AM/FM Radio ID needed... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 11-24-2006, 07:53 PM

I know this isn't original but can anyone narrow down a year or make? I pulled it out of a 68 C-30 Wrecker at the junkyard today. It flips the legend when you switch from AM to FM . It doesn't fit our trucks 2.75x4.75 = too big. The wrecker must have had the dash cut. Only $5 though! THanks....

UPDATE:
sweet mama!!
Radio was from a 69 Camaro, keep your eyes out, it has the angled heat sinks fins, not square. It sold for $380 + shipping. Guy paid me with 1 minute after the auction. I had over 30 people watching the auction and the price jumped $100 in the last 15 seconds! Not bad for an afternoon with the buds junkyard hunting, and only spending $5!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3884873&rd=1,1

ANOTHER UPDATE:
I found another at Carlisle!!! Paid $10 for this one...let's see how high it goes...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2874&rd=1&rd=1

msgross · 11-24-2006, 08:27 PM

after further research it might be from a 69 camaro, chevelle or cutlass. Been selling for $150 on Ebay...

chevy_fatman · 11-24-2006, 08:37 PM

cool score! throw it on ebay and make a quick $145 profit

any '62-'63 impalas there by any chance?

**john** · 11-24-2006, 08:37 PM

Check what a 69 AM-FM is selling for here. Might be worth alot more if it were cleaned up.

http://www.originalcarradios.com/

Rod · 11-24-2006, 10:47 PM

hmmmmm 71-72 chevelle.

msgross · 11-24-2006, 11:13 PM

HOLY $HIT - $850 for a refurbished AM/FM! Maybe I will break out the baby wipes and clean it up a bit first. Maybe that website wants to buy it instead of Ebay...

Chevy Fatman: mostly saw 65-66 Impalas, one convertable. Are you in PA? We hit 4 yards today, found a guy with a lot of Baracudas that my buddy is working on. Shop was closed so we have to go back next week. I'll keep my eye out for one though.

chevy_fatman · 11-25-2006, 12:12 AM

Yeah, I'm about an hour and a half west of you in Hanover, just 15 min south of East Berlin; thanks man

msgross · 11-26-2006, 10:42 PM

Just put it on Ebay and within 1 hour was offered $250 for it. Guy also states that he has a 72 AM/FM and may trade...hmmm cash or truck radio? All I have is a non-working AM in mine. Guy restores them for 200 and resales them for 800-1000 bucks! makes our AM/FM's look cheap...

msgross · 11-26-2006, 10:43 PM

now offered $300 if I include shipping to another guy....any opinoins on which way to go?

**BOSS** · 11-26-2006, 10:51 PM

I would let it ride,if you are getting offers like that i am sure it will go higher.Good luck!!!!

Rod · 11-26-2006, 11:36 PM

Geez I didnt even get $150 for mine year ago.
Must be the season, or demands gone up.

Rod · 11-26-2006, 11:47 PM

I can't complain though...it ended up in this nice 69 el camino, and I was sent a pic of it installed and it worked fine.
It was given a happier life than sitting on my shelf for a few years.

msgross · 11-27-2006, 12:24 AM

were the back heat sink fins angled or square? I guess the angled one's are worth a bit more. i feel greedy by turning down 3 bills for it. It was only online for 2 hours though. I will probably lose out knowing my luck, oh well...i upped the reserve to 275 now.

Aarons72s · 11-27-2006, 10:33 AM

If I was you either take the money and run or the 72 am/fm. Depends on what I want more would decide that. Great find though. Hope you make out well with the radio.

Rod · 11-29-2006, 12:39 AM

Mine were squared fins..but you can look on ebay and see people who admit they altered the fins to fit a 69. The buyer said he got it in there without making any alterations to the fins and this one (69 el camino) had AC too.
$300 would have been fine with me..I'll see if I can find your radio on ebay.

Rod · 11-29-2006, 12:52 AM

I found your sale and the pictures are better there on flea bay. Ill have to revise my year guess as those pics on flebay tell me its a 69 am fm mono.

msgross · 11-29-2006, 12:15 PM

yep, I had offer for 225, 250 and 300. Auction is now up to $202 with 4 days left. Set my reserve @ 275 so hopefully it will make it. it's a but of a gamble but it's not like they are making anymore at GM! and i only paid $5! my Ebay ID is msgross as well for anyone searching for the ad.

Rod · 11-30-2006, 12:09 AM

I'd wager you'll get your $275.

msgross · 11-30-2006, 08:01 AM

I thought about going back to the guy that offered 300 + shipping, might as well see if it makes reserve now. 18 people watching it so it could get exciting.

Rod · 12-02-2006, 12:45 AM

Ya, but 16 watching are board members here...lol.....and are curious.

centsless · 12-02-2006, 06:49 AM

Were the 65-66 impalas for sale? How much do you think one would go for?

msgross · 12-02-2006, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by centsless

Were the 65-66 impalas for sale? How much do you think one would go for?

I would have to get the address off of my buddy, everything in the guys yard looked pretty rough from what we could see. I hope that 16 watchers aren't board members! It's up to $231 with 2 days left and every bidders have been different. I just received another email asking for a BUY IT NOW price....

msgross · 12-02-2006, 10:39 AM

just got offered $350 to sell it early, am I dumb to turn it down? There are 21 people watching the auction so I think it will get into the 300's. I don't care if I lose a little since I only paid $5....

Rod · 12-03-2006, 12:02 AM

Lots of ebay users with last seconds sniper bidding out there.

msgross · 12-03-2006, 11:19 PM

sweet mama!!

sold for $380 + shipping. Guy paid me with 1 minute after the auction. I had over 30 people watching the auction and the price jumped $100 in the last 15 seconds! Not bad for an afternoon with the buds junkyard hunting, and only spending $5!!!!

