakers? I will also need a 10" sub w/box and sub amp.

[BigDan3131]

I took the tank out of my 65 and those cab corners should be a good place to high mount a pair of new 6x9's I had left over from another project. I undercoated the whole inside of the cab then I bought a new cap and seal for the gas filler and will be using the 3M Windo Weld to mount it permanently. If I fill the cavity with Polyfill stuffing will my sound quality improve?
I plan to use a shallow mount 8" sub I have and I'm wondering if there would be any issues having an amp and remote controlled head unit mounted closely together with the sub? I was planning to mount the head unit on a fold down ramp to access it if needed otherwise it would be hidden. Should I add a couple small fans behind it to keep it cool?
How is the sound quality of speakers mounted under the dash firing downward, I'm trying to keep things as less obstructed as possible.

[Sick5]

Originally Posted by BigDan3131

I took the tank out of my 65 and those cab corners should be a good place to high mount a pair of new 6x9's I had left over from another project. I undercoated the whole inside of the cab then I bought a new cap and seal for the gas filler and will be using the 3M Windo Weld to mount it permanently. If I fill the cavity with Polyfill stuffing will my sound quality improve?
I plan to use a shallow mount 8" sub I have and I'm wondering if there would be any issues having an amp and remote controlled head unit mounted closely together with the sub? I was planning to mount the head unit on a fold down ramp to access it if needed otherwise it would be hidden. Should I add a couple small fans behind it to keep it cool?
How is the sound quality of speakers mounted under the dash firing downward, I'm trying to keep things as less obstructed as possible.

i have a friend of mine that has a 63 with speakers firing down and they sound great. never had a chance to see what size or what they look like but i know he couldnt run AC anymore because of it.

[djracer]

Guys I am sorry I am so late responding to these questions. I have folks that are supposed to be letting me know when I have questions on here. Nitis I can get you a very decent 4 channel amp for 125 plus shipping. I also have a barely used pioneer amp that will run 4 speakers for 100 plus the ride. Some 6.5 speakers fit in a 5-5.25 inch hole.

[djracer]

Vidman I have been a Rockford fan then not a few times through my carrier. I am back to not being a fan again. I have had a few amp problems as of late even with their t series amps. If you do a 4 channel you can vary the power going to the speakers. You can even xover the smaller speakers to cut a little bass out of them. I would buy an amp with variable xovers.

[djracer]

Sick 5 I would hook the amps up as they are first and see if you have a need for a line driver. A preamp with a knob for volume would be nice.

[Sick5]

Originally Posted by djracer

Sick 5 I would hook the amps up as they are first and see if you have a need for a line driver. A preamp with a knob for volume would be nice.

adding a ipad only gives me two channels. Would i use an EQ so that i can run front,rear and sub. If so what EQ is the best bang for my buck?

[djracer]

Malibuick call me 334657558three you don't have many options in a 4x10.

[djracer]

Bigdan does the 65 have a center dash location? If so I would do fronts there or in the kick panels. It shouldn't be an issue to mount the head and amp close to the sub. Cal me if you have and questions I can help with. 334657558three

[Andy4639]

Hello,
I'm fixing to swap out my seats in my 71 truck. I have a box built behind the seat with 2 amps with one 4 channel amp running 2 tens bridged. The other amp has 2 three ways and 2 mids hooked to it. I then have 2 tweeters hooked to the radio.

I would like to get one amp for everything if that's possible? What would you recommend to buy?

[king-918]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Hello,
I'm fixing to swap out my seats in my 71 truck. I have a box built behind the seat with 2 amps with one 4 channel amp running 2 tens bridged. The other amp has 2 three ways and 2 mids hooked to it. I then have 2 tweeters hooked to the radio.

I would like to get one amp for everything if that's possible? What would you recommend to buy?

Get a 5 channel split the single sub channel, and buy some cross overs for the mids and highs

[BigDan3131]

I plan to use the old air products ac that has a center under dash unit like the original style.

Thanks DJ