66 FORD THUNDERBIRD FACTORY AM FM RADIO BENDIX TOB6TBS NON-FUNCTIONAL CONCOURS

Description: Here we have a 1966 Ford Thunderbird original factory AM-FM radio that I removed from a vehicle many years ago and properly stored. The FoMoCo part number on the side is TOB6TBS. This is a relatively rare radio not seen for sale very often. I recently bench tested it and determined it to be non-functional so it is being sold as a core radio for repair. It comes complete with a set of original inner and outer control knobs as well as the shaft mounting nuts and lock washers. Overall condition is nice, clean and all original. The chrome pushbuttons and bezel have some pitting which is common for older pot metal parts. The power and speaker pigtails have some splices however they have the correct terminals. The tuner slides smoothly across the dial with no slipping The preset buttons work. All set and change station locations (these pull out and rotate to set for AM or FM stations) AM/FM indicator toggles freely between AM and FM band location Dial light works. There is no rust on the case. The clear plastic dial is not scratched or cloudy however it has a missing chip on the RH side (see photo) Color of the dial numbers and pointer is sharp. AM FM radios were quite rare options in the 1960's especially on less expensive cars like Thunderbird. Not very many were made due to the very high cost of the option and limited amount of FM stations in non urban areas. Most of the radios that were produced were tossed out years ago or are already installed in cars. Finding a real deal original 1966 Thunderbird AM FM radio today is quite a task. Don't miss this real deal factory AM FM radio. This is the correct AM FM radio that would have come from the factory (see part number). If you show your car this is the AM FM radio you need to install to be Concours correct.Since this radio is non-functional and has not been serviced recently I will have to sell it 'as is' and advise it needs to be professionally serviced to restore the sound quality and reception capability up to original factory specs or these can also be totally converted to modern day specs and features for the discriminating buyer that wants the original radio look combined with up-to-date sound and options. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR PARTS THANKS FOR LOOKING

Price: 399 USD

Location: Hialeah, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-18T02:00:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 30 USD