Jeep XJ MJ OEM AM FM CD Player Mopar 82300393

[JeepsOLot]

Here's my dash in the Eliminator, after I got the OEM clock working.

 

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I still have the original Jeep AM/FM radio, keeping it for restoration purposes.

[mikekaz1]

 

Curious what was the year split/ difference between the clock pod that had the big square and the one with the bars?

[HOrnbrod]

http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoDashClock.htm

[Minuit]

I like how the RHD climate controller is just the LHD one upside down.  :yes: Lazy as usual, Jeep.

[gogmorgo]

Lazy would have been using the rhd version. They went to the whole effort of designing a new face plate and flipping the fan speed switch.

[mikekaz1]

On 2/28/2016 at 9:56 AM, hornbrod said:

http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoDashClock.htm

Cool info. I see your featured Haha. I'm guessing the switch was to make it more uniformed and symmetrical. But curious what the 91+ empty light sockets are for... and was their any use to the old style square?

[gogmorgo]

I haven't seen any factory options that go there other than the fluid sentinel. And the clock of course.

[HOrnbrod]

The 91 clock indicator light socket holes were not used by the factory on the XJ/MJ Jeeps, but maybe the same clock was used on other vehicles, especially in Japan where the clock was made. It's a great place to pop in lights though instead of hacking a hole in your dash or something. Indicator lights are always nice..........

 

[HOrnbrod]

Well, the CD player crapped out on the bench, and I had to have it repaired. It needed a laser and some of the drive parts replaced. Stuck it in this afternoon. Had a little problem with the power antenna going up and down with the CD player OFF/ON button and It's working great now. Thanks for the extra bracket Adam, it also worked fine after a bit of tinkering.  :cheers:

 

 

[fiatslug87]

Looks great. You're pretty hardcore to have it fixed, however, since it cost you ~$25 that leaves room in the budget. Now you have to synchronize the clocks. :)

[terrawombat]

Curious as to what these "CD" things he's talking about?  Is that like a laserdisc?

[HOrnbrod]

Curious as to what these "CD" things he's talking about?  Is that like a laserdisc?

 

Period correct.  :thumbsup:

[87MJTIM]

Curious as to what these "CD" things he's talking about?  Is that like a laserdisc?

 

I use them as drink coasters, now.  

[HOrnbrod]

I've nothing against technology, but something like this in a 25+ year old MJ?   :ack:

 

[87MJTIM]

I like period specific, too...most of the time.

 

I don't have cassettes any more and CDs take up too much space.  I can plug in my phone and play more music than I can carry on CD.  Additionally, the radio is bluetooth; phone calls come through the speakers - ultra hands free.

 

 

For my CJ, I got  a retro radio that is fully electronic.  Vintage vibes.

[gogmorgo]

For my CJ, I got a retro radio that is fully electronic. Vintage vibes.

Pics?

[87MJTIM]

No pics, but here is the www:  http://vintagevibes.net/jeep_cj.htm

[fiatslug87]

After mine, I like yours the best Don.

 

[Minuit]

Now that I've upgraded from the nearly new Kenwood to a tape deck, I know that feeling of getting the clocks syncronized. It's an interesting ritual :D

 

 

And yup, tape player works great :thumbsup:

[Strokermjcomanche]

Looks good Don .

[HOrnbrod]

I like period specific, too...most of the time.

 

I don't have cassettes any more and CDs take up too much space.  I can plug in my phone and play more music than I can carry on CD.  Additionally, the radio is bluetooth; phone calls come through the speakers - ultra hands free.

 

As I recall, you are one of the few original MJ owners we have on the forum. I'll use a word I hate, but justified in this case, that is awesome. I can understand the kiddies sticking stuff like that in their dash, but not you mate.  :cheers:

[87MJTIM]

Thanks.  My MJ will be 29 yrs. old in May.  Only one owner!

 

Still my daily driver

[HOrnbrod]

After mine, I like yours the best Don.

 

 

 

Damn, that's gorgeous Mike.  :bowdown:  Love the clock treatment.

[fiatslug87]

Thanks Don. I had a hard time matching the Laredo argent, close but not quite the same, however I couldn't bring myself to paint over the stock dash panel. Hard to tell in the pic but I also painted the top part of the console and cup holder to give that silver on black look.

[HOrnbrod]

Yes, in looking it closely after I posted, I saw the left side dash indicator cluster and the console stuff. The argent and burgundy or porno red interior go so well together. Nice work and perfect period correct.