This is probably my last resort to see if I can get any information on a 6volt Ferris car radio that was given to me.
After some heavy googling I have been unable to find anything on the one that I have. I believe that it must be earlier than the forties as , there is only one dial on it, 6 volt, glass valves, nothing to see what channel your on, it needs an external speaker and is in a copper/brass box.

Can anyone help. I can forward pictures to anyone if they want a better look.

Here's hoping.

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Assuming the valves are 6SK7GT, ECH35, 6SK7GT, 6SQ7GT & 6V6GT, I'd have a look at Ferris Model 77 from arond 1946/47.

The circuit can be found in the AORSM Vol. 6, page 167.

EDIT: If this is what I think it is it will need a external dash mounted speaker and control unit. See ad in Trove Newspapers, Sydney Morning Herald, 19/11/1947, page 9. You could still get the set working without the control unit.

Here are some pictures of various control units. Just click on Advert - Model Listing.tif on the top right hand corner of the page:-

http://www.kevinchant.com/adverts--info.html

Thanks guys,
This radio doesn't actually have any screen on it just the one dial.
As I am not really into this sort of thing I'm more of an antique furniture bloke. Does anyone know what I could get for this?? I think it needs to go to a good home as I believe it is in great conditioin.

Once again thanks in advance.

As mentioned before this Ferris (77?) unit is just the box which would normally be hidden under the dash out of sight. Ferris made the control/speaker unit to suit the dashboards of various makes & models. (see Kevin Chants link in my previous post) The control/speaker unit are connected to the radio unit by 2 flexible cables much like an old speedometer cable.

As a restoration project it would be a quite extensive exercise and not for the faint hearted either. This unit uses a synchronous vibrator which dispenses the need for a rectifier valve. Using such a vibrator in this way is a fairly crude way of providing the DC high-tension to the valves. Finding a good replacement vibrator would be near impossible.

What is it worth? Not a easy question to answer. The only real interest would be amongst vintage car enthusiasts. Then there is the question of a matching control & speaker unit. If I were to sell it I'd put it on eBay with a minimum reserve and let the market place decide.

Ferris 73 And 77 Car Radio Circuit Diagrams