found a local electronics repair shop that works on old radios cheap

[greg yoder]

I took my am -fm factory radio that was in my 1966 Chrysler 300, into a local shop, and they fixed it, took 2 transistors, and some clean up and little solider work, for 125.00 he said he would help our group out, you can call him at 765-447-4182
great person and old timer

 

[MoPar~Man]

Wow. FM - in 1966?

 

[greg yoder]

Wow. FM - in 1966?

i know i about flipped out, tilt wheel, fac ac , duel elec buckets seats,elec windows, elec ant, lot of little things to make it right, he put a 72 440 in it, new top, seats, painted it, then parked it, what a nut case he he

 

[bronze turbine]

Yes, FM in 1966, but not stereo. That didn't come to Chryslers until 1968.

 

[greg yoder]

Yes, FM in 1966, but not stereo. That didn't come to Chryslers until 1968.

no clue on that, ,im happy with the am fm

 

[CBODY67]

no clue on that, ,im happy with the am fm

Factory reverberator for the back speaker?

 

[greg yoder]

Factory reverberator for the back speaker?

i dont think so, have not seen one any way, the speakers were toast

 

[fullsized]

i dont think so, have not seen one any way, the speakers were toast

If it did have reverb it would be turned on by pulling the rear speaker control down. No switch then no reverb. PS my 65 New Yorker has AM/FM. And in the late 50's they offered a shortwave option.

 

[greg yoder]

thanks

 

[CBODY67]

I'm not remembering a USA OEM brand with the shortwave option, but European brands of cars and radios could have them.

Seems like the first Chrysler-brand car to have AM/FM was the 1964 New Yorker Salon (mid-year availability)?

Back then, FM reception was not nearly what it is in modern times! Nor were the stations transmitting with as much power as in current times. Formats were "easy listening", usually, which was more upscale in nature than "R&R" of the later 1960s. BUT with better frequency response and no static. "Upscale" compared to normal AM. Like the Salon was the new top-level New Yorker for 1964.

For the reverb, the rear speaker adjustment knob was pulled down to engage the reverb adjustment. In the normal position, it was the rear speaker fader. Easy to discover.

CBODY67

 

[fullsized]

I'm not remembering a USA OEM brand with the shortwave option, but European brands of cars and radios could have them.

Seems like the first Chrysler-brand car to have AM/FM was the 1964 New Yorker Salon (mid-year availability)?

Back then, FM reception was not nearly what it is in modern times! Nor were the stations transmitting with as much power as in current times. Formats were "easy listening", usually, which was more upscale in nature than "R&R" of the later 1960s. BUT with better frequency response and no static. "Upscale" compared to normal AM. Like the Salon was the new top-level New Yorker for 1964.

For the reverb, the rear speaker adjustment knob was pulled down to engage the reverb adjustment. In the normal position, it was the rear speaker fader. Easy to discover.

CBODY67

Here. is what I found (I collect antique radios as well as other things). https://forums.aaca.org/topic/331815-mopar-x-101-short-wave-radio-converter-wtb/

 

[CBODY67]

Here. is what I found (I collect antique radios as well as other things). https://forums.aaca.org/topic/331815-mopar-x-101-short-wave-radio-converter-wtb/

Thanks for that link. Those earlier model years pre-date my knowledge of Chrysler Corp radios. I was thinking more in the line of factory production option radios, rather than an add-on converter. BTAIM

The "shortwave" option would have fit in with the possible atom bomb threats of the times. As an extension of the old "Conelrad" markings on the radio dial. Places to tune for news and information in the event of an enemy military attack, so everybody got the same news from a minimum of news sources. Such a concept!

Enjoy!
CBODY67

 

[fullsized]

Thanks for that link. Those earlier model years pre-date my knowledge of Chrysler Corp radios. I was thinking more in the line of factory production option radios, rather than an add-on converter. BTAIM

The "shortwave" option would have fit in with the possible atom bomb threats of the times. As an extension of the old "Conelrad" markings on the radio dial. Places to tune for news and information in the event of an enemy military attack, so everybody got the same news from a minimum of news sources. Such a concept!

Enjoy!
CBODY67

Some were in my stuff I have a European sw converter made by BLAUPUNKT. It has push buttons for each of the popular bands. When I find it again it will go in the 65 Wagon.

 

[detmatt]

I think both of my ‘64 Imps have am/fm.

 

[CBODY67]

I think both of my ‘64 Imps have am/fm.

On Imperials specifically, what part of the model year did the AM/FM radios become available?

Just curious,
CBODY67

 

[detmatt]

On Imperials specifically, what part of the model year did the AM/FM radios become available?

Just curious,
CBODY67

Just referred to the ‘64 sales brochure dated November of ‘63 and fm/am radio is mentioned.