Pushbutton AM Radio
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Give that man a Kewpie Doll...for the radio, now what's the other stuff from?
Before 'ol Harley chimes in, kewpie dolls were awarded as prizes at carnivals during the 1920's/40's.
The statement dates to around the same time, means the man is correctamundo.
Before 'ol Harley chimes in, kewpie dolls were awarded as prizes at carnivals during the 1920's/40's.
The statement dates to around the same time, means the man is correctamundo.
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From: Rocky Mtn. House, Alberta
The radio was easy, there has been one in my Grandpa's garage for years, ever since my Mom wrapped his Fairlane around a fire hydrant! That radio, a couple of hub caps and fond memories of the go-cart he made me with the steering wheel, are all that are left of it!
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From: Saratoga County, NY
Cool! I'm looking forward to "the reveal." Also, do you think it was installed by the dealer? Thanks.
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I kinda doubt it was dealer installed when you consider how old the antenna is in relation to the radio and where the antenna is mounted. The outer ***** are from another (newer) passenger car radio.
The correct antenna is the same as used on 1961/64 Galaxies and mounts on the right cowl panel. There's a hole within the cowl to route the antenna's lead wire thru, there is none on the left cowl panel.
The correct antenna is the same as used on 1961/64 Galaxies and mounts on the right cowl panel. There's a hole within the cowl to route the antenna's lead wire thru, there is none on the left cowl panel.
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I heard these were common in Canada because the drivers hands were freezing and shaking so much in winter, they could never dial in a station! 
Only kidding mate, I'm CDN too! Couldn't resist.
Only kidding mate, I'm CDN too! Couldn't resist.
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Old Crow,Custom Autosound has just what I need, for half of the price of the one (back ordered indefinetly) I could never get anyway from LMC. Thanks for the tips fellas. I hope to post pictures soon of this truck, I have a 1962 short bed unibody, 89 Lariet and a 95 F-150, I guess I turned out to be a ford man by circumstance.
Do I need to start a new thread for info on installing rack and pinion on the 62?
Do I need to start a new thread for info on installing rack and pinion on the 62?
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From: Rocky Mtn. House, Alberta
CropDusterMan:
Good one, but ya won't freeze your hands if you always have a hot cup of coffee when you're on the go? Reminds me, I've got to rig up a coffee cup holder...
Good one, but ya won't freeze your hands if you always have a hot cup of coffee when you're on the go? Reminds me, I've got to rig up a coffee cup holder...
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From: Maricopa
It's Either a 62 or 63 Fairlane. And I'm positive on this one!
No idea on the antenna base tho.
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Oops... someone beat me...
No idea on the antenna base tho.
Edit:
Oops... someone beat me...
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Found another pic of my AM Pushbutton Radio:
1965 m250 mercury pick up truck stepside 4x4 Custom Cab on eBay.ca (item 320569857235 end time 08-Aug-10 18:01:37 EDT)
Don't be too hard on the guy, he called it a "stepside"? Maybe a early '65 or a grille change out? It doesn't have gold valve covers like mine?
Anyway, I didn't really post this to pick it apart, just to share the pics with those who may not have seen one before.
1965 m250 mercury pick up truck stepside 4x4 Custom Cab on eBay.ca (item 320569857235 end time 08-Aug-10 18:01:37 EDT)
Don't be too hard on the guy, he called it a "stepside"? Maybe a early '65 or a grille change out? It doesn't have gold valve covers like mine?
Anyway, I didn't really post this to pick it apart, just to share the pics with those who may not have seen one before.
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Found another pic of my AM Pushbutton Radio:
1965 m250 mercury pick up truck stepside 4x4 Custom Cab on eBay.ca (item 320569857235 end time 08-Aug-10 18:01:37 EDT)
Don't be too hard on the guy, he called it a "stepside"? Maybe a early '65 or a grille change out? It doesn't have gold valve covers like mine?
Anyway, I didn't really post this to pick it apart, just to share the pics with those who may not have seen one before.
1965 m250 mercury pick up truck stepside 4x4 Custom Cab on eBay.ca (item 320569857235 end time 08-Aug-10 18:01:37 EDT)
Don't be too hard on the guy, he called it a "stepside"? Maybe a early '65 or a grille change out? It doesn't have gold valve covers like mine?
Anyway, I didn't really post this to pick it apart, just to share the pics with those who may not have seen one before.
By the VIN, this is a 1965 M250 Flareside. The FE engine was there originally, but since it's painted blue, it may have been swapped at some point, because...
The preheat tube on the dry type aircleaner (1965/66's came with oil baths) wasn't used until 1968, the left valve cover has the remains of an emissions decal glued to it.
The valve covers with lettering were introduced in 1967, 1965/66's were plain.
I can't read what the covers say, it's either Powered by Ford (1967/71 passenger cars / 1967/76 F100/350) or Mercury (1966/67 390/410/428 passenger cars).