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1953Volks
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Joined: March 30, 2004
Posts: 245
Location: SO. CAL
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 Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:50 pm Post subject: Correct radio for my 50 |
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What would a correct radio for my 50 split? Any pictures and brands.Thanks for any help
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1950 Hoffman 11 G 1-0174999
1953 11G( In Japan)
1955-6 GHIA 1-0925660
1963 Ragtop
1959 Ragtop 2226460 (in Japan)
1964 Cadillac coupe De Ville (a.k.a. Husslah)
1963 Ss chevy Nova |
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KTPhil 
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Joined: April 06, 2006
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Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Correct radio for my 50 |
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As you probably know, radios were dealer (or sometimes distributor) installed options, and so there is a lot of variety. So "period-correct" or "commonly installed" is about as close to "correct" as is meaningful.
That said, I'm sure those with '50 models can post what they have. |
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kabriolet151
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Joined: July 31, 2018
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Location: belgium
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:43 am Post subject: Re: Correct radio for my 50 |
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telefunken 50 IA is the best for that car, but not cheap.
look by vintage ads Archives here on thesamba..
restored 3000-4000 USD..
Best Regards, Thomas |
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bakersam
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Location: Washington DC
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| Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Correct radio for my 50 |
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Just a thought not knowing what your goal is here. If you're driven to a scrupulously maintained period appearance and operation then stop reading now. However, if you don't like the idea of drilling antenna holes in the car's exterior, but would still like music...
(1) Buy a small bluetooth battery powered speaker. Drop it in your left glove box (which will help amplify the sound too) and connect to a music streaming site on your smart phone. Music when you want it without adding an antenna. Then take it out for shows and you've instantly restored the original look.
(2) Consider putting a picnic radio like a Blaupunkt "Derby" under the dash and connect to a period Roku brand clip on window radio antenna. Yes...the picnic radios didn't come along 'til the late '50s/early 60's, but your car was already on the road then and realistically could've had one legitimately added at the time. Yes, you're creating a bit of a "myth" here, but this way you have a solid state AM-FM-SW radio and antenna you that can (once again) remove when it suits your purpose for the car.
Either way you'll get a variety of music sources not available on a '50 vintage AM band radio, eliminate vacuum tube technology, save several thousand dollars, avoid drilling exterior holes in your bodywork, and enjoy vastly improved reliability and maintainability.
Just a couple of candidate alternatives for your consideration. |
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