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  • Paul and Judson
    1st Gear
    • Sep 2010
    • 110

    Series III Radio

    Julian's post about the lower dash got me wondering about a radio on the Series III. Was one offered as an original option? If so, what type of radio was offered? Where was it placed?

    Thanks
  • knac1234
    4th Gear
    • Nov 2010
    • 442

    #2
    I'll second Paul's curiousity on that.

    I would have thought it might have been a generic British Leyland radio from the parts bin (I used to have an original in my 73 BGT), however the depth of it (as was a subject of conversation in my original dash thread) was the same as a modern radio. I have yet to look to see if it will fit, however.

    Anyone actually have one installed from new (in I assume that place in the lower dash to the left of the gauge pod)?

    Julian
    Julian
    72 Series III NAS
    03 Disco
    04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
    2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
    65 MGB / 73 MGBGT
    71 RHD Hillman Super Imp

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    • westcoastkevin
      1st Gear
      • Jan 2011
      • 162

      #3
      I should hope it is marine grade what with all the leaks.

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      • TedW
        5th Gear
        • Feb 2007
        • 887

        #4
        Originally posted by westcoastkevin
        I should hope it is marine grade what with all the leaks.
        Ha! Funny but true.

        I've never seen a radio option in any brochure (I've got a bunch) or supplemental parts book. I also have a reprint of an optional equipment catalog from around 1970 - nothing there, either.

        Would love to be proven wrong, though.

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        • Paul and Judson
          1st Gear
          • Sep 2010
          • 110

          #5
          I saw an optional equipment list for the Series II on Terry Ann's site that shows a "Motorola powered transistor radio" available as an option for $58. Maybe LR did away with this option for the Series III?

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          • MJL
            Low Range
            • Oct 2007
            • 82

            #6
            I bought my Ser III in 1998 from the original owner. It had the Motorola radio fitted - I can't find any pictures that show where it was mounted but I'll keep looking. It was a Motorola Model TM81A AM Radio and was a transistor model.

            I still have it along with the owners manual and speaker. I have no way of knowing whether the radio was fitted as a dealer option at the time of purchase (one thing I didn't get was the original invoice) or if it was fitted at the factory.

            I'm attaching a couple of pictures. Please excuse the dust on the radio - it has been sitting in my basement for many years.

            Mike

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            • MJL
              Low Range
              • Oct 2007
              • 82

              #7
              This is the only picture I could find of the inside. It is not very clear but you will be able to see the radio to the left of the ash tray under the dash.

              I also found the original spec sheet that listed all the optional extras. A radio was not listed but the radio interference suppressors pre-insatlled at the factory were indicating that the radio was probably a dealer option. Which makes sense given the different parts of the world these things were shipped to.

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              • Rat Patrol
                1st Gear
                • Nov 2006
                • 162

                #8
                MJL,
                Was the speaker located in under the passenger's seat, behind your legs when seated?

                My SIII has a speaker, appears to be factory, mounted in that location but no radio or signs of a radio being mounted.

                I purchased mine from the second owner; he was unsure as well.
                1973 Series III 88. "PHYDXO"

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                • Paul and Judson
                  1st Gear
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 110

                  #9
                  Mike,

                  PM sent.

                  Paul

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                  • MJL
                    Low Range
                    • Oct 2007
                    • 82

                    #10
                    I don't believe the speaker was under the passenger seat. I think it was under the dash somewhere. I just don't recall

                    Sorry
                    Mike

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