Radio blanking plate

[AUSMHLY]

64 BJ8. Is the radio blanking plate suppose to be black? Or covered in material or painted to match the interior? My interior is blue. Thank you. Roger

 

[Keoke]

HIASMHLY, The background was painted black, perhaps one of the others have a picture they can post for you.---Keoke

 

[Editor_Reid]

Never heard of a painted one. Those I have seen are all covered in the same vinyl as the interior, with a 3000 "flash" badge centered on them.

 

[Keoke]

Hi Reid I think you are right. The pictures I have do not justify a contrasting color for the background but are some lousy pictures.---Keoke

 

[GregW]

I have a dim memory of the blanking plate on my ’67 being red vinyl, matching the interior. The plate was a spare part since the car was purchased new with a radio. Maybe installed at the dealership?

 

[rayrfx]

Does anyone know where to purchase (probably reproduction) vinyl covered blanking plates with the 3000 flash?

 

[Keoke]

Hi rayrfx, Try E-bay, Sports and classics or perhaps Healey Surgeons. I have not seen one in ages.---Keoke

 

[Editor_Reid]

I swear I saw them listed in the lastest Moss Motors catalog. I'm traveling right now and can't verify, but a quick check of their website was fruitful... go to MOSS MOTORS WEBSITE and do a search for the word "radio" for Healeys and you'll get:

Part No. 472-040 BEZEL, radio aperture surround
Part No. 633-780 RADIO BLANKING PLATE
Part No. 633-788 BLANKING SET, radio aperature

...and you'll be on your way. Ain't technology grand? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JamesWilson]

Caveat Emptor.

You might find comparison shopping advantageous.

Look at AH Spares too- part ref DAS 163. You may find that importing from Olde Englande a little cheaper....