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My72BB · 11-13-2007, 09:05 AM

Anybody know or can reccommend someone who refurbishes factory radio's? I have a AM-FM I want to get rebuilt for my 72.

Thanks, Alan

68gmsee · 11-13-2007, 09:16 AM

It can be pretty expensive to restore them. Some years ago I did a search on the internet and found a few that were in the $250 to $300 range for AM only. From the info that I found, they did a superb job of restoration.

I'll see if I can find the site and post it.

**Boog** · 11-13-2007, 09:17 AM

Check with your local Chevy dealer. They can most likely recommend a Delco radio repair facility in your area.

68gmsee · 11-13-2007, 09:40 AM

This site rings a bell... Might check with him to see if he can do it for you. I'm thinking of calling him to recone my original speaker for my AM radio.

Wish I could find an AM/FM radio for my truck. Good luck.

http://www.nostalgiasounds.com/

**special-K** · 11-13-2007, 09:51 AM

Check in HemmingsMotorNews under "Services".

OhioDan · 11-13-2007, 09:56 AM

Ya might check here?

http://www.vintageautoradio.com/index.php

Or here?

http://www.turnswitch.com/

Mondo · 11-13-2007, 11:00 PM

no offense but you should try the search box up top (use this site button)...

You'll find threads like this and others on the subject of factory replacements vs custom

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=232123

Also, under forum, there's a section - Truck Audio which has a lot of useful info

**Classic Bowties** · 11-14-2007, 02:08 AM

You would have to ship it to them, but I have been using a local authorized GM/AC/Delco repair shop here in town (Portland, OR.) called Ed's Auto & Electric, they have been in the repair business longer than the factorys have been installing Am/Fm's. They have refurbed several hard to find GM factory radio's for me with a couple of them being pretty rough & ratty ebay finds, they have also repaired a few of my hard to find GM factory tachometers that were not functioning correctly. I have been very happy with their service, prices and turn around times on every job the have handled for me. They are currently working on restoring my 67 impala Am/Fm/multiplex four speaker system, when you call ask for ernie, Cb

Ed's Auto Electric
233 N.E. Grand Ave.
Portland, OR. 97232
(503)234-5371

72armyswbtruck · 11-14-2007, 02:31 AM

Sweet local ac delco repair shop

11-13-2007, 09:05 AM	#1
My72BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield, PA Posts: 503	Factory Radio Anybody know or can reccommend someone who refurbishes factory radio's? I have a AM-FM I want to get rebuilt for my 72. Thanks, Alan

11-13-2007, 09:16 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Factory Radio It can be pretty expensive to restore them. Some years ago I did a search on the internet and found a few that were in the $250 to $300 range for AM only. From the info that I found, they did a superb job of restoration. I'll see if I can find the site and post it.

11-13-2007, 09:17 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,095	Re: Factory Radio Check with your local Chevy dealer. They can most likely recommend a Delco radio repair facility in your area. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Factory Radio This site rings a bell... Might check with him to see if he can do it for you. I'm thinking of calling him to recone my original speaker for my AM radio. Wish I could find an AM/FM radio for my truck. Good luck. http://www.nostalgiasounds.com/

11-13-2007, 09:51 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory Radio Check in HemmingsMotorNews under "Services". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-13-2007, 09:56 AM	#6
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Factory Radio Ya might check here? http://www.vintageautoradio.com/index.php Or here? http://www.turnswitch.com/ __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#7
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Factory Radio no offense but you should try the search box up top (use this site button)... You'll find threads like this and others on the subject of factory replacements vs custom http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=232123 Also, under forum, there's a section - Truck Audio which has a lot of useful info Last edited by Mondo; 11-17-2007 at 12:37 AM.

11-14-2007, 02:08 AM	#8
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,563	Re: Factory Radio You would have to ship it to them, but I have been using a local authorized GM/AC/Delco repair shop here in town (Portland, OR.) called Ed's Auto & Electric, they have been in the repair business longer than the factorys have been installing Am/Fm's. They have refurbed several hard to find GM factory radio's for me with a couple of them being pretty rough & ratty ebay finds, they have also repaired a few of my hard to find GM factory tachometers that were not functioning correctly. I have been very happy with their service, prices and turn around times on every job the have handled for me. They are currently working on restoring my 67 impala Am/Fm/multiplex four speaker system, when you call ask for ernie, Cb Ed's Auto Electric 233 N.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR. 97232 (503)234-5371

11-14-2007, 02:31 AM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Factory Radio Sweet local ac delco repair shop __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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