WTB: Hitachi Radio

[Gav240z]

Hi Everyone,

Just putting a wanted ad up for an early 70 model hitachi radio. TM-1081ZA. I am looking for a radio in any condition. Will consider not working, but would prefer a working radio if available. Ideally complete with switch and faceplate, but again will consider anything you've got?

[hr369]

1 hour ago, Gav240z said:

 

You can pick up one of the cheap(er)  fairlady L  AM radio's and put a signal seeker faceplate on it and nobody will know the difference.

 

 

[Gav240z]

That is a later S30z unit, designed for a later dashboard / console. Interesting that you say nobody will know the difference. I had 1 of these radios and the antenna switch was exactly the same.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/14212-260z-oem-head-unit-center-console-and-parker-switch/

I didn't think the Faceplate would be interchangeable but maybe you're correct? I should have tried it.

I also have an earlier style Hitachi radio out of a Fairlady Z-S

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13817-hitachi-radio-model-tm-1081za-trivia/

But these look the same (minus antenna switch), however they don't have the autotune feature. So that's why I am looking for 1.

Sadly although nobody else will know the difference, I still will...

[hr369]

well the last 2 signal seekers i've had were good at receiving static. Their sensitivity is poor and sound quality even poorer. I turned it on and let it tune and listened to it for 10 minutes. Yea, thats cool and never turned it on again. 

 

The earlier faceplate will adapt it to the earlier dash with the 2 screw holes on the bottom corners.  I'm not sure about the mounts however. I've not tried it myself. But as you know many things datsun had made or made are interchangeable

I've got a couple faceplates that need work. I think it would be easier 3d printing new ones. The plastic is very brittle from old age.

I can measure the holes in mine and tell you if your fairlady radio is the same just out of curiosity sake.

Thats too bad on the damaged console that was shipped. Was it shipped from JP to OZ?

 

Edit: The shaft hole size of the signal seeker is the same as the newer am/fm and i'de bet your fairlady radio is the same too.

The difference is in the mounts and the owners perception. 

 

 

Edited February 23, 2016 by hr369

[Gav240z]

22 minutes ago, hr369 said:

The difference is in the mounts and the owners perception.

Yes that's my problem, I want what is original to my 72 AU delivered 240z. Which was the earlier style unit. This is what I currently have out of a Fairlady Z-S with no antenna switch and you'll note there is no DX->LOW insignia below the tuning knob label. It certainly looks the part and I thought about just putting an antenna switch in (since I have a couple spare) but I figure if I can get the original I would.

In AU market cars, all our cars from 1970-73 had the TM-1081ZA unit.

You can get replacement Faceplates from 240zrubberparts.com and in fact that's exactly what I did. See thread here.

[hr369]

Oh heck yea. Those are nice. Why are you asking for used faceplates when they make new? You want the antenna switch too right?

I do believe they all used the same antenna switches.  This is a shot of my last signal seeker.

[Gav240z]

Sorry if I wasn't clear, I just want the radio itself. Happy to get it without a faceplate, or antenna switch.

[hr369]

You've got a rally clock and that wasn't original equip to OZ s30's.  To be authentic, you will just have to get rid of that thing. I'll take it off your hands.

Thanks for the link to new faceplates

 

[Gav240z]

The Rally Clock was listed as OP (Optional Equipment). So it stays ;).

[hr369]

Here is the holy grail. Behold... a brand new one.  

 

Edit: location secret until after Gav240z refinances house and buys new radio

Edited February 23, 2016 by hr369

[Gav240z]

 

[Gav240z]

17 hours ago, hr369 said:

Edit: location secret until after Gav240z refinances house and buys new radio

Thanks, but you really shouldn't encourage me. It doesn't take much...