Does anybody know where I can buy a working AM/FM radio for a '73 FJ40?
Need Radio '73 FJ40
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The AM/FM wasn't an option until '80. I don't know if they have exactly the same plugs; probably. CruiserParts.net has them listed on their site for $150.
I've seen an oem Toyota underdash 8-track player on ebay before...
I've seen an oem Toyota underdash 8-track player on ebay before...
If you are just looking for a functional radio that will fit in the dash without cutting, look for a twin shaft radio from the late 70's - mid 80's with a cassette player in the salvage yards or flea-bay. If you are after a 'correct' radio for a restoration, be prepared to pay $150.00 or more for a mono OEM radio. And as stated by Eddy, an AM/FM radio was not offered for your year, so it wouldn't be correct anyway.
I've heard that radios from mini-trucks fit, imagine an ancient Corona or Corolla would fit. (Buy a '74 corona beater, not running for a hundred bucks. Take out the radio and sell the rest for a hundred bucks.)
That's what I used...found it a a swap meet for $10.00. Works great, looks like it belongs there, has presets, and is stereo.
Pics and a model number please.
Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN; in English, the German Institute for Standardization) is the German national organization for standardization...
That means they're supposed to be all the same. The DIN mount Sony I have is about 5mm too big to fit the width of this hole. Maybe the Pioneer is DIN-sized on the outside of their rails, but the actual stereo is smaller? Did you use the original rails, or a home-made mounting system?
Your hole is cut out for that to fit like that. There should be some metal showing between the pads.
I'll look for a picture. Edit: best I could find. The bezel of the stock radio covers some metal as well as what you can see.
I'll look for a picture. Edit: best I could find. The bezel of the stock radio covers some metal as well as what you can see.
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JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
x2 here's a pic of the opening...only one side has the pad...but...you can see how it sticks past the padding
maybe Fast Eddy has a pic of both pads inplace?
I see mine must be enlarged. I drive mine to work daily so enjoy the tunes more than having correct radio.
skully3
SILVER Star
heres a pic of mine it original late model 72/ 73 pardon the po crappie paintjob..as you can see both pads are there...opening is small.
I'd love to have my Sony removable-face DIN in the dash, but not nearly enough to cut out the hole bigger.
With a radio? You can get an AM radio pretty cheap. If you want a plate, you can get those too, but not cheap for what they are. They usually go for about $70. I just sent email to this guy who makes repros for $36:
TOYOTA FJ40 RADIO DELETE PLATE - eBay (item 230597873228 end time Mar-21-11 12:44:27 PDT)
To be honest - I want the cheapest option to fill the hole
Let me know what this guy says if you wouldn't mind. Thanks,
Jonny
I would not hack up the dash either, sometimes others pave the way for you.
I asked about group-buy pricing. He's retired and casts them one-at-a-time, so that's a "no".
He's sending a Paypal invoice to me for one. I'll post up a review when I get it.
