Standard FC radio?

[DJ]

Wondering if anyone has a description/photo of the radio they know was (or could have been) original.
There's a vast range on sale out there with claims of being typical FE FC.
From what I read the old basic AWA 6 (transistor) was probably a very common unit installed in the 58-59 Sydney builds.
I would like to use an authentic radio case & fascia at least - and perhaps replace the circuitry with with component capable of receiving today's range of transmissions.
Any comments or tips from experience would be most welcome.

[FCRB26]

I have 3 kinds in my car standard style air chief
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=air+chief+radio+fe+fc&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Vn6FUsu-IYe6iwL1qIGIDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=985#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=b5w91RjVp4_sEM%3A%3BvyzxHmhgJh4BTM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Finlinethumb36.webshots.com%252F41635%252F2776684150060682858S600x600Q85.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ffefcholden.org.au%252Fforum%252Findex.php%253Ftopic%253D13458.0%3B600%3B451

Then i have a push button air chief
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=air+chief+radio+fe+fc&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Vn6FUsu-IYe6iwL1qIGIDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=985#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=sdBRMOYDVElTqM%3A%3B1GjhQ_G8SMuNXM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.ebayimg.com%252F00%252Fs%252FMTIwMFgxNjAw%252Fz%252FMPQAAOxyMDpR6Shw%252F%2524T2eC16dHJGgFFmqS6gv%252CBR6Shv%28iFw~~60_35.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au%252Fitm%252FAir-Chief-Holden-Fe-FC-original-car-radio-%252F261249488160%3B300%3B225
And i also have a AWA one  mines a little different and this will be converted to modern off a firend who does them
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=air+chief+radio+fe+fc&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Vn6FUsu-IYe6iwL1qIGIDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=985#q=fe+fc+holden+AWA+radio&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=WfRtnep3mz9EIM%3A%3BjdnMbmQslwaznM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.ebayimg.com%252F00%252Fs%252FMTIwMFgxNjAw%252Fz%252FbwsAAOxyjNlR47I0%252F%2524T2eC16dHJF4FFkuJbH4rBR47I0%252CHbg~~60_35.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au%252Fitm%252FAWA-Cruiser-radio-fits-FC-FE-Holden-%252F121144101278%3B300%3B225

NOTE all the genuine radios have a facia that suits the FE FC speaker grille

[DJ]

Thanks you very much for the detail. I did see one similar to your AWA on eBay but there is no chrome fascia plate with it.
I expect finding a fascia that suits the FE FC speaker grill could be the real challenge.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-VOLT-AWA-CRUISER-6-CAR-RADIO-for-VINTAGE-FE-FC-FB-EK-EJ-EH-HD-HR-HK-HG-HOLDEN-/321244927800

[FCRB26]

Ill go take a pic mines different from memory

[mcl1959]

If you are a member of the forum then you can see all the correct radios in the accessory of the week section

Ken

[DJ]

Thanks Ken. I'll check it out.

[RET]

Just to clarify what Ken said, there is a members-only area of the forum, but you have to be a member of one the clubs that pays for this site. If you can see the Board labelled "Accessory of the Week", the radios are in there.

There are also some images and basic details of the NASCO "Air Chief" range here.

[DJ]

Thanks RET for the link & the clarity. Have met a few from the local club but it'll be mid/late next year before I have a car ready to actively participate.

[FCRB26]

How else can i join can i make a donation or pay a fee?
not to fond of clubs no more well newcastle ones anyway.


Pete

[mcl1959]

join the NSW club Pete, You could join the Vic club as well, but Sydney is closer and they are a great bunch of guys (just like the Vic club).
This site is run by the clubs and without the clubs this would all be gone!!!

Ken

[RET]

Thanks RET for the link & the clarity. Have met a few from the local club but it'll be mid/late next year before I have a car ready to actively participate.

You don't have to have a car on the road to be a member/participate. I reckon $40 to belong to a club can be the best investment you make in a car project. It's a hell of a lot cheaper to learn from other people's experience than your own. Just my 2c.

cheers
RET

[FCRB26]

I might look at the sydney club god knows when i would be able to visit them

maybe i could sponsor the forum a bit with mallaby sheetmetal?