Radio vendor

[John M.]

Are there any vendors out there that deal with vintage Delco radios?

Refurbishing and or selling reconditioned units?

Vintage 1969.

Thanks

[Craig O.]

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search archives lots of testimonials on this subject.

[John M.]

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Thanks Craig.

[Jack H.]

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Plus, know what you're looking for (PN, date, configuration) when you shop because there are quite a few novices out there who'll sell you HALF of a radio!

Without knowing/understanding the early Shark radio system (two piece system: basic radio chassis + remote underdash convector unit), guys get the 'big' piece thinking they've got the who radio when in fact, they've only got half of the system...

[Tom W.]

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John:
I recently sent my U79 Radio & components to Jerry Rudbeck (formerly with D&M Resto) and was very happy with the result. The radio and accompaning stereo components were in a box, wires all cut, & in unknown condition. Jerry refurbished the whole system, added an iPod input jack into the rear of the radio unit, and advised me on speakers. Only 8-10 ohm spkrs are recommended when using a stock radio setup.

The iPod sounds awesome & the cable can easily be tucked away if judges are around. I highly recommend Jerry. Here's his email addr:
jerry@electrodesign.us

Good Luck, Tom

[John M.]

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For now I'm just looking for something cosmetically correct to fill a hole that's not surface rusted.

I saw a 1969 (1/2 radio) as mentioned, no guarentee it worked, and it sold for over $400.

Nuts.

You'de think you could find a cosmetically nice, non operational radio for $100.

[Ken A.]

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Cosmeticly nice/non functional is an oxymoron

[John M.]

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Perhaps.

Cosmetically nice, "non guarenteed" operational maybe.

More than likely I'll never finish the installation as I never have had sound systems in my classic cars.

I much prefer experiencing the sounds of the motor and the road.

I just have to correctly fill a hole.

Are the radio front plates asthetically the same from 69-72?

[Ken A.]

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Perhaps.


Are the radio front plates asthetically the same from 69-72?

Yes, The same