WTD: Early Hitachi Radio (1970) for 240z

So just putting this out here for now. No rush at all. Since I think I managed to score an early 'arrow' type antenna I'm continuing the theme and looking for the head unit to suit it, looks like this..

I believe the model code is: TM-1081ZA

Looking for 1 in any condition. Working or busted - missing faceplate etc.. it doesn't matter.

Ideally you have something that's been sitting in your garage forever and you'd like to see the back of it

Would be a good project to tinker with and restore and would look the ducks nuts in my 240z .

Reference photo below is HS30 00151 (sister car to #150).

I was hoping to get 1 a bit cheaper than that. I don't mind if it needs restoration. That's half the fun isn't it?

It does look mint though.

Sadly got outbid on this 1 the other day.

http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w112939564

$150 for a non-working radio. I would have paid more too, but got outbid at the last few mins.

Gav, I have a a radio but with # TM-1081ZB(S) bare with no knobs or face etc... Let me know if its suitable.

Gav, I have a a radio but with # TM-1081ZB(S) bare with no knobs or face etc... Let me know if its suitable.

Hi Dimitri,

TM-1081ZB(S) appears to be the same (if maybe a little different internally?) - based on these links it appears to have the antenna switch at the right hand side. Is that what your 1 looks like?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Datsun-240Z-AM-Seek-Scan-Radio-70-71-Use-YOUR-Faceplate-Knobs-Save-Big-OEM-/251674148800

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/electrical-s30/38124-oem-z-radio-questione.html

This is what the later 71-73 radio looks like for comparison.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Datsun-240Z-AM-FM-Radio-70-73-Restored-OEM-Stunning-/291264696465

Same seller has one without faceplate and knobs for $625. He restores the radios and sells them. His stuff does look immaculate. Maybe if you found a non-working one with the faceplate and knobs and then bought that one it might save you a bit. Big$ for a radio, but guessing early 240 ones are hard to come by. You going the OEM path on the gold one now Gav? Cheers

Early ones can be found but seems I'm not the only person who wants 1. I am trying to keep the car as OEM as possible. I will likely install a modern head unit somewhere out of sight like under the glove box etc.. I don't really want to use it for sound, more for keeping the interior looking correct.

Thanks mate, but I got this at the BBQ on Saturday.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,13624.msg161255.html#msg161255

I just need to find an antenna switch now (couple on eBay) and faceplate -hoping for a reproduction to be made soon if not it's 3D printer time.

Now looking for a 72 style radio. With the left right antenna switch.