Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 04-03-2008, 06:40 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...spagenameZWDVW

These prices continue to amaze me. This radio is stated as nice but not mint.

BLAZERMAN · 04-03-2008, 06:50 AM

Actually not a bad price for a restored am/fm radio. I see them go for 200 to 300 all the time for a unit with unknown working condition.

**70cst** · 04-03-2008, 07:28 AM

I guess I am not saying it's not worth $500...just that these prices amaze me.

bowtieboy93 · 04-03-2008, 07:28 AM

looks nice
be cool to have a rare option like that

Arad68 · 04-03-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

looks nice
be cool to have a rare option like that

I used to have one of those. I practically gave it away for $40. I wish I would have known. It even worked.

tommypic · 04-03-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Arad68

I used to have one of those. I practically gave it away for $40. I wish I would have known. It even worked.

I would like to have all the stuff I gave away or threw away in my younger days

dumb an dont know any better I had a few of those too

bad6772 · 04-03-2008, 02:36 PM

i still have mine......was thinking of getting rid of it.......i think i may hang on to it for a while longer now.........

brad_man_72 · 04-04-2008, 04:13 AM

holy #$%^ i better go dig mine out of the trash, it even works, a little. what would i do without this site.

72BlckButy · 04-04-2008, 04:53 AM

27 minutes to go... at it's still at $500

teeitup · 04-04-2008, 06:06 AM

Well I hate to say it but I got more than that in mine, I bought it for $200 and it didn't work, $325 later it works, $525 total

**70cst** · 04-04-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

Well I hate to say it but I got more than that in mine, I bought it for $200 and it didn't work, $325 later it works, $525 total

teeitup...you make a very good point. I bought my radio a number of years ago for $150...although it works it needs a good tune up/reconditioning which will cost about $300...which if added up I will have at least $450. So maybe I shouldn't be amazed with the prices of the AM-FM radios.But...are the factory truck AM-FM radios that rare?

**1970cstblazer** · 04-04-2008, 06:25 AM

I rather pay for the almost correct van AM/FM, than the outrageously priced correct truck radio. The only external difference when installed is the color and font of the numbers. On the very late units, the lens with the cursive Delco logo must be substituted.

**70cst** · 04-04-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I rather pay for the almost correct van AM/FM, than the outrageously priced correct truck radio. The only external difference when installed is the color and font of the numbers. On the very late units, the lens with the cursive Delco logo must be substituted.

1970cstblazer you make a valid point except...if one is trying to keep their truck cosmetically correct as possible...then a factory truck AM-FM radio is the only answer. If one didn't care in being that correct then the van radio would be a good substitute and a much better value. Since my 70cst came factory loaded I wanted to keep the cosmetics as close as possible although 80% of the people would have no clue to the differrence. So it comes down to the need one has in radios. JMHO

tdave00 · 04-04-2008, 09:30 AM

I could find a bunch of other ways to spend $500 on my truck. Come to think of it that's what I paid for my truck

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**1970cstblazer** · 04-04-2008, 03:55 PM

Even the van radios are not a deal anymore. I have seen good working units sell over $300...

Maybe the dial assembly can be reproduced with the correct font and color, and all the slightly incorrect van radios can look totally authentic.

nyncompute · 04-04-2008, 05:36 PM

Geez I better get these on evilbay while the bidding is hot

rstewart09 · 04-04-2008, 05:48 PM

And to think how many of these got thrown away over the years to put in aftermarket 8 tracks or cassette players.

04-03-2008, 06:40 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...spagenameZWDVW These prices continue to amaze me. This radio is stated as nice but not mint. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-03-2008, 06:50 AM	#2
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? Actually not a bad price for a restored am/fm radio. I see them go for 200 to 300 all the time for a unit with unknown working condition. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-03-2008, 07:28 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? I guess I am not saying it's not worth $500...just that these prices amaze me. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-03-2008, 07:28 AM	#4
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? looks nice be cool to have a rare option like that __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

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bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? i still have mine......was thinking of getting rid of it.......i think i may hang on to it for a while longer now.........

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brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? holy #$%^ i better go dig mine out of the trash, it even works, a little. what would i do without this site. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

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04-04-2008, 06:06 AM	#10
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? Well I hate to say it but I got more than that in mine, I bought it for $200 and it didn't work, $325 later it works, $525 total __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-04-2008, 06:25 AM	#12
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,431	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? I rather pay for the almost correct van AM/FM, than the outrageously priced correct truck radio. The only external difference when installed is the color and font of the numbers. On the very late units, the lens with the cursive Delco logo must be substituted. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

04-04-2008, 09:30 AM	#14
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? I could find a bunch of other ways to spend $500 on my truck. Come to think of it that's what I paid for my truck . __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

04-04-2008, 03:55 PM	#15
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,431	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? Even the van radios are not a deal anymore. I have seen good working units sell over $300... Maybe the dial assembly can be reproduced with the correct font and color, and all the slightly incorrect van radios can look totally authentic. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

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04-04-2008, 05:48 PM	#17
rstewart09 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport, Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Ebay AM-FM $500 w/22 Hours to go...Amazing? And to think how many of these got thrown away over the years to put in aftermarket 8 tracks or cassette players. __________________ The start of a new toy 1967 GMC 3/4 ton



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