70 ebody am fm radio question

[Komodo]

Ok my 71 e body came with the am fm thumb wheel radio. I found this one, the part number indicates it is for a 70 e body. But the front plate appears to have been changed. there is no function label printed over each wheel and it obviously doesnt line up with the holes. Any body know what this plate is for and where can I get the proper one. Thanks

 

[MOPARMITCH]

I don't know what you're working with for sure there. But I have a 70 Cuda with the R35 AM FM multiplex radio option. Here's a picture of my unit which is original to the car. You can see that the mounting of the front plate is different from yours, and and mine has the wording above the thumb wheels. It looks like your radio is also the R35 option. Obviously has the wrong base plate on it. Not sure what that faceplate is from. Maybe something later 72 through 74 maybe?

 

[Komodo]

Yeah the part number on the radio is right for a 70 e body. It is just that face plate that is wrong.

 

[Challenger RTA]

A C body Fury radio had a curved front from the view on top. E body is straight.

 

[Komodo]

A C body Fury radio had a curved front from the view on top. E body is straight.

Nope it is straight not curved. The tabs where it screw onto the radio are in wrong locationand doesnt have the lettering over the thumb wheels that tells you what each thumb wheel does

 

[Challenger RTA]

Nope it is straight not curved. The tabs where it screw onto the radio are in wrong locationand doesnt have the lettering over the thumb wheels that tells you what each thumb wheel does

I do think there were some pickups that came with a thumbwheel radio. If there is a part number on it would narrow it down.

 

[Komodo]

I do think there were some pickups that came with a thumbwheel radio. If there is a part number on it would narrow it down.

Winner winner chicken dinner. the face plate appears to be from a dodge pick up put on a 70 ebody am fm radio. Anybody got a proper face plate out there????

 

[DetMatt1]

What side does the antenna plug into? Is there a sticker on it that states a model and part number?

 

[Komodo]

What side does the antenna plug into? Is there a sticker on it that states a model and part number?

yes the radio has a part number and it is correct for a 70 e body. I now believe that the front face plate is from a dodge pick up truck. So looking for the proper face plate. Thanks

 

[brotow]

70 ebodies did not have black on the push buttons.

 

[Komodo]

70 ebodies did not have black on the push buttons.

they are chrome. The part number on the radio is right for a 70 ebody. the front face plate is not right. Looking for a proper front plate

 

[MILOJ]

I wonder if someone changed the lable

 

[Komodo]

I wonder if someone changed the lable

yes it appears to be from a pick up. Looking for the proper one if anybody out there has one

 

[slantfish]

Since it will be tough to source a faceplate, I'd just 3d print a replacement

 

[Komodo]

Since it will be tough to source a faceplate, I'd just 3d print a replacement

was thinking about that. But I dont have a original one to copy. I would have to get this one scanned and add the lettering to it. Can that be done.?? Dont know enough about it,

 

[toolmanmike]

yes it appears to be from a pick up. Looking for the proper one if anybody out there has one

Start a Parts Wanted ad in the Classified forums is the thing to do.

 

[Komodo]

Start a Parts Wanted ad in the Classified forums is the thing to do.

done

 

[slantfish]

was thinking about that. But I dont have a original one to copy. I would have to get this one scanned and add the lettering to it. Can that be done.?? Dont know enough about it,

Yes, all that could be done. You could have yours scanned if you can find a local and modify it using standard CAD software or a straight new redesign with proper measurements. The differences from what I can tell would be adjusting the top/bottom frame line to accommodate the lettering, a micrometer would help a lot.

If I wasn't in the middle of nowhere and had access to an original face I could do it, but it's tough doing modeling and fitment testing otherwise

 

[MILOJ]

faceplate

 

[Komodo]

Yes, all that could be done. You could have yours scanned if you can find a local and modify it using standard CAD software or a straight new redesign with proper measurements. The differences from what I can tell would be adjusting the top/bottom frame line to accommodate the lettering, a micrometer would help a lot.

If I wasn't in the middle of nowhere and had access to an original face I could do it, but it's tough doing modeling and fitment testing otherwise

any idea what it would cost to get some one to 3d Print one with the modifications ???