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46fatford · 04-11-2012, 11:06 AM

I have an NOS radio head from Motorola that says it is for a 42 ford, but will fit others. The knobs and buttons are maroon, which is correct for 42. The problem is I have never seen another like it. It looks completely different than a 41 and it doesn't look like any 46-48 I've ever seen. Mine has seperate buttons instead of the large clear pieces for the stations. Any idea what I actually have? I'm not sure how to post pictures yet either.
Thanks
Matt

42guy · 04-12-2012, 08:30 PM

Try this.http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/42guy

Graeme / New Zealand · 04-13-2012, 12:35 AM

Nice 42. Love the engine setup. Are they covers over the original heads?

GB

42guy · 04-13-2012, 06:40 PM

Yes they are. A little different look with out going for al heads.

42ford · 04-14-2012, 01:38 AM

The dial of the 42 is convex. Not flat

meric42 · 04-15-2012, 09:15 PM

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I also have a NOS radio head like that you describe. I think it must have been a non-factory, after-market option available for '42 and up fords. Whilst I haven't actually tried mine in the dash, it looks like it would fit.

I thought I might modify mine to operate an MP3 player or a later model AM/FM - CD player unless I can find the correct radio to go with the head unit. Does anyone have a photo of the correct radio to go with this?

04-11-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
46fatford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 338	1942 car radio? I have an NOS radio head from Motorola that says it is for a 42 ford, but will fit others. The knobs and buttons are maroon, which is correct for 42. The problem is I have never seen another like it. It looks completely different than a 41 and it doesn't look like any 46-48 I've ever seen. Mine has seperate buttons instead of the large clear pieces for the stations. Any idea what I actually have? I'm not sure how to post pictures yet either. Thanks Matt __________________ "..Nothin' outrun my V8 Ford" (Chuck Berry) S.M.I.B. Last edited by 46fatford; 04-11-2012 at 01:39 PM.

04-12-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: 1942 car radio? Try this.http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/42guy

04-13-2012, 12:35 AM	#3
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: 1942 car radio? Nice 42. Love the engine setup. Are they covers over the original heads? GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

04-13-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: 1942 car radio? Yes they are. A little different look with out going for al heads.

04-14-2012, 01:38 AM	#5
42ford Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 70	Re: 1942 car radio? The dial of the 42 is convex. Not flat

04-15-2012, 09:15 PM	#6
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	Re: 1942 car radio? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also have a NOS radio head like that you describe. I think it must have been a non-factory, after-market option available for '42 and up fords. Whilst I haven't actually tried mine in the dash, it looks like it would fit. I thought I might modify mine to operate an MP3 player or a later model AM/FM - CD player unless I can find the correct radio to go with the head unit. Does anyone have a photo of the correct radio to go with this? __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580