Bobtaylor Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 HI, My Vitesse has never had a radio fitted. I would like to fit one with the speaker mounted below it. I am after a radio/speaker fitting bracket if any one can help. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 I have one of the modern stainless radio brackets (currently for sale on eBay) that will hold the unit only but not the speaker; if you want one with a built-in speaker they may be harder to find, and the original ones are real hen's teeth. I've found them online before now, but they're getting rarer. This one is the closest I could find to the sort of thing I was looking for, and it was big money. I wonder if anyone makes new fibreglass or plastic versions? Something like this one may be adaptable? Otherwise, it's just a question of waiting until the right one comes along. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970-s-RARE-BLACK-PLASTIC-CLASSIC-CAR-STEREO-CENTRE-CONSOLE-IN-USED-COND/293113722423?hash=item443ef07637:g:f-IAAOSw~G5c-Y9p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Radiomobile fitting instructions were covered in the Courier 223. Also covers aerial fitting. If you want to PM me with your email then I can send a copy. It won't find you a radio mount, but it may help the thought processes. And you will learn about the three screws at the front of the coin tray (unless you have a replacement trans tunnel). Somewhere, I have a template for the speaker housing if you get that far. Quote I wonder if anyone makes new fibreglass or plastic versions? Bill was looking at this when Rarebit was up and running, but I don't think it happened. Shouldn't be difficult to do. Club shop? if anyone's monitoring. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Think Colin is referring to one of these, bottom bit for the speaker is mill board, I think. Not for sale, never fitted a radio in my Vitesse convertible as don't think I could hear it when driving. Regards Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 68vitesse said: Think Colin is referring to one of these, Yes, I had assumed the OP didn't have one to fit and was looking for either an original bracket plus speaker, or a replacement unit like the consoles that were about in the 1960s or 70s. I searched over a coffee this morning and couldn't find any consoles - plenty of period radios, just nothing to mount them in or on. This is the sort of thing that would do if an original isn't forthcoming; both will fit the Herald or Vitesse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Colin, thanks for the pics. Either would be fine. Guess I will just have to keep looking until something comes up. The top picture is probably closest in style to the original. Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Original set-up from October 1964 onwards for Herald and Vitesse. The 948 and early 1200 had brackets under the dash to take a larger radio unit. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Quote bottom bit for the speaker is mill board, I think. Instructions.doc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thank you both for the pictures etc. I know now what I need/want, just have to fine one!!! Cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I've been looking, Bob - nothing as yet, but I'll post once something turns up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I have a radio mount and speaker housing They are in fairly good condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Jeff, I am assuming that you might want to part with them, I have sent you a private message. Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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