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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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What was the first year that FM radio was offered? Also, was this the first year for 4 wheel disk brakes? :banghead:
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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65 for the disk brakes-----I would think the fm radio would appear in the late 50's---maybe 58--59 or so----------------
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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Thanks
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AM-FM radio was first offered late in the '63 model year.
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AM-FM radio was first offered late in the '63 model year.
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thanks for the info
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