Ford 6610 Q cab radio replacement

[Steveyboy!]

Anyone done a radio swap on one of these and with what ? The one that is in is the old type with 2 separate dials and a faceplate. Where as all modern radio's seem to be fitted into a metal sleeve/box. Am loathed to cut the plastic trim to take the box but is this my only option these days??

 

[Richard Devon]

Anyone done a radio swap on one of these and with what ? The one that is in is the old type with 2 separate dials and a faceplate. Where as all modern radio's seem to be fitted into a metal sleeve/box. Am loathed to cut the plastic trim to take the box but is this my only option these days??

I found a "retro-radio" on ebay - has all the fancy digital tuning, but has 2 spindles, was just what i was after for my County 1174

 

[bobk]

I found the radios lasted longer than the tractors

 

[Steveyboy!]

I found a "retro-radio" on ebay - has all the fancy digital tuning, but has 2 spindles, was just what i was after for my County 1174

Yeah, I've seen those. Nicely priced for a yorkshire man too. They still seem to fit in a metal box tho, so would still have to cut out to take the box that the radio slides in and out of. May just have to go with it.

 

[Steveyboy!]

I found the radios lasted longer than the tractors

How very dare you !!!

 

[Lincsman]

Here you go;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Vint...681459?hash=item3b2f3e48b3:g:NdUAAOSwBt5ZLEEG

Cassettes are a case with 2 spools of tape inside BTW

 

[Steveyboy!]

Here you go;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Vint...681459?hash=item3b2f3e48b3:g:NdUAAOSwBt5ZLEEG

Cassettes are a case with 2 spools of tape inside BTW

Think I've still got all my tapes and the obligatory pencil required to turn the spools to wind the tape back on after the machine had decided to chew it up. Fudging things they were

 

[Richard Devon]

I have seen seen advertised "pod type" radios as used on golf buggies - and were sold to fit in older tractor cabs once upon a time (item 8)

 

[Grassman247]

Did you ever get this sorted? Anyone any idea what size speakers are in the Q cab? Need to get the bits bought before setting about the job