Howdy Guys, Carl S and I got on the topic of 1966 (or 65 for that matter) AM FM radios. I have seen a few in cars and they all have the slider swtch to change frequencies but I obtained one some years ago at the Red Deer Swap meet from old Bill the radio guy that he said was right for a 66 Pontiac.
It switches frequencies with the rear right ring (behind the tuner knob) and the entire faceplate flips to the AM or FM band. Carl tells me that this isn't correct for 66 and I believe him based on his vast knowledge and what I have seen myself. However i finally got the chance to try it in a 66 dash and it fits perfectly down to the locating dowels lining up exactly.
I have attached some pictures. The model number is partly rubbed off so i can't give that but do y9o guysknow of any other of this style showing up?
it also has a slightly diffently wiring hookup that I don't have a diagram for (and I don't want to fry it) so if any body has something that would help, please post it, if you can.
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Wednesday 7th of November 2012 07:20:52 PM
You're too fast for me Carl. I have noticed that the tuning button are slightly different than the 66 AM one so I guess so. I can live with that.
Considering how hard it is to find a 66 one and how well this one fits in a 66 dash I think I'll just stick it in there until something better comes up!
Its only the real experts that will even notice.
No pm's please unless you have a 66 one to swap!
-- Edited by 66 Grande guy on Wednesday 25th of January 2012 10:19:40 PM
I have to admit that did occur to me. Still with all the postings I've done over the years i would imagine that someone who was motivated enough would find out quite a bit about me. Of course their eyes would have completely glazed over with utter boredom by about the 10th post so I have little to fear on that score.
-- Edited by 66 Grande guy on Wednesday 25th of January 2012 11:40:11 PM
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
65 66 radios look identical, except for the way the back braket attaches thats the easy way to tell them apart, im not sure of the wonderbar version i think its american because it does list it in the radio book i got off of Carl(thank you again) i have a stereo version that to is listed but i have never seen one in a vehicje here. on that not does anyone have the control box for this animal, its the same for all the BOP chev line
Oh I have one of those too! (or i can whip one up really quick) Seriously I wonder if anyone ever ordered a Grande with radio delete? That would be weird
You're too fast for me Carl. I have noticed that the tuning button are slightly different than the 66 AM one so I guess so. I can live with that.
Considering how hard it is to find a 66 one and how well this one fits in a 66 dash I think I'll just stick it in there until something better comes up!
Its only the real experts that will even notice.
No pm's please unless you have a 66 one to swap!
-- Edited by 66 Grande guy on Wednesday 25th of January 2012 10:19:40 PM
Ken, now that "all of us" know about the radio!!! Thats the 1st. thing we will look at when we see your car, & likely "point" it out to you that it's the 'wrong" yr. radio!!!!!!!!!!!! Just to give you a "JAB" Hey, if it works for you, & the radio plays music, & you don't have to "hack" the dash, GO FOR IT!! Pete
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