How do I restore without updating software from 1.2.1. to 1.3

Here's my dilema, and hopfully someone can advise how to fix it:
I have a Pioneer AVH-P5900DVD (car stereo) and it is compatible with iPod's, which have software version 1.2.1., but no higher.
I have a 5th gen iPod which had version 1.2.1., but I accidentally updated the software via iTunes to 1.3. Now the iPod wont work with the car stereo.
I couldn't find out how to downgrade the software from 1.3 to 1.2.1., so I managed to find a 2nd hand 5th gen ipod on eBay, which had 1.2.1. When I connected it to iTunes to transfer my music onto it, it stated that its formatted for Mac, rather than Windows, so I had to re-format the drive. iTunes then stated that I need to restore the iPod, and when I do this, it will only let me restore it with the latest version of the software (1.3). I do not want to do this.
I found the software folders in my computer, and it seems that the earliest version i have is 1.2.3, and iTunes did give me the option of retoring with this version. But it wont work with my Pioneer stereo, which will only work with 1.2.1. or earlier.
So, I either need to:
1) downgrade my original iPod from 1.3. to 1.2.1.
2) restore my new iPod (which has 1.2.1. installed), without updating to 1.3
3) find and download the software files for 1.2.1. from the web, but I cant find them. They should be called: -
iPod_25.1.2.1.ipsw
iPod_25.1.2.1.ipsw.signature
If I managed to get hold of these, I could add them to my computer, then iTunes should allow me to choose 1.2.1. as a restore version on my new iPod.
If anyone knows the solutions for 1 or 2, or where I can get the above mentioned files, please let me know.
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Thanks

I managed to find the .ipsw files on an old laptop, which enabled me to restore both ipods to 1.2.1.
Problem solved.

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