Radio
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,455
Likes: 8
From: Williams Lake B.C.
Radio
Awhile ago there was a thread about origional radios.
It had picturres of 3 or 4 diffrent kinds that came in 70's trucks.
Ive been looking for a AM/FM radio for a 79 but today I came across this radio and Im wondering if it was out of a 79?
If anyone knows or can find that thread Id appreciate the link.
It had picturres of 3 or 4 diffrent kinds that came in 70's trucks.
Ive been looking for a AM/FM radio for a 79 but today I came across this radio and Im wondering if it was out of a 79?
If anyone knows or can find that thread Id appreciate the link.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
If the number begins with a D = D8TZ-18806-A .. AM/Digitial Clock Radio ~ 1978/79 F100/350 & Bronco.
If the number begins with an E = It's for a 1980 or later, will not fit.
------------------------------------------------------------------
1976/79 F100/350 & 1978/79 Bronco: AM monaural / AM/FM monaural / AM/FM Multiplex Stereo.
No other year, no other vehicle radio will fit in your 1979's dash properly / FoMoCo did not offer a radio that included an 8 Track or Cassette for F100/350's until 1980.
MSEE
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,386
Likes: 35
From: Austin, TX
This generation of digital radio came in AM only; no AM/FM model was offered.
If you look around on eBay, you can find plenty of aftermarket shaft-mount AM/FM/cassette decks. Or just upgrade to a modern-style head unit. Assuming you're wanting to use an FM radio to pick up your Sirius radio using an FM transmitter, don't expect great quality and frequency locking from a 40-year old factory Ford AM/FM radio. Pick up a modern head unit and run a line input. You can mount a modern DIN-style head unit with some modification, or spend some extra money on a vintage-style shaft mount deck with a line input (the kind sold through LMC).
If you look around on eBay, you can find plenty of aftermarket shaft-mount AM/FM/cassette decks. Or just upgrade to a modern-style head unit. Assuming you're wanting to use an FM radio to pick up your Sirius radio using an FM transmitter, don't expect great quality and frequency locking from a 40-year old factory Ford AM/FM radio. Pick up a modern head unit and run a line input. You can mount a modern DIN-style head unit with some modification, or spend some extra money on a vintage-style shaft mount deck with a line input (the kind sold through LMC).
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,244
Likes: 1
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
D8TZ-18806-A .. AM/Digital Clock Radio / 8C = Assembled March 1978.
Hemmings Motor News, Services Offered section: People advertise that they can take original radios, modernize them.
Hemmings Motor News, Services Offered section: People advertise that they can take original radios, modernize them.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,455
Likes: 8
From: Williams Lake B.C.
the 9 in the 269 could be something else its smudged maybe a 8 or a 3
MSEE
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,386
Likes: 35
From: Austin, TX
What do you mean "funny numbers?" Those are kilometers per hour, another unit of measure. It's obviously a non-US speedo. Many countries use km/h.
The low fuel economy light was a single-year option (in the US, anyway). It ran to a vacuum sensor.
The low fuel economy light was a single-year option (in the US, anyway). It ran to a vacuum sensor.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,455
Likes: 8
From: Williams Lake B.C.
Im a Canadian i know about kms.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,088
Likes: 4
That's interesting. They just glued a piece of paper over the original speedo to sell in Canada. If you look closely you can still see the imprint of the original mph number through the paper. LOL Talk about saving production costs!
The low fuel economy light was '75 only. My dad had a Supercab with that stupid light in the cluster. Like a 460 is going to get high fuel economy...
The low fuel economy light was '75 only. My dad had a Supercab with that stupid light in the cluster. Like a 460 is going to get high fuel economy...