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dads longhorn · 08-20-2012, 12:01 PM

72super, I'm glad it worked out for you. I liked Jerrys attention to detail too. Glad you finally have a radio that work.

Tuff Gong · 08-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Radio looks great!!! glad to hear you are happy with the shop.

**72 Super** · 08-20-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

If you don't mind me asking, about what does that service cost? I know it is a case by case deal for pricing, but I'm just wondering a ballpark to decide if I want to do this to my AM/FM

The total was $170.75 including the return shipping. When I first asked for a quote, Jerry stated without seeing it in person and going by description I gave him, he quoted me $150.

Thanks,
Ray

**72 Super** · 08-20-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dads longhorn

72super, I'm glad it worked out for you. I liked Jerrys attention to detail too. Glad you finally have a radio that work.

Thanks again and I am definitely satisfied.

**72 Super** · 08-20-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Radio looks great!!! glad to hear you are happy with the shop.

Thanks Brian!

BurnoutNova · 08-20-2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 Super

The total was $170.75 including the return shipping. When I first asked for a quote, Jerry stated without seeing it in person and going by description I gave him, he quoted me $150.

Thanks,
Ray

Wow.. to think I've been cruising without tunes for 4 years. Enough... In emailing them tomorrow!
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**gmc 2500 4x4** · 12-08-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Update: I had Jerry at http://www.electrodesign.us/ Refurbish my radio. The main reason I chose him after asking for references on here was his communication and detailed emails. He would go over everything via email that needed attention in great detail.

This particular radio I have had since 93-94. It was under the seat of an 1972 Cheyenne Super truck I bought years back. The dial wouldn't switch from AM to FM, so I pulled the faceplate off to see it I could at least get it to work, but the cord was broken. Well I just left it on my work bench for many years until recently. I had misplaced the screws that held the faceplate on and one of the volume control nuts,it had over spray on it, even on the lens etc. Jerry was a little scared to buff the Lens, but it came better than he anticipated it would. I haven't hooked it up yet as I don't have an usable speaker here, but I am really happy with the overall appearance.

Thanks to everyone for all the references and recommendations. I am sure the other places / people do great work too, I just felt confortable going with Jerry.

From my experience I definitely recommend Jerry and will use him again in the future.

Thanks to member (dads longhorn) for recommending Electrodesign.

Here are a couple pictures. I didn't have anything replated.

Thank,
Ray

thanx for this info!!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-08-2012, 04:58 PM

Ray thanks for sharing the helpful follow-up. I've got an AM/FM that could use some detailing. Did you have an MP3/aux jack installed?

**72 Super** · 12-09-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Ray thanks for sharing the helpful follow-up. I've got an AM/FM that could use some detailing. Did you have an MP3/aux jack installed?

Pete, no I didn't on that one pictured. I may have Jerry rebuild the one in my 72 4x4 I just got recently and I will have him to install an MP3/aux jack in that one as I plan or driving this truck a bit more daily.

Jerry is a great guy to work with!

Thanks,
Ray

**DeadheadNM** · 01-28-2013, 08:41 PM

Thanks Ray and dads longhorn!

Just my truck am/fm back from Jerry at Electrodesign. His service and quality was top notch!!! I had an aux jack installed....

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 01-28-2013, 08:56 PM

he will be redoing one i have, i heard he is great

69-72 · 12-05-2014, 09:12 AM

Just a FYI. I emailed Jerry for a quote and he responded saying he doesn't do anything except for Corvette radios any more.

Lokin4AReason · 12-05-2014, 09:27 AM

now thats uncool =0(

**Already Gone** · 12-05-2014, 10:28 AM

subscribed

**DeadheadNM** · 12-05-2014, 08:22 PM

I recently had Greg at SM Electrotech redo another OEM AM/FM radio and am very pleased with his work: http://www.turnswitch.com/

He sells USA made repro speakers for our trucks that sound a lot better than the OEM examples.

**Blue/72** · 12-06-2014, 12:24 AM

You could also go with Gary Tayman radio conversions. He takes stock am radios and converts them to am/fm radio with all new radio parts and guts and has iPod connection, Bluetooth, and it keeps the original am faceplate and all the original buttons and knobs and they work as original. He does am/fm radios too. I had a retro sound for 5 years and really didn't like it at all so I sent my am radio out and has it converted and I am amazed at how nice it is and how good the sound is and it's cheaper than evereybody else at only $385 or so. It had multiple inputs for things like subs, and extra speakers. I LOVE mine

slikside · 12-06-2014, 11:43 AM

subd.

joecaruso · 12-06-2014, 01:40 PM

If you're not concerned with keeping the original radio Mike Hagan builds a very high quality radio. I replace my factory am radio with one of his over the summer and the quality is top notch. Its virtually identical to the original with digital internals. These are hand build to order and well worth the cost and wait. Just a thought

http://www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio...reo-radio.html

08-20-2012, 12:01 PM	#26
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 369	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration 72super, I'm glad it worked out for you. I liked Jerrys attention to detail too. Glad you finally have a radio that work.

08-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#27
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration Radio looks great!!! glad to hear you are happy with the shop.

12-08-2012, 04:58 PM	#33
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration Ray thanks for sharing the helpful follow-up. I've got an AM/FM that could use some detailing. Did you have an MP3/aux jack installed? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-28-2013, 08:41 PM	#35
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration Thanks Ray and dads longhorn! Just my truck am/fm back from Jerry at Electrodesign. His service and quality was top notch!!! I had an aux jack installed.... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-28-2013, 08:56 PM	#36
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,972	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration he will be redoing one i have, i heard he is great

12-05-2014, 09:12 AM	#37
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration Just a FYI. I emailed Jerry for a quote and he responded saying he doesn't do anything except for Corvette radios any more. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

12-05-2014, 09:27 AM	#38
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration now thats uncool =0( __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

12-05-2014, 10:28 AM	#39
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration subscribed __________________ 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

12-05-2014, 08:22 PM	#40
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration I recently had Greg at SM Electrotech redo another OEM AM/FM radio and am very pleased with his work: http://www.turnswitch.com/ He sells USA made repro speakers for our trucks that sound a lot better than the OEM examples. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-06-2014, 12:24 AM	#41
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,381	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration You could also go with Gary Tayman radio conversions. He takes stock am radios and converts them to am/fm radio with all new radio parts and guts and has iPod connection, Bluetooth, and it keeps the original am faceplate and all the original buttons and knobs and they work as original. He does am/fm radios too. I had a retro sound for 5 years and really didn't like it at all so I sent my am radio out and has it converted and I am amazed at how nice it is and how good the sound is and it's cheaper than evereybody else at only $385 or so. It had multiple inputs for things like subs, and extra speakers. I LOVE mine __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

12-06-2014, 11:43 AM	#42
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,179	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration subd. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

12-06-2014, 01:40 PM	#43
joecaruso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gloucester Massachusetts Posts: 72	Re: Factory AM/FM Radio restoration If you're not concerned with keeping the original radio Mike Hagan builds a very high quality radio. I replace my factory am radio with one of his over the summer and the quality is top notch. Its virtually identical to the original with digital internals. These are hand build to order and well worth the cost and wait. Just a thought http://www.mikehaganantiqueautoradio...reo-radio.html



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