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Title: restore original FC radio Post by: nadine on January 17, 2002, 06:17:15 AM 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. Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: ChrisB on January 17, 2002, 09:46:39 AM 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) Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: air-chief on January 17, 2002, 10:11:49 AM 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) Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: air-chief on January 17, 2002, 10:16:40 AM 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) Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: coolaride on January 17, 2002, 10:44:34 AM 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)
Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: nadine on February 01, 2002, 01:17:07 AM Thanks to everyone for your replies. ;D
Nostalgic Wireless Co. sounds like a good option - might have to save some money! Thanks, Nadine. Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: bryan on March 31, 2002, 07:13:15 PM 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. ::)
Title: Re: restore original FC radio Post by: mcl1959 on April 01, 2002, 10:11:11 AM Correct, the rear mount is drilled right through the centre of the pressed circle on the firewall.
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