Thanks guys, I thought it was strange that the opening in the alum strip on the dash of my '71 had an opening so big when I removed the 80's Blaupunkt. I have seen some pics of early 911s with the faceplate you refer to, but I think those were all installed by folks trying to return cars to their original configuration, but without the correct pieces. As for the Beckers; I think Mercedes the minute I see one. They were never original equipment on the Porsche were they? Although, EBay sellers do put Porsche on their Becker sales. I suppose they do look period. Here are some other pics I've found:
Here's a '68 with the Frankfurt installed using the factory aluminum trim. This radio looks like the euro model as evidenced by the short wave button in the middle. But, maybe this is the way '68s were delivered.
Here's a Euro 4 band Frankfurt in a '69. Correct basketweave and knobs looks correct as well.
Here's a '72E with that same radio, little later model, and using a faceplate. Now those look like Becker knobs. Interesting use of a headlamp switch where the foglight switch would go and aren't the rear defrost and cigarette lighters reversed here?
Now here's one that looks right! A '71E with US version Frankfurt 2 band AM/FM on buttons, and knobs look right. This is what I'm shooting for.
