Phil,

Crutchfield is a good place to buy, but they don't want to provide any
assistance for installation in old vans like ours.  They have not
updated their spec sheet for the Vanagon since '83.  Most new stereos
will fit, they just won't tell you that because they don't know or care
to know.

I just bought the Kenwood KDC-6011 CD receiver that is on sale on the
back of their latest catalog for $219, a very good deal. Fits
perfectly.

One thing Crutchfield did tell me I needed was a floating ground
isolator since the rear speakers are wired with a single ground, and
that is not adequate with the high power receivers now available.  Cost
about $50, and eliminates the need to run another wire to the back.

Order what you want from Crutchfield, they will take it back within 30
days for any reason.
--
Stuart MacMillan
Manager, Case Program
800-909-8244 ext. 8208

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