radio in 1962 dash, will it fit?

[estokes-tucson]

I'd really like FM in my 1962 Ghia. I'm finding it hard to locate the proper Sappire II / Bendix 2FMB radio. SO, can I put this German Blaupunkt Radio Type Frankfurt in its place? I can change the knobs to IVORY for a better look, right?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&item=2437311005


TIA,

Ed S
1962 Ghia cab

[VW Addict]

Sounds like it should work, but your ebay link does not work.

[estokes-tucson]

sorry about the link, newby error, fat fingers, too much stout........

[jeffdt]

Ed,

I've got an early seventies Blaupunkt Nurnberg. It is fully functional, including the dial light. Am, Fm, and shortwave. It would cost alot less, e-mail if you would like pix.

Jeff

[jeffdt]

Ed,

The best place to search for old Blaupunkts is e-Bay Germany. Do an e-Bay search for "oldtimer blaupuknt". That will usually pull up a page or two.
If you don't speak German use this link tp translate. http://world.altavista.com/ .Copy and paste the ad text into the window and select German to English. I bought my Nurnberg for $5.80 and my Frankfurt for $14.00 there. Shipping was $29.00. I have also bought other parts there. Shipping was about twelve days.

Link to e-Bay Germany http://www.ebay.de/