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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. |