Radio model

[CommanderToasty]

What is the model for the standard AM radio? I see several on eBay. Looking for one if anybody has one, doesn't have to work as it is only for cosmetic purposes.

[Gunslinger]

The radio is a Studebaker number AC-3333 AM radio. It's made by Delco for Studebaker. AM radios for other Studebakers that model year will fit the same...different model numbers but the basic difference is the Avanti model has red illumination and the other Studes used white illumination. Swapping light bulbs is easy enough...with the radio out of the car.

[Mike M]

According to Crockett Sound Lab, from the 1969 Delco Radio Service Manual, '62 Avanti's used model # AC 3305, '63 Avanti's AC 3377, '64 Avanti's AC 3506. The '64 Avanti AM/FM was AC 3500.

These radios used a special dial glass with the edges painted red, to give a red light. The bulb for the dial light was clear. It's an elongated bulb that passes through the circuit board inside the radio.

Internally, the Avanti radio, AC3506 at least, has one more audio frequency amp than at least some Lark radios. At the time, it could have been called a "six transistor radio", as opposed to the "five transistor models. It's also "instant on". There is no capacitor across the "on" switch; so it comes on with a thump.

A lot of Stude radios have the same nose piece and will look right. The special bulb can be dyed. I think you need that elongated bulb to light the dial up right.

Mike M.

Edited October 30, 2011 by Mike M

[Supercharged63]

I own a radio from a Studebaker Hawk. Model AC 3216. Will this fit in a 63 Avanti? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Mark