[FC] Re: radio questions....

[Shaun]

The real '63-'64 radio has a large hole on the right with a metal cup that goes into it. The recess was needed for the optional rear seat speaker, as a fader unit replaced the dummy fader under the tuning knob.
'64 part numbers are:
manual tune 985831
push-button 985832

yea, Vairily ... Shaun
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Merv Krull 
  To: corvanatics at corvair.org ; corvairs at cybrus.net 
  Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 5:10 PM
  Subject: WC: radio questions....


  Hi all!

  I am swapping out the piece of crap radio that came with my "original" 64 700 for one that actually works.

  There seems to be quite a difference in mounting and wiring.

  The POC has "64 works good" written on it and the tuning dial mount (right side) is meant to go through a small hole in the dash.

  The radio I am putting in has a recessed tuning dial and requires a larger hole along with a little cup device. I bought it at an outside booth at the CORSACON in Portland. The fellow said it came most likely from a Chevy II but would fit fine. OK, no real problem there, I can file the hole in the dash out to fit.

  What I need some help with is what wire goes where. The POC radio has four vertical blades while the "new" one has three slots like do dads.

  Looking inside I would say the power goes to the furthest right and the to/from speaker connections make up the other two.... one being ground I think.

  Is there a special plug in for this type of radio?

  I can send pics to clarify....

  toodles
  Merv KRull
  Fighting for Democracy in 
  Salmon ARm, BC