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**Already Gone** · 03-29-2012, 03:36 AM

I recently bought a 69 CST and a 70 CST with the original AM Radio in both. The trucks are 98% original and both have antennas on them. When I turn the radios on the I get nothing, not even static, but the lights on the number bar still work. Is there an inherant problem with these radios when they get old like these. Now I'm dating myself here but these radios don't have tubes, right?

chevy88 · 03-29-2012, 04:00 AM

Just had my cover off to install ipod input jack and didn't see any tubes at all.

**Already Gone** · 03-29-2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Just had my cover off to install ipod input jack and didn't see any tubes at all.

Thanks for the tip and thats a good thing, no tubes !!!

chevy88 · 03-29-2012, 04:22 AM

Did you check the speaker and all the wiring to it?

**Already Gone** · 03-29-2012, 05:29 AM

No, I haven't checked anything yet. Its just strange to me that the same type radios in 2 different trucks from the same era both dont work. I;m just wondering if there is a common problem with these radios as I see working ones go for pretty big money.

cdowns · 03-29-2012, 07:09 AM

check speaker wire and also check to see that the case is well grounded and that the antenna is pluged into it

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-29-2012, 09:12 AM

Antennas can go bad. I would suggest plugging in another antenna as a test.

Jim

**LockDoc** · 03-29-2012, 10:37 AM

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I have found that the biggest problem is the speakers go bad...

LockDoc

03-29-2012, 03:36 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,109	Original AM Radio Question I recently bought a 69 CST and a 70 CST with the original AM Radio in both. The trucks are 98% original and both have antennas on them. When I turn the radios on the I get nothing, not even static, but the lights on the number bar still work. Is there an inherant problem with these radios when they get old like these. Now I'm dating myself here but these radios don't have tubes, right? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-29-2012, 04:00 AM	#2
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Original AM Radio Question Just had my cover off to install ipod input jack and didn't see any tubes at all. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

03-29-2012, 04:22 AM	#4
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Original AM Radio Question Did you check the speaker and all the wiring to it? __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 03-29-2012 at 04:29 AM.

03-29-2012, 05:29 AM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,109	Re: Original AM Radio Question No, I haven't checked anything yet. Its just strange to me that the same type radios in 2 different trucks from the same era both dont work. I;m just wondering if there is a common problem with these radios as I see working ones go for pretty big money. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-29-2012, 07:09 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Original AM Radio Question check speaker wire and also check to see that the case is well grounded and that the antenna is pluged into it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-29-2012, 09:12 AM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Original AM Radio Question Antennas can go bad. I would suggest plugging in another antenna as a test. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-29-2012, 10:37 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,429	Re: Original AM Radio Question - I have found that the biggest problem is the speakers go bad... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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