Rolling Thunder
Well-Known Member
Was wondering how common the console mounted cassette players are in these cars? I' ve never seen one before and think its kind of cool. Not an 8-track but actual cassette with microphone.
FYI-71 was the first year for the actual cassette. Chrysler had 137 put in the cars. Mine has one. It would be coded R36 on the broadcast sheet and fender tag. Also, they did have a microphone and I have that as well but I think that was a "accessory". Theres a plug for the microphone. Yes, you can modify them to accomodate for a iPod and MP3. I will more than likely have mine modified for a MP3 and hide the jack in the ash tray. The plastic base is a little different between a cosole and hump mounted cassette. The only difference is a little curvature to the base to fit on the hump.
Also, engine that came with it is a 440 but is only marked with 440 on pad and 4-6-2 has no other markings on pad to include a date letter. Casting date is 72 and has no serial number stamped on block...was told engine had been replaced under warranty. Does this sound correct? I always thought there would have been a riveted tag on block but this one does not have it.