Re: Radio Delete

Posted by Dave Brownell On 2017/2/16 20:28:23

My 1950 Eight sedan was also delivered in Iowa and shows no sign of ever having a radio. No fender or roof accommodations for an antenna and the delete plate is nicely intact. The previous owner supplied a refurbished/rebuilt Packard/Philco radio that really looks good in the shipping box.

My concern is that I don't want to disturb any fragile wiring, although removing the heater/vent control unit looks simple enough with only one easily disconnected wire going to the glove box lamp in the way. My problem is, even with the controls tucked out of the way, how in the world does that thick radio/speaker unit get up through the available space. Must the fiber heater plenum box connector have to be removed before and after installation to get the darned thing through? I'd also be wary of trying to move the lighter, lights and blower switch bar, given the age of the wires and connections.

Given the possibility of damaging something under the dash, I may be satisfied to leave the new radio unit in its box in the trunk, rather than trying to install it. After all, how much is there to listen to on today's AM radio? Even if I don't live in Iowa.