'72 Z Radio

[hatepotholez]

Looking for a original radio. I have no clue where mine is.

Thanks!

[Mark Maras]

It it the early AM only or the later AM FM? I don't remember when they changed.

[nix240z]

am/fm in 72

[lonetreesteve]

Good luck trying to find one at a reasonable price. Both the '72 -'73 AM/FM and the '70 -'71 AM Hitachi factory radios values have gone through the roof. 

Just a few years ago you could buy an AM/FM radio on eBay in good condition for $125.00 to $150.00 and an AM in good condition for $250.00 to $275.00. Now, you rarely even see an AM on eBay except for the seller on eBay who restores them to like-new condition that are listed for over $1,000.00. The AM/FM radios in average condition are now going for over $400.00. 

[hr369]

There are exceptional deals on radio's that can be had if you look.  I got this one for $25 on ebay.  Not sure if it works yet. Just unpackaged it a few days ago.

 

Edit: just noticed the seller has the wrong number. He actually sent a KM-1520ZD but it has the wrong faceplate on it LOL.

 

 

Edited April 2, 2016 by hr369

[lonetreesteve]

7 hours ago, hr369 said:

There are exceptional deals on radio's that can be had if you look.  I got this one for $25 on ebay.  Not sure if it works yet. Just unpackaged it a few days ago.

Edit: just noticed the seller has the wrong number. He actually sent a KM-1520ZD but it has the wrong faceplate on it LOL.

 

Great find, HR369!   As you know, the KM-1520ZD is the '72-'73  240Z AM/FM radio. All you need now is the correct faceplate.

[Hank240]

Gents, on the subject of radios (apologies if I am hijacking this thread) - I have a Hitachi radio in my parts stash with the model number TM-1081ZB(S). Any thoughts on what this represents ?

 

thanks

[Hank240]

I found out that the model number TM-1081ZB(S) represents the A.M. radio for a 1970 - 1971 240Z.

thanks

[lonetreesteve]

On 4/2/2016 at 8:45 AM, Hank240 said:

Gents, on the subject of radios (apologies if I am hijacking this thread) - I have a Hitachi radio in my parts stash with the model number TM-1081ZB(S). Any thoughts on what this represents ?

 

thanks

 

21 hours ago, Hank240 said:

I found out that the model number TM-1081ZB(S) represents the A.M. radio for a 1970 - 1971 240Z.

thanks

Hank,  Nice find in your stash of parts!  Here's a link that provides some info on your AM radio. Do you plan to keep the radio for one of your '71 240Zs or sell it?

[Hank240]

Steve, thanks very much for the link. That's the radio I have but it appears to be missing the power antennae switch. My yellow stock Z already has the original a.m. radio (did not remove it from the car during the resto so I didn't know the serial number), and in the silver restomod, I have an original AM/FM radio from a 1972. I'm not yet sure what I'll do with the radio - have to put a think on it.

cheers  

[CHL240Z]

That is an awesome find!!! Wish I could find a TM-1081ZB(S) for my restoration.

Clay

[lonetreesteve]

6 hours ago, Hank240 said:

Steve, thanks very much for the link. That's the radio I have but it appears to be missing the power antennae switch. My yellow stock Z already has the original a.m. radio (did not remove it from the car during the resto so I didn't know the serial number), and in the silver restomod, I have an original AM/FM radio from a 1972. I'm not yet sure what I'll do with the radio - have to put a think on it.

cheers  

 

Hank,

Here's a link to the switch that you are looking for:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-70-71-240Z-Series-One-Antenna-Switch-/141819207111?hash=item2105155dc7:g:PToAAOSw7hRWORMQ&vxp=mtr