Got an original radio?, Please post info Options

[Jasfsmith]

Trying to get a good idea on what an original radio / speaker /antenna set-up is. Please contibute and post what you can.

My Euro six came with a Frankfurt. Works great, especially the short wave on the late night travels.

[Gustl]

check out this eBay auction #380091404143

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a little overpriced in my eyes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl

[Trav012000]

check out this eBay auction #380091404143

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a little overpriced in my eyes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl

Yeah, it was overpriced. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) But I ended up getting out as the only bid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Now I'm trying to figure out how to hook it up. I've got the downloaded wireing diagram but I cant find anything on there about the radio, course I'm probably just not seeing it.

The radio has 5 (2 sets of 2 and one extra) wires

one is solid black and is fused with bare wire on the end
One set looks like a purple and orange
Other one is purple and white

If a picture would help just let me know.

[tod914]

Here's some radio links that might be helpfull

http://www.geocities.com/radioflier.geo/blaupunk.htm
http://www.oldtimerradio.com/auto.html

I think the samba had schematics some where.

[Porsche Rescue]

The fused wire would be the "hot" wire, the others are for the two speakers, one set for each side. You will also need a ground. There is probably a spade/tab on the radio body that would accept a ground wire.

[Trav012000]

The fused wire would be the "hot" wire, the others are for the two speakers, one set for each side. You will also need a ground. There is probably a spade/tab on the radio body that would accept a ground wire.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I completely forgot about the speakers. I bet you're right on.

Thanks guys

[Porsche Rescue]

My 1970 appears to have the same radio as Trav. It is on the invoice from Concourse Porsche Audi of St. Louis, MO dated July 7, 1970 at $165, dealer installed. That is 4.6% of the base car price of $3595.

I decided to do a historical comparison with my 2006 911 Carrera. The base sticker price was $71,300 and the "Bose High End Sound Package" added $1390, or a mere 1.9% of the car price.

What does this all mean? Porsches have become more expensive? Radios have become less expensive? Both? Regardless, it is clear that 36 years have brought some rather phenomenal changes in cars and sound reproduction. And I can actually enjoy the radio in the '06. Not so much in the 914!

[JeffBowlsby]

Here is an interesting Motorola currently on eBay, from a 1973 914:

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[Tom_T]

Here's what I believe was the original dealer installed AM/FM Radio & 8-Track Mono/Stereo unit that was in my `73 2L when I bought it in Dec. `75 (sold new & 1st registered 11/9/72 & built 9/72).

It appears to be a VW brand by the stamp on top, & since there is no other Motorola, Blaupunkt, etc. brand id. on it.

If anyone else knows more about this unit - I'd appreciate any details, manufacturer, etc., etc.

It will go back in the car when I'm done with the body/paint & mechanical work.

RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR CLOSED:



4 Amber Lights in Center indicated which Track 1-4 & 1 @ Right on/off for which side A-B - 2 x 4 = 8 Tracks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

...more pix continued on next post....

[Tom_T]

Here's what I believe was the original dealer installed AM/FM Radio & 8-Track Mono/Stereo unit that was in my `73 2L when I bought it in Dec. `75 (sold new & 1st registered 11/9/72 & built 9/72).

It appears to be a VW brand by the stamp on top, & since there is no other Motorola, Blaupunkt, etc. brand id. on it.

If anyone else knows more about this unit - I'd appreciate any details, manufacturer, etc., etc.

It will go back in the car when I'm done with the body/paint & mechanical work.

RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR CLOSED:



4 Amber Lights in Center indicated which Track 1-4 & 1 @ Right on/off for which side A-B - 2 x 4 = 8 Tracks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

...more pix continued on next post....

...and....


RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR OPEN:



...and you pushed the 8-Track Cartridge in the hole behind the hinged tuning dial face and ...click, clack.....music! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ...hopefully!!!


UNIT BOTTOM DETAIL WITH ID NUMBERS




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[Tom_T]

Here's what I believe was the original dealer installed AM/FM Radio & 8-Track Mono/Stereo unit that was in my `73 2L when I bought it in Dec. `75 (sold new & 1st registered 11/9/72 & built 9/72).

It appears to be a VW brand by the stamp on top, & since there is no other Motorola, Blaupunkt, etc. brand id. on it.

