6v radio
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6v radio
I want to get a 6v radio for the bug. I did a search for them, and only found links to people looking for one or looking to convert.
Anyone know where to find one? Are they even still made?
Thanks
Anyone know where to find one? Are they even still made?
Thanks
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Hi, I found this website:
http://www.oldtimer-radio.de/
The site defaults to German, so if you want English click on the American flag. Next, click the "Shop" section. Next, select "Volkswagen" from the list then scroll down.
A bit pricey.
http://www.oldtimer-radio.de/
The site defaults to German, so if you want English click on the American flag. Next, click the "Shop" section. Next, select "Volkswagen" from the list then scroll down.
A bit pricey.
'66 Type I
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Wow. Those are pricey! But thanks. That's the only website I've seen that sells them. Only problem is that it doesn't seem to label them by exact year and I couldn't fine one with silver knobs. Didn't the '66 come with silver knobs? Would they be interchangeable?
Thanks a bunch for finding that for me. My search fu must be weak.
Thanks a bunch for finding that for me. My search fu must be weak.
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Well, the original radios seem a bit expensive for me. But I found the retro "modern" ones that kinda look like the originals, but are digital and have the auxiliary port which would be really nice for me. I might get the original radio later if I can find the time and money to do a complete restoration.
My question now is if anyone had any experience with the 6v to 12v converters and if any are better than the others? Some are really pricey and some are not. Are any of them worth it? I'm not switching to 12v, that's for sure.
My question now is if anyone had any experience with the 6v to 12v converters and if any are better than the others? Some are really pricey and some are not. Are any of them worth it? I'm not switching to 12v, that's for sure.
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Just paste this link into your browsers address bar and you should get a list of radios on samba
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... s=6v+radio
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... s=6v+radio