restore original FC radio

[nadine]

I have a 1959 FC Holden with the original radio.  The radio does not work. Does anyone know of someone who can fix it?
OR where I can get parts/valves for it?

Thanks,
Nadine.

[ChrisB]

 8) Nadine,
There is a guy in Canberra who restores radios and he had one done at the last swap meet in Canberra. I got him to look at mine with the view to restoring it but prices started at $450.00 and up and he replaces all the old gear with new electronics. Finished job was very good. If your interested let me know and I will chase his details for you.
Regards ChrisB 8)

[air-chief]

Hi Nadine, what state are you in?

In Victoria we have a place called "NOSTALGIC WIRELESS CO" located at 629 Canterbury Road Surry Hills. PH. 9899 8880 or FAX 98998887.

They repair all types of old radios for home and your car.
A mate of mine had his non working FC air-chief radio repaired there and now its like the day it was made. ;D All things come at a cost  :(

Good luck with it.
Air-chief 8)

[air-chief]

P.S

This guy at NOSTALGIC can convert your radio to tune into FM radio station. The radio still looks the same but you have more modern music. :D
From memory my mate paid about the $350 mark for his.

Regards air-chief 8)

[coolaride]

hi , i can definetly recommend nostalgic wireless , it cost me about $300 or so and mine was in a sad state . he replaced the orange dial which was broken and he also has the diamond dots aswell , mine was restored to original condition ...... so good luck                                              regards coolaride  8)

[nadine]

Thanks to everyone for your replies.  ;D
Nostalgic Wireless Co. sounds like a good option - might have to save some money!

Thanks,
Nadine.

[bryan]

Hi i have an original fc airchief radio that i want to fit to my fc.I have removed the speaker grill and trim,on the firewall there is a stamping mark where i presume you drill a hole for the screw?Can anybody help please. ::)

[mcl1959]

Correct, the rear mount is drilled right through the centre of the pressed circle on the firewall.

Ken