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Technical Board => General Technical => Topic started by: FC0058 on April 12, 2003, 07:12:37 AM

Title: Radio Identification
Post by: FC0058 on April 12, 2003, 07:12:37 AM
Hi All

As you all know I am new to this game!!. I have just finished checking my dash wiring and have removed the old Valve radio and speaker.

I removed it because all the wires were cut and nothing connected and It is in dire need of some restoration work. But before I decide to ditch or restore I need to know what it is. The only marking I can find is a small Australia shape emblem with the letters BMC in the middle. It is a two piece radio + speaker.

Please tell me what it is and is it worth restoring.

Cheers Jim.

PS I can take photo's if required.
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: mcl1959 on April 12, 2003, 10:20:18 AM
BMC surely stands for British Motor Corporation doesn't it.

Ken
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: FC0058 on April 13, 2003, 06:49:03 AM
Thanks for that Ken

I had NFI. So is it worth having restored. Was it a feature in the cars back in the 50's, or is it a piece of crap that I should ditch and replace with an Air Cheif.

Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: nicko on April 13, 2003, 09:26:05 AM
although it might not suit your car why not get a few photo's of it and post on ebay as it might be worth a few dollars towards your air chief and help in someone elses restoration
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: FC0058 on April 13, 2003, 11:11:34 AM
Very good idea Nicko. I have the work digital camera with me so will take a few pic's tomorrow and place it on ebay. Who knows what it might be worth to a collector or car restorer.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: gp on April 14, 2003, 02:44:20 AM
Hi Nicko,
If you're interested, I have an FE/FC ?? Air Chief radio that I was thinking of selling. I'm not sure if it works, but I can bring it to the nationals with me if you want to have a look?

Cheers,

Graham Pryce (0412024057)
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: nicko on April 14, 2003, 11:06:53 AM
i need the car to put it in first , i have a good HR ute with QLD rego clean with extractors and twin carbs if anyone wants to swap
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: Effie C on April 14, 2003, 09:30:23 PM
Nicko
Sounds like a fair swap a radio to fit FE FC for a HR ;D
John M
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: nicko on April 15, 2003, 04:38:44 AM
L.O.L
have you considered working as a stand up comic
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: FC0058 on April 15, 2003, 08:23:07 AM
Thanks for the advice guys. Here is a pick of it so you know what I was talking about.
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: fe2ek on April 15, 2003, 09:22:10 AM
That Radio looks very similar to the original one in my EK.

Regards Geoff
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: FE_UTE on April 15, 2003, 09:34:17 AM
Jim, can you take a photo of the dial face as I have some new faces in a packet that look a similar size. They have a face for each state.I know they are from a Holden but dont know which model.

Gary
Title: Re: Radio Identification
Post by: FC0058 on April 15, 2003, 10:54:12 AM
Gary
I have not got the camera at home but will bring it home tomorrow. I have cut the facia out of original pic so if it looks like crap I will repost tomorrow night.

PS, Just checked it and can not see much so will repost.
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