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Were radios ever a factory fitted option?
This because there seems to be a space for a single speaker behind the grille in the dash, in my series MM
If possible, when applicable, does anyone have any pictures?
Onne
This because there seems to be a space for a single speaker behind the grille in the dash, in my series MM
If possible, when applicable, does anyone have any pictures?
Onne
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2dr 1971 White DAF 55 (with hopefully a 1600cc engine soon)
2dr 1973 Bergina (DAF 44)
2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa
2dr 1971 White DAF 55 (with hopefully a 1600cc engine soon)
2dr 1973 Bergina (DAF 44)
2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa
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I'm sure they wouldn't have been a "factory" option, but possibly a "dealer" option.
Most radios of that era would have had the speaker built in - I've not seen a speaker fitted behind the centre grille but I guess it's possible.
Some cars had an ashtray in the grille.
Most radios of that era would have had the speaker built in - I've not seen a speaker fitted behind the centre grille but I guess it's possible.
Some cars had an ashtray in the grille.
Scott
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I don't *think* that they were ever a factory option. Transistor radios weren't common/invented when the majority of the cars were built - the 'invention' of the Mog preceded the invention of the transistor. There were earlier car radios (valve powered), but they were HUGE and the only way to listen to them was to stop the car and put headphones on
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Yes, but valve radios were around then. Bl#$%y big/heavy things .
Best thing I ever did when my valve radio packed it in was put a modern radio inside the casing. My parcel tray doesn't sag anymore .
Best thing I ever did when my valve radio packed it in was put a modern radio inside the casing. My parcel tray doesn't sag anymore .
Scott
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[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
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[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
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Too slow BG .bigginger wrote:Sorry Scot, I was editing and didn't see your post until afterwards
Scott
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
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[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
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Oooohhh.........I get your drift .
Is this a ruffled feather free forum ?
Is this a ruffled feather free forum ?
Scott
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
[url=http://www.morrisdownunder.com/forum/index.php]Aussie Forum[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
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I hope you didnt throw the valve radio away! Like most old things they are easily repairable, by a skilled electronics guy and valves sound sooooo much smoother than horrid modern transistors...plus becoming collectable..Scott wrote:Yes, but valve radios were around then. Bl#$%y big/heavy things .
Best thing I ever did when my valve radio packed it in was put a modern radio inside the casing. My parcel tray doesn't sag anymore .
Cheers John - all comments IMHO
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I may get shot because this is the Concours forum, but instead of putting a speaker behing the center grill on your MM dash, you can actually fit the entire radio. Looks pretty too We just took the grill out, hand filed one of the holding holes a bit bigger, and it fitted easily (ish). We then made a nice wee wood surround for it.
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I have got a nice period Roberts radio, I'll take that with me.
But I can't help but think of who told me about these radios....
But I can't help but think of who told me about these radios....
Onne van der S. MMOCno 60520 Moderator
2dr 1971 White DAF 55 (with hopefully a 1600cc engine soon)
2dr 1973 Bergina (DAF 44)
2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa
2dr 1971 White DAF 55 (with hopefully a 1600cc engine soon)
2dr 1973 Bergina (DAF 44)
2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa
Wow never thought I reply on the Concours forum and in fact this is my first ever foray on to this forum.
Anyway, though a later 1966 model my Morris came fitted with a radio from new. It was a deluxe model with overriders and a motorola radio. It also came in black which was a special order colour at that time with a cream and red interior. I know this as my parents ordered it new and it's never been out of the family.
Regards,
Wal
Anyway, though a later 1966 model my Morris came fitted with a radio from new. It was a deluxe model with overriders and a motorola radio. It also came in black which was a special order colour at that time with a cream and red interior. I know this as my parents ordered it new and it's never been out of the family.
Regards,
Wal
The reason that I said this was my first and unlikely foray into concours is that I am one of the dreaded modders. My car is far from standard any more and certainly not in the concours league. Its only because the car was bought new by my parents that I can add anything, as I've known the car from new.
I will check my parents garage but I'm afraid the radio has long gone.
Regards,
Wal
I will check my parents garage but I'm afraid the radio has long gone.
Regards,
Wal