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Bowtie001 · 09-08-2007, 07:40 AM

I am looking for an old, non working, original or original looking radio. I don't know how much someone would charge (if at all) for such a thing, but let me know what you have and what you want. Pictures help. Also, my truck is a GMC, so am I pretty much stuck getting a radio with a bowtie emblem? A GMC logo would be better.

Thanks
-Brian

msgross · 09-08-2007, 08:15 AM

I found a very nice AM radio on Ebay for $40. It has "GM" on the front...

RicksTrucks · 09-08-2007, 09:48 AM

GMC and Chevrolet AM radios both say GM on the front. What condition? I have about a dozen.

Bowtie001 · 09-08-2007, 02:46 PM

Really the only thing I care about regarding condition is the face. All that matters is that it looks nice... I am taking care of the rest. Even if it doesn't look nice, I can make it as long as there is not something missing or terribly damaged. Send some pictures. They do not have to work.

-Brian

Bowtie001 · 09-12-2007, 08:17 AM

The last guy must have deleted his post.

Any luck finding any in your stash?
-Brian

RicksTrucks · 09-12-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtie001

Any luck finding any in your stash?
-Brian

Sorry, when we moved I piled everything in the shop and haven't found that box yet. But still looking.

Alberta Newbie · 09-14-2007, 04:01 PM

When you find the box, if you find 2, could you PM me as well?

I'm thinking about the mod I've seen here with the replaced volume control, so I just want it to look decent.

I have a GMC too, but it sounds like the radios all look the same

crzngmychvy · 09-14-2007, 06:39 PM

Put me in line too please. thanks!

crzngmychvy · 09-16-2007, 01:53 PM

Update? thanks!

RicksTrucks · 09-16-2007, 09:45 PM

I will try to go through my stuff Monday and see what I have that I don't need. Will post pics when found.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-17-2007, 05:34 AM

Bowtie001,

Since you did not reply, I assumed you had one. I was leaving town on the 12th, so I deleted the post. (I was within 50 miles of where you live, in Arden,NC and I had hoped to have you pick it up as I would have taken it with me).

If you still need the radio, let me know.

Jim

Bowtie001 · 09-17-2007, 07:51 AM

Yeah - I still do, but I'm not in a big hurry. Sorry I've been a little slow to respond... works been crazy and the wife got into an accident ($$$$).
-Brian

camaroman · 09-17-2007, 09:10 AM

I have an original 71 AM radio in working condition in NC

Bowtie001 · 09-17-2007, 09:13 AM

snap a pic and quote me a price
Thanks
-Brian

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-17-2007, 08:47 PM

Brian,

Here is the pic of the radio as posted previously. $15 shipped to your door.

Jim

longhorn70gmc · 09-17-2007, 09:19 PM

Thats a good deal,
I got mine for that price out of a 70 about 3 months ago.

crzngmychvy · 09-17-2007, 10:09 PM

I think I am in line after Brian and Alberta Newbie, just checking in to say I'm still looking for one. Thanks guys - Simon

crzngmychvy · 09-19-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzngmychvy

I think I am in line after Brian and Alberta Newbie, just checking in to say I'm still looking for one. Thanks guys - Simon

I don't want to break any rules or hijack a thread, so just checking in to see if I can get one of the radios already listed. Thanks!

RicksTrucks · 09-19-2007, 11:42 PM

Still don't have mine out for pics yet, but they will be more than that.

Bowtie001 · 09-20-2007, 08:14 AM

I was hoping to have a few choices for condition and whatnot. Can you give me estimates of both condition and price in comparison?

RicksTrucks · 09-20-2007, 12:33 PM

I believe all of mine have no rust and the faces are pretty clean (minimal, if any scratches or pitting). When I purchased them I think they averaged around $40 each - most from running trucks, but not sure which ones work - haven't tested all of them.

Just did a quick scan of ones sold on eBay and came up with an average of about $35.

Bowtie001 · 09-20-2007, 01:10 PM

I think all considered I'll go with Jim's. I'll speak with high command tonight about payment methods.

Thanks everyone
-Brian

billsbowtie · 09-20-2007, 11:04 PM

i have this motorola or something like that looks ok but i have not tested it $20.00 shipped in the u.s. if anyone else needs one.

