I am working on an early Ford car radio. 1933-1934. The radio has no visible identification. Web searching I was able to come up with the designation of Model-N. The photo and description provided match what I have. Also, it is identified as a Glove-box radio in my searches. I have attached a photo.
I am looking for verification of my information and I am asking for any input concerning schematics or other useful service information.
Thank you, Dave KB7GP
I may also be barking up the wrong tree here. I have a second designation located as a Zenith 5604. No photos were found using that info.
Set looks in good condition for such an early model say 1932-1934
Hi there everyone,
We're basking in+20 C. weather here in the Southern Hemisphere.
Reading your request for information on this radio rang a bell for me.I have recently taken delivery of a good book "The Auto Radio - a Romantic Genealogy " by Donald Matteson.The picture of the set you are enquiring about is ,to me , strikingly similar to the illustration on page 119 of that book showing a 1933 Ford dashboard "showing the famous Glove Box radio". However Mr. Matteson identifies it initially as a Grigsby -Grunow. But according to the text the first 25,00 of these were built by Grigsby- Grunow but toward the end of 1933 this company filed for bankruptcy leaving Ford needing another 30,000 units ,whereupon an order was placed with Zenith to produce the balance.So , I guess, depending on whether yours is an early or late set it could be,if Mr. Matteson is correct,either a Grigsby -Grunow or a Zenith.
If I were more computer literate I would attempt to post a copy of the illustration on line.Maybe my granddaughter will be able to help
Hello David! This is a first for me. I just commented that us "northerners" are only 20 days away from Spring. At the same time I can also say it's 20 days away from Fall! Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary