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MGB Replacement Radio Suggestions for 73 MGB Roadster?
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If I had it to do over again, I would put in a blanking plate. You can't hear the radio anyway when your driving. To answer your question, no, I don't know of any modern radio that looks period for an MG. You can find repos for old chevys, fords etc, but I think that's all. Someone else might know of one.
If I had it to do over again, I would put in a blanking plate. You can't hear the radio anyway when your driving. To answer your question, no, I don't know of any modern radio that looks period for an MG. You can find repos for old chevys, fords etc, but I think that's all. Someone else might know of one.
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They're usually on ebay (one on now, in fact). Be sure and look under all British cars, as they were pretty much interchangeable.
They're usually on ebay (one on now, in fact). Be sure and look under all British cars, as they were pretty much interchangeable.
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This is an ongoing problem for folks who want to keep their cars looking "period". Paul's suggestion of the blanking plate is a good one. Lots of people use blanking plates for the existing opening and put a modern radio in the glovebox space.
If you still want a radio, here are several sources you can check:
https://www.oldautoradio.com/NWindexDin.php?LL=0&brand=OTHER&year=60
https://bobsradio.com/
https://www.westernwireless.ca/
https://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm
https://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/
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This is an ongoing problem for folks who want to keep their cars looking "period". Paul's suggestion of the blanking plate is a good one. Lots of people use blanking plates for the existing opening and put a modern radio in the glovebox space.
If you still want a radio, here are several sources you can check:
https://www.oldautoradio.com/NWindexDin.php?LL=0&brand=OTHER&year=60
https://bobsradio.com/
https://www.westernwireless.ca/
https://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm
https://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/
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Thanks for the responses, especially the links. Based on what I'm seeing, I'll probably just take the modern stereo unit out and put in a blanking plate.
Any suggestions regarding what to do with the antenna? Would it be wise to remove the antenna and cover the hole in the fender with something (I have no idead what)...or would it be best to leave the antenna on the fender un-used?
Thanks for your insight!
Marty
Thanks for the responses, especially the links. Based on what I'm seeing, I'll probably just take the modern stereo unit out and put in a blanking plate.
Any suggestions regarding what to do with the antenna? Would it be wise to remove the antenna and cover the hole in the fender with something (I have no idead what)...or would it be best to leave the antenna on the fender un-used?
Thanks for your insight!
Marty
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Thanks for the reply, Jack. Out with the radio and antenna...in with a proper radio blanking plate and a rubber blanking plug for the antenna hole. When it's time to repaint, I guess I'll weld up the antenna hole right!
Thanks for the reply, Jack. Out with the radio and antenna...in with a proper radio blanking plate and a rubber blanking plug for the antenna hole. When it's time to repaint, I guess I'll weld up the antenna hole right!
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I just kept the AM/FM 8-track that came with mine... and use an MP3 player with an FM modulator. Works fantastic! Not sure if the 8-track works or not though... but it is period.
I just kept the AM/FM 8-track that came with mine... and use an MP3 player with an FM modulator. Works fantastic! Not sure if the 8-track works or not though... but it is period.
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Yeah... but you have station presets - hahahahhaha.
Yeah... but you have station presets - hahahahhaha.
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This is the one I took out of the 72 parts car. It didn't look like this when it was in the car. It works pretty good, if you like listening to music through a tin can. Maybe a better speaker might help. Who knows.
This is the one I took out of the 72 parts car. It didn't look like this when it was in the car. It works pretty good, if you like listening to music through a tin can. Maybe a better speaker might help. Who knows.
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Ah, you guys are talking period correct here. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
I have plans for installing, what is by comparison, a "new" radio in my B. However, by technology "standards" I'm installing a "classic" piece of radio equipment. I'm gonna install a 1993 removable Alpine CD player. The nice feature there is the internal battery powered memory presets that don't draw power from the car battery, and I'll be able to adapt my radio blanking plate to fill the hole while the radio is not in it. So, it'll look like I don't have a radio in the car when I'm not driving /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Ah, you guys are talking period correct here. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
I have plans for installing, what is by comparison, a "new" radio in my B. However, by technology "standards" I'm installing a "classic" piece of radio equipment. I'm gonna install a 1993 removable Alpine CD player. The nice feature there is the internal battery powered memory presets that don't draw power from the car battery, and I'll be able to adapt my radio blanking plate to fill the hole while the radio is not in it. So, it'll look like I don't have a radio in the car when I'm not driving /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I bought a 1973 MGB brand new back in '73 and the radio that came in it looked exactly like the one in PAUL161's post.
I bought a 1973 MGB brand new back in '73 and the radio that came in it looked exactly like the one in PAUL161's post.
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My wife wanted a CD player plus radio in the car. I had to look around to find one that didn't look like it came out of a space ship. Forget period! Anyway, I spent around $400 for one and you can't hear it when your going down the road. That's with two high quality door speakers. Sounds great if your setting still with the engine off and just running the battery down. What a waist of money! If I had to do it over, a blanking plate would be there.
My wife wanted a CD player plus radio in the car. I had to look around to find one that didn't look like it came out of a space ship. Forget period! Anyway, I spent around $400 for one and you can't hear it when your going down the road. That's with two high quality door speakers. Sounds great if your setting still with the engine off and just running the battery down. What a waist of money! If I had to do it over, a blanking plate would be there.