History of the manufacturer
Air Chief, (brand of NASCO), National Automotive Service Company (General Motors-Holden); Melbourne.
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| Name: | Air Chief, (brand of NASCO), National Automotive Service Company (General Motors-Holden); Melbourne. (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | airchief |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
National Automotive Service Company (NASCO), (Air Chief) National Automotive Service Company (NASCO) was a division of General Motors-Holden’s, Ltd. and sold accessories for Holden & US/UK GM vehicles. Car radios were manufactured by Radio Corporation (Astor/EIL) & often shared the same models with Astor branded versions. Advertising for Air Chief Car radios starts in 1937. Schematics for Air Chief Car radios are listed in the 1949 to 1954 AORSM’s and the companies address is Salmon Street, Port Melbourne.
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| Founded: | 1937 |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 49/50 | Air Chief CS [With 6V6GT valve] | 6BA6 | 2 unit car radio with custom fitted control head to suit General Motors vehicles. It... |
| AUS | 54 | Air Chief RL | 6BA6 | This model uses a non-synchronous vibrator power supply and permeability tuning. |
| AUS | 54 | Air Chief RM | 6BA6 | This model uses a non-synchronous vibrator power supply and permeability tuning. |
| AUS | 66 | Air Chief MN-C12N | AT313 | This model was especially designed for the Holden models HD and HR. |
| AUS | 52–57 | Air Chief CS [With 6AQ5 & 6X4 valve.] | 6BA6 | 2 unit car radio with custom fitted control head to suit General Motors vehicles. |
| AUS | 55 | Air Chief SS | 6BA6 | Air Chief car radio manufactured by Astor/EIL for NASCO, division of General Motors Holden... |
| AUS | 58 | CRM | 12AU6 | |
| AUS | 56 | Air Chief DRL | 6AU6 | Air Chief car radio manufactured by Astor/EIL for NASCO, division of General Motors Holden... |
| AUS | 55 | Air Chief SR | 6BA6 | Air Chief car radio manufactured by Astor/EIL for NASCO, division of General Motors Holden... |
| AUS | 59 | Diamond Dot CQJ | 6ES6 | Custom fittings available to suit Chevolet, Pontiac & FB Holden. See also Astor Dia... |
| AUS | 56 | Air Chief DRM | 6AU6 | Air Chief car radio manufactured by Astor/EIL for NASCO, division of General Motors Holden... |
| AUS | 63 | Diamond Dot MN-C6B | AT17 | This model was designed specifically for the EH and EJ Holden cars. Manual tuning. B... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Air Chief advertisement from the West Australian (WA), April 1, 1937.
Air Chief advertisement from the Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) November 2, 1942
Air Chief advertisement from the Canberra Times (ACT) May 7, 1957.
Air Chief advertisement from the Business (NSW) December 4, 1957.
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