Classic Car: keep head unit, hidden upgrades?

[Mark (nonick)]

Though I'm adept in most things electronic, and can tell good sound when I hear it - I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to understanding audio equipment.

I have a classic car that I'm installing audio into. (1976 Plymouth Volare) It's a former show-car, still in near-show quality, but I want to drive it. And that means I need to be able to hear the radio. But I want my cake and eat it too. I already have a 1.5DIN Pioneer deck that I could use, and it sound pretty fantastic, but I just can't handle the look. I want to keep the rare (NOS) Mopar head unit.

Here's what I have to work with:

MOPAR head unit.

Not sure the WATT rating, but it aint much, and only speaker level outs.

FRONT DECK:

2 x Infinity Reference 3002cf 3-1/2" 75W Peak

REAR:

2 x Pioneer TS-A6959 6x9's 150W Peak

SUB:

Infinity Basslink 10" Powered 200W Peak

Line and speaker level inputs.

What I'd like to do is supplement the head unit with a hidden speaker-level amplifier if possible. Maybe even one with an EQ? But I'm not sure where to start looking, how much to pay, how to wire it etc.

I don't listen to much with a big thump to it, so if I have to lose the sub, I can deal with it (but if I can keep it that's better).

But I also don't know what to expect from a speaker level amplifier? Can I use the dash MOPAR volume controls, or do I need a hidden control for the amp? Will it sound like crap? Is there any hope for me?

Thanks in advance.

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