Different Radios • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **christer** » 27 Aug 2008 8:11

Pic´s of different Radios can be useful for us, right? The texts are borrowed from the ad:s, so I can NOT guarantee that everything is correct.

From an ad:
The visible characteristics that identify this radio as a genuine Barracuda/Challenger radio are:

1) The location of the antenna port is on the bottom of the radio. This is unique to E-Body radios only.

2)In the lower corners you will see two small "platforms" extending outward , with the alignment pins in the middle. Notice the "platform" on the left is a rectangle shape , and the one on the right is a square shape. This feature is unique to E-Body radios only

by **christer** » 27 Aug 2008 8:12

#1: From the ad: 1972-1974 Original and RARE AM/FM STEREO Multiplex radio for a Challenger or Cuda.

by **christer** » 27 Aug 2008 8:16

#2: From the ad: Correct Original Chrysler AM Radio for all 72-74 Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda/'Cuda. Fits all models and body styles. Fits standard or rallye dash. This is the correct 'E' body radio, specifically made for these cars by Chrysler. Original part number 2884759.

by **christer** » 27 Aug 2008 8:21

#3: 1972-1974 AM Radio

by **christer** » 27 Aug 2008 8:25

#4: 1970-1971 AM Radio

It has the two mounting bosses on the lower front , the antenna socket is on the bottom , and the rear brace is on the right side.

Paper tag # 2884 759

by **christer** » 27 Aug 2008 8:32

Not radios, I know, but it still feels like these loudspeaker pic´s fits in this section.

From the ad: Listed are original 6 x 9 speakers for e-body.

by **Jimiboy** » 30 Aug 2008 3:58

Who needs radio when the only sound we want to listen to is the one from the V-8:s? :wink:

by **christer** » 30 Aug 2008 4:28

Jimiboy wrote:Who needs radio when the only sound we want to listen to is the one from the V-8:s?

You got a point there. Maybe I shall delete this thread?

by **DanaProsky** » 31 Aug 2008 2:46

AM Radio.... so-so
FM Radio.... Boring
FM Stereo... A liitle better
Flowmaster Stereo.. Now you got it !!!!!

by **Eddie** » 31 Aug 2008 15:12

Thanks for posting this thread Chris. Very valuable info! :thumbsup:

It took me the longest time and quite a "pretty penny" to get my AM/FM radio for my 70 R/T. (It didnt have the radio when I bought the car. The previous owner threw it away in the late seventies and replaced it with a cheap K-Mart Kraco unit. He also cut the dash to install it :s005:

) I then sent my correct Chrysler Radio to Perf. Instr. to have it rebuilt and some other parts replaced/replated. It looks factory fresh and is correct for my car and it works just fine. I prefer to listen to the exhaust! :lol:

AM sucks anyways--No Metal :lol:

by **christer** » 31 Aug 2008 17:58

airfuelEddie wrote:Thanks for posting this thread Chris.

Thanks Eddie! I think that things like radios are not covered very well in the literature. I guess it is more exciting to write about horsepower, carbs and intakes....To have some pic´s can be a very valuable source when you are trying to restore your car in a correct way or, on the other hand, prevent you from being cheated at a swap-meet.

Btw; I have bought a radio that once belonged to a ´71 Hemi `Cuda (purple with white top). I am trying find this specific car so I maybe can reunite them back together.

by **rtse4406pack** » 01 Sep 2008 3:15

You got a point there. Maybe I shall delete this thread?

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no way,dont delete.any information on the originality of the challengers is always valuable to many restoring a car. :thumbsup:

i think this thread is great as it is great to see the radios these cars came with.

i cant wait to restore my am/fm thumbwheel radio so i can listen to tunes when i am cruising on the highway :wink:

by **christer** » 04 Sep 2008 20:50

From an ad: AM radio from a 1970 Barracuda.

Note the antenna hole on the bottom , the 2 locating pins on the front , and the 2 mounting bolts at the bottom front.

Fits 1970 1971 Challenger & Barracuda

Factory tag # 2884758 2884 759

by **christer** » 04 Sep 2008 20:58

From an ad: ORIGINAL 6 X 9 rear speakers for a 68-71 Mopar E or B Body. These are the CORRECT OEM VERSIONS that were part of the 5 speaker stereo system.

Note: Also used on 1974 ralley challenger.

by **jh27n0b** » 05 Sep 2008 9:25

Hello Christer. Thanks for the pics.

Do you know anyone who sells the small side speakers that fit into the dash?

Bob

by **christer** » 07 Sep 2008 7:35

jh27n0b wrote:Do you know anyone who sells the small side speakers that fit into the dash?

Bob

I have sent you a PM.

by **christer** » 07 Sep 2008 7:45

2884610 E Body Am 8 track radio.

by **christer** » 21 Nov 2008 18:30

From the ad: Original Chrysler AM/FM Stereo radio for 1970-71 Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda/'Cuda models.

Here is a late 1970 & 1971 Ebody Thumbwheel radio. R35 on the fender Tag, This is the AM FM Sterio model. This particular version has the much coveted Auxillary plug and sealing cap that can be used with the floor mounted or console mounted cassete player/recorder that came out late in the 70 model year and most of the 71 model year.

by **christer** » 12 Dec 2008 21:23

christer wrote:#4: 1970-1971 AM Radio

Here is the same radio with the exception that this one is made by Motorola and not Bendix. Right?

factory tag # 2884759

by **christer** » 22 Dec 2008 20:31

christer wrote:From the ad: Original Chrysler AM/FM Stereo radio for 1970-71 Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda/'Cuda models.

Here is the Philps version of the same am fm multiplex thumbwheel radio.

More info: Here is a correct original 1970 only(maybe be used in other years of course)Plymouth Cuda/Dodge Challenger AM/FM thumbwheel radio.Philips brand and Mopar part #2834658.Very tough to find 1st year,1970 style radio.The later year and '71 version had the cassette plug and were a Motorola,so if you want a real 1970 only style radio,this is it.