If anyone else knows more about this unit - I'd appreciate any details, manufacturer, etc., etc.

It will go back in the car when I'm done with the body/paint & mechanical work.

RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR CLOSED:



4 Amber Lights in Center indicated which Track 1-4 & 1 @ Right on/off for which side A-B - 2 x 4 = 8 Tracks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

...more pix continued on next post....

...and....


RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR OPEN:



...and you pushed the 8-Track Cartridge in the hole behind the hinged tuning dial face and ...click, clack.....music! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ...hopefully!!!


UNIT BOTTOM DETAIL WITH ID NUMBERS




...more pix continued on next post....

...and....


UNIT BOTTOM WITH ID NUMBERS




Note "VW####" ID Stamp here & at detail on prior post above. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


...more pix continued on next post....

[Tom_T]

Here's what I believe was the original dealer installed AM/FM Radio & 8-Track Mono/Stereo unit that was in my `73 2L when I bought it in Dec. `75 (sold new & 1st registered 11/9/72 & built 9/72).

It appears to be a VW brand by the stamp on top, & since there is no other Motorola, Blaupunkt, etc. brand id. on it.

If anyone else knows more about this unit - I'd appreciate any details, manufacturer, etc., etc.

It will go back in the car when I'm done with the body/paint & mechanical work.

RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR CLOSED:



4 Amber Lights in Center indicated which Track 1-4 & 1 @ Right on/off for which side A-B - 2 x 4 = 8 Tracks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

...more pix continued on next post....

...and....


RADIO FACE - 8-TRACK DOOR OPEN:



...and you pushed the 8-Track Cartridge in the hole behind the hinged tuning dial face and ...click, clack.....music! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ...hopefully!!!


UNIT BOTTOM DETAIL WITH ID NUMBERS




...more pix continued on next post....

...and....


UNIT BOTTOM WITH ID NUMBERS




Note "VW####" ID Stamp here & at detail on prior post above. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


...more pix continued on next post....

...and finally....


SIDE OF UNIT WITH ID NUMBER:



Any ideas what make or brand this unit might be???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

Re: 914 radios

As is currently known, most (if not all) radios installed in early 914s were dealer furnished and mounted. When radios are listed on the Monroney label (window sticker), it is important to remember that these Federally required price labels originated at the POE (Port of Entry), and would reflect port/distributor/region applied and/or installed equipment and accessories. Such items as the ever controversial radio options, wheel and tire fitment, undercoating, fog lights were not infrequently put on at the port and listed as "options" on the window sticker.

My early '70/4 came with the appearance group but arrived at the dealer w/o fog lights. The F/Ls were installed at the dealer, as was the radio shown below (with accompanying radio paperwork).

[Tom_T]

I'm curious as to how often Porsche imported the 914s as "radio ready" with the M440 option listed at this website below?
http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/OpEq.htm

My 73 914-2.0 had the manual antenna mounted in the left fender with speakers in the L&R footwell speaker housings & the harness ready to wire in the radio of the buyer's choice - in my 914's case it was the VW4412 AM/FM/8-Track which I posted above here.

While I'm the second owner and don't have the Munroney window sticker, the antenna cut-out is painted on the edges of the fender sheet metal in the original L80E Light Ivory - which had been color changed to a Tan or Gold overpaint by the time I bought it 38 months old (perhaps by the dealer) , which is pretty good evidence that it was at least prepped for the antenna cutout before zinced, primed & painted at the factory.

I know that many VWs in the US were sold with this rado ready package, as was our 88 Westfalia Vanagon when we bought it.

But how common was it for 914s?
Does anyone have their window sticker showing the option?
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[Gustl]

I'm curious as to how often Porsche imported the 914s as "radio ready" with the M440 option listed at this website below?

[...]

I know that many VWs in the US were sold with this rado ready package, as was our 88 Westfalia Vanagon when we bought it.

But how common was it for 914s?
Does anyone have their window sticker showing the option?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

from another thread here:

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as you can see - sold radio ready, but without radio (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl

[smg914]

The COA from the same car.

[Gustl]

here's another COA from a 914-6 with M440

[914werke]

So I appear to have a Blaupunkt Frankfurt US *Mono* (?) AM/FM but am in need of a know or adjuster ...Any resources for these parts or perhaps a known good reference for repair?