Bowtie001 · 10-02-2007, 12:13 PM

OK, I have set Paypal to retrieve $15 from my checking account. Buying another car for the wife as a replacement and waiting for the insurance company took up a lot of time and we did not have a good idea of how much money we were going to be left with. At any rate, sorry for the delay, but it IS coming.
-Brian

Bowtie001 · 10-05-2007, 12:07 PM

Jim, what's your paypal addy?
-Brian

09-08-2007, 07:40 AM	#1
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Original radio WTB WTBG I am looking for an old, non working, original or original looking radio. I don't know how much someone would charge (if at all) for such a thing, but let me know what you have and what you want. Pictures help. Also, my truck is a GMC, so am I pretty much stuck getting a radio with a bowtie emblem? A GMC logo would be better. Thanks -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-08-2007, 08:15 AM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I found a very nice AM radio on Ebay for $40. It has "GM" on the front... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-08-2007, 09:48 AM	#3
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG GMC and Chevrolet AM radios both say GM on the front. What condition? I have about a dozen. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

09-08-2007, 02:46 PM	#4
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Really the only thing I care about regarding condition is the face. All that matters is that it looks nice... I am taking care of the rest. Even if it doesn't look nice, I can make it as long as there is not something missing or terribly damaged. Send some pictures. They do not have to work. -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-12-2007, 08:17 AM	#5
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG The last guy must have deleted his post. Any luck finding any in your stash? -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-14-2007, 04:01 PM	#7
Alberta Newbie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 99	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG When you find the box, if you find 2, could you PM me as well? I'm thinking about the mod I've seen here with the replaced volume control, so I just want it to look decent. I have a GMC too, but it sounds like the radios all look the same

09-14-2007, 06:39 PM	#8
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Put me in line too please. thanks! __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-16-2007, 01:53 PM	#9
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Update? thanks! __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-16-2007, 09:45 PM	#10
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I will try to go through my stuff Monday and see what I have that I don't need. Will post pics when found. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

09-17-2007, 05:34 AM	#11
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Bowtie001, Since you did not reply, I assumed you had one. I was leaving town on the 12th, so I deleted the post. (I was within 50 miles of where you live, in Arden,NC and I had hoped to have you pick it up as I would have taken it with me). If you still need the radio, let me know. 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

09-17-2007, 07:51 AM	#12
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Yeah - I still do, but I'm not in a big hurry. Sorry I've been a little slow to respond... works been crazy and the wife got into an accident ($$$$). -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-17-2007, 09:10 AM	#13
camaroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 12	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I have an original 71 AM radio in working condition in NC __________________ 71 c-10 ,69 c-10 and 94Z28 400 WHP

09-17-2007, 09:13 AM	#14
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG snap a pic and quote me a price Thanks -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-17-2007, 08:47 PM	#15
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Brian, Here is the pic of the radio as posted previously. $15 shipped to your door. 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 Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 10-08-2007 at 07:59 PM.

09-17-2007, 09:19 PM	#16
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Thats a good deal, I got mine for that price out of a 70 about 3 months ago. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!



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09-17-2007, 10:09 PM	#17
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I think I am in line after Brian and Alberta Newbie, just checking in to say I'm still looking for one. Thanks guys - Simon __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-19-2007, 11:42 PM	#19
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Still don't have mine out for pics yet, but they will be more than that. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

09-20-2007, 08:14 AM	#20
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I was hoping to have a few choices for condition and whatnot. Can you give me estimates of both condition and price in comparison? __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-20-2007, 12:33 PM	#21
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I believe all of mine have no rust and the faces are pretty clean (minimal, if any scratches or pitting). When I purchased them I think they averaged around $40 each - most from running trucks, but not sure which ones work - haven't tested all of them. Just did a quick scan of ones sold on eBay and came up with an average of about $35. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

09-20-2007, 01:10 PM	#22
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG I think all considered I'll go with Jim's. I'll speak with high command tonight about payment methods. Thanks everyone -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

09-20-2007, 11:04 PM	#23
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG i have this motorola or something like that looks ok but i have not tested it $20.00 shipped in the u.s. if anyone else needs one. __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

10-02-2007, 12:13 PM	#24
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG OK, I have set Paypal to retrieve $15 from my checking account. Buying another car for the wife as a replacement and waiting for the insurance company took up a lot of time and we did not have a good idea of how much money we were going to be left with. At any rate, sorry for the delay, but it IS coming. -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

10-05-2007, 12:07 PM	#25
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Original radio WTB WTBG Jim, what's your paypal addy? -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

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