1962 falcon radio

[Willit Stop]

Hi guys. I have a 62 falcon radio that I'll never use.Maybe someone here can. I would like to see if it works first, but I'm a little unsure of the wiring. It has two black wires on the drivers side. One is 6" long with a male bullet connector. The other is 26" long with a male spade connector. Where do these go? On the back side there is a bakalite plate 1 1/4" X 1/2" with 2 small holes. One being a little bigger than the other. What plugs into these? And, is the radio grounded through the case? I'm kinda anxious to see if it works. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

 

[Willit Stop]

I forgot to mention.....It's a model 04md.

 

[miker98038]

In general, a radio got power and a light circuit. I’d guess (operative word guess) the longer one plugged into the light sw on the parking light circuit, and the male bullet into a females (or female female connector) for the power feed. The Bakelite was the speaker connection. Grounded thru the radio chassis to dash mounting. Should be an antenna connection also.

 

[Willit Stop]

Thanks a bunch. I'm not the best when it comes to electrical. I have noticed though that they never put enough smoke in the wires. Once the smoke is gone it quits working. Again, thanks.

 

[miker98038]

It works on negative ground too.

 

[Willit Stop]

Thanks for the help and the chuckle.

 

[miker98038]

I owned an E Jag once. Buy the smoke by the case.

 

[Willit Stop]

I saw a t shirt at a car show years ago.... "Lucas. Lord Of Darkness".

 

[ms fowler]

I think Lucas gets a bum rap--he did not invent darkness---just the sudden and unexpected presence of it.

 

[miker98038]

Yes, and quiet. From the fuel pump failing to the ignition circuit.