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Genuine Radio For a 1972 Beetle Wanted and a brochure for a australian 72 beetle

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beetlecab ·

Chasing a genuine radio for my beetle

1303Steve ·

They didn't come with a radio, just hole with a blanking plate so any period radio would do

beetlecab ·

Thanks....
Inthe "Approved accessories book" along with many other things it shows a VW radio. it is a Australian fold out brochure.
You are right but would like a VW radio if they exist! Would also like the insect screen....Rob

1303Steve ·

can you scan the radio pictures from the brochure, it might jog someones memory

beetlecab ·

Hi Mate
will try tomorrow. Its a interesting fold out brochure stamped with the dealer stamp where the car was bought from. edmond Best Footscray Melbounre. There are five "formula " packs shown then things for saftey, , protection, looks, convience, comfort The radio comes under comfort... Love all this stuff
The radio shows the VW sign then all tranistor"

1303Steve ·

I worked in dealers in 70s, it was usually up to the sales team as to what was fitted, usually not a genuine radio but you never know

beetlecab ·

yeh..extra profit i suppose put in a radio according to the budget!I just like factory type stuff. Don't know where i could get a rear screen with a heated rear window factory? bug screen?
thanks Steve.....

AA003 ·

The radios were genuine VW Australia not VW.

Remember the chequered gutter trim? The mesh screens, radio aerial, chrome vent covers, stone guards,seat covers etc.

beetlecab ·

Yes....the brochure has GT stripes.. Sports exaust pipes first aid kit you name it...even a VW fire extinguisher. I really want a radio!

1303Steve ·

I have 2 heated screens but I dont want top sell them, try Vintage Vee Dub or VW Heritage.

I used to have chequered bonnet bib but it was lost years ago

type3disease ·

There was a near NOS insect screen for sale on facebooks vw buy swap sell page - try sending a message to Mark Krapp on Facebook... Aka jnr356 on here...

I might have a dealer/VWoA radio here I'll have a look for you....

Cheers Ben

beetlecab ·

Thanks Ben.....
Hope you find one .
Wll check out the facebook contact.
Rob

beetlecab ·

Hi Steve
Will check out those contacts for the HRW..... Any thoughts on a local 72 brochure?
Rob

hulbyw ·

Just Kampers have a heated rear window. From memory the freight is a killer though. Depends how much you want one I spose
Cheers

splitbus ·

Is this what your after

bus914 ·

How about this?
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/amalgamate_awa_cruiser_mf3v.html

oldskoolguy ·


grumble ·

I have a 6volt one like the old school guy's picture in Taree,I also have various other radios in 12volt.PM if interested

beetlecab ·

Hi there.My car a 72 1600 s. The other radios you speak of are they the VW ones?thanks Rob

AA003 ·

beetlecab wrote:Hi there.My car a 72 1600 s. The other radios you speak of are they the VW ones?thanks Rob
The one with the 4 buttons looks close to correct for a 72.

oldskoolguy ·

Where are you located beetlecab?

beetlecab ·

Hi, thanks
i am in Melbourne. Happy to pay postage
thanks Rob

oldskoolguy ·

beetlecab wrote:Hi, thanks
i am in Melbourne. Happy to pay postage
thanks Rob
It wasn't my intention to try and sell it to you, it was more to help identify. But, if you like it, and it's what you want, I will get back to you ASAP. I want to test it first and make sure it works properly.
The HIGH tone button (far right) was missing when I bought the car. I replaced it with a plastic wallplug and painted it black, so it's not perfect.
Do you want the speaker that was with it, it's in the top picture?
All the best, Rob.

beetlecab ·

Hi Mate
Can you give me a idea on the $ ?
No not the speaker just the radio.
Is that your white car in the pics?
Thanks Rob

oldskoolguy ·

beetlecab wrote:Hi Mate
Can you give me a idea on the $ ?
No not the speaker just the radio.
Is that your white car in the pics?
Thanks Rob
PM sent beetlecab.
Yes that's my car 🙂
Cheers, Rob.