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Does this set have the two redish tuning dials mounted in the center of the dash? radio tuned in stages,Or does it have the "T" handle mounted on the right side of the dash? , I have a 1930 Transitone and some parts to the 29 Transitone, in your metal box under the floor is where your "B" batterys go Auto radios did not have power supplies until 1932, first was the motor generator, then the vibrator power supply .
Was this radio built by AUTOMOBILE RADIO CORPS. or PHILCO? THE 1929 and 1930 Transitones where built by ARC and not Philco, the first Philco Transitone was built in 1931 ,model TRANSITONE 3 , if you have a 29 Transitone it would originally have a horn speaker the 30 has the drum , I also have a 1931 Transitone 3, made by Philco that also uses the "B" batterys.
I have the service and installation manual for the 1930 Transitone and the same with a "TEMPLET" for the Transitone 3. I'm interseted with talking to you PLEASE contact me, BILL

Hey Bill
The radio does have 2 tuning dials in the center of the dash. The standard dash layout for a Stutz is a small group of gauges in the center. With the radio option the instruments are on both the left and right. It really is an impressive layout. I have not seen another like it. It is very similar to the photo of a lady tuning a Transitone Radio at http://www.philcoradio.com. The radio speaker has a large horseshoe shaped magnet protruding into the engine compartment. I assume this is the horn magnet. The volume control is on one side with the battery switch on the other. Although it was over 35 years ago when the car was restored, I recall seeing a portable head phone for listening while driving. The jack is there in the dashboard but the earpiece has not been seen since.
I cannot tell who made the radio as it is installed. I use the car for shows and parades a lot during the summer and the radio ellicits quite a bit of interest. I really want to be able to turn it on. During the fall of this year I want to remove it and go from there. Thank you for your help.
Doug