11-24-2006, 07:53 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	AM/FM Radio ID needed... I know this isn't original but can anyone narrow down a year or make? I pulled it out of a 68 C-30 Wrecker at the junkyard today. It flips the legend when you switch from AM to FM . It doesn't fit our trucks 2.75x4.75 = too big. The wrecker must have had the dash cut. Only $5 though! THanks.... UPDATE: sweet mama!! Radio was from a 69 Camaro, keep your eyes out, it has the angled heat sinks fins, not square. It sold for $380 + shipping. Guy paid me with 1 minute after the auction. I had over 30 people watching the auction and the price jumped $100 in the last 15 seconds! Not bad for an afternoon with the buds junkyard hunting, and only spending $5!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3884873&rd=1,1 ANOTHER UPDATE: I found another at Carlisle!!! Paid $10 for this one...let's see how high it goes... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2874&rd=1&rd=1 Attached Images Last edited by msgross; 04-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

11-24-2006, 08:27 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... after further research it might be from a 69 camaro, chevelle or cutlass. Been selling for $150 on Ebay... Last edited by msgross; 11-24-2006 at 08:27 PM.

11-24-2006, 08:37 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... cool score! throw it on ebay and make a quick $145 profit any '62-'63 impalas there by any chance? __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

11-24-2006, 08:37 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Check what a 69 AM-FM is selling for here. Might be worth alot more if it were cleaned up. http://www.originalcarradios.com/ __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

11-24-2006, 10:47 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... hmmmmm 71-72 chevelle. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-24-2006, 11:13 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... HOLY $HIT - $850 for a refurbished AM/FM! Maybe I will break out the baby wipes and clean it up a bit first. Maybe that website wants to buy it instead of Ebay... Chevy Fatman: mostly saw 65-66 Impalas, one convertable. Are you in PA? We hit 4 yards today, found a guy with a lot of Baracudas that my buddy is working on. Shop was closed so we have to go back next week. I'll keep my eye out for one though.

11-25-2006, 12:12 AM	#7
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Yeah, I'm about an hour and a half west of you in Hanover, just 15 min south of East Berlin; thanks man __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

11-26-2006, 10:42 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Just put it on Ebay and within 1 hour was offered $250 for it. Guy also states that he has a 72 AM/FM and may trade...hmmm cash or truck radio? All I have is a non-working AM in mine. Guy restores them for 200 and resales them for 800-1000 bucks! makes our AM/FM's look cheap...

11-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... now offered $300 if I include shipping to another guy....any opinoins on which way to go?

11-26-2006, 10:51 PM	#10
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... I would let it ride,if you are getting offers like that i am sure it will go higher.Good luck!!!! __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

11-26-2006, 11:36 PM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Geez I didnt even get $150 for mine year ago. Must be the season, or demands gone up. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-26-2006, 11:47 PM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... I can't complain though...it ended up in this nice 69 el camino, and I was sent a pic of it installed and it worked fine. It was given a happier life than sitting on my shelf for a few years. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife. Last edited by Rod; 11-26-2006 at 11:54 PM.

11-27-2006, 12:24 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... were the back heat sink fins angled or square? I guess the angled one's are worth a bit more. i feel greedy by turning down 3 bills for it. It was only online for 2 hours though. I will probably lose out knowing my luck, oh well...i upped the reserve to 275 now.

11-27-2006, 10:33 AM	#14
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... If I was you either take the money and run or the 72 am/fm. Depends on what I want more would decide that. Great find though. Hope you make out well with the radio.

11-29-2006, 12:39 AM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Mine were squared fins..but you can look on ebay and see people who admit they altered the fins to fit a 69. The buyer said he got it in there without making any alterations to the fins and this one (69 el camino) had AC too. $300 would have been fine with me..I'll see if I can find your radio on ebay.



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11-29-2006, 12:52 AM	#16
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... I found your sale and the pictures are better there on flea bay. Ill have to revise my year guess as those pics on flebay tell me its a 69 am fm mono. Last edited by Rod; 11-29-2006 at 12:59 AM.

11-29-2006, 12:15 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... yep, I had offer for 225, 250 and 300. Auction is now up to $202 with 4 days left. Set my reserve @ 275 so hopefully it will make it. it's a but of a gamble but it's not like they are making anymore at GM! and i only paid $5! my Ebay ID is msgross as well for anyone searching for the ad.

11-30-2006, 12:09 AM	#18
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... I'd wager you'll get your $275.

11-30-2006, 08:01 AM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... I thought about going back to the guy that offered 300 + shipping, might as well see if it makes reserve now. 18 people watching it so it could get exciting.

12-02-2006, 12:45 AM	#20
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Ya, but 16 watching are board members here...lol.....and are curious.

12-02-2006, 06:49 AM	#21
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Were the 65-66 impalas for sale? How much do you think one would go for? __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

12-02-2006, 10:39 AM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... just got offered $350 to sell it early, am I dumb to turn it down? There are 21 people watching the auction so I think it will get into the 300's. I don't care if I lose a little since I only paid $5....

12-03-2006, 12:02 AM	#24
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... Lots of ebay users with last seconds sniper bidding out there.

12-03-2006, 11:19 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: AM/FM Radio ID needed... sweet mama!! sold for $380 + shipping. Guy paid me with 1 minute after the auction. I had over 30 people watching the auction and the price jumped $100 in the last 15 seconds! Not bad for an afternoon with the buds junkyard hunting, and only spending $5!!!!

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