Radio

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Revision as of 07:54, 24 December 2006

Datsun 1200s had optional AM and AM/FM radios. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) included Clarion, Hitachi, and Ferris.

• Monoraul AM, single speaker
• Mono AM/FM, with single speaker
• Stereo AM/FM, with dual speakers

Stock AM Radio, Ferris - Datsun (Australia)

Stock AM Radio, Hitachi - Datsun (USA, 1972)

Speakers

If your 1200 came with a factory radio, the factory speaker and grille mounted on the kick panel under the dash. The stereo option came with two of these, one for each side.

You can fit high-quality speakers in the original location:
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Custom rear shelf speakers

When the speakers are real big

Subwoofer in Ute

Speaker in door panel

Radio Instruction Card

Here's a radio instruction card, for the Hitach AM radio:

Radio Delete Plate

Perhaps most 1200s came without a radio. Here's the plate:

Alternate Mounting Locations

In center Console

Receiver in glovebox door

Aftermarket Stereos

Most modern stereos are DIN-mounted, requiring you to use an alternate mounting location, or cut the metal dash to fit it. A few companies still offer a two-shaft CD-receiver in a modern design.

amplifiers, equalizers, CD players, etc

mounted in rear-seat area

Pictures