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**Tim Christian** · 10-23-2010, 10:40 PM

This is the BEST one of these I have ever had and I have owned a bunch. This is out of my personal stash. The chrome is Great and would probably be better if polished also has both A/M and F/M decals and complete knobs and cups even the bracket on back. It did play great when removed. $350.00 shipped to the lower 48 First I WILL TAKE IT GETS IT !!!!! Thanks

PICTURES DON'T DO IT JUSTICE!!!!

*sharpie1972* · 10-23-2010, 10:46 PM

Nice deal! Sharpie

67-72trucks · 10-23-2010, 11:24 PM

I will take it

67-72trucks · 10-24-2010, 12:05 AM

PayPal sent! Thanks

***Liz*** · 04-19-2011, 03:38 PM

6 months later? I would suggest PMing Tim and discussing it privately.

**Tim Christian** · 04-19-2011, 08:00 PM

Mike, I sent you a PM. Thanks Tim

**Tim Christian** · 05-01-2011, 05:48 PM

Hey Mike, I received the Radio but they are no knobs what so ever one of the push buttons is broke into and they are a black soot all over it with a bad burnt smell I am posting a couple of cell phone pictures right now will take better ones tomorrow with the digital camera but this is not the condition of the radio when it was mailed to you as you stated in the PM We really need to talk! Thanks

oldblue1968chevy · 05-01-2011, 05:56 PM

Have bought from his business and its great and hes very very helpful on the phone..hope this works out?...

**leddzepp** · 05-01-2011, 06:13 PM

if a proper ohm speaker is not used the radio will fry.
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70LonghornCST · 05-01-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

if a proper ohm speaker is not used the radio will fry.
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8 ohm is required.

**thelonerife** · 05-01-2011, 06:31 PM

How much for it now Tim?

I'm gonna be offline until storms pass through.

VA72C10 · 05-01-2011, 08:51 PM

hope this gets worked out....

**70cst** · 05-01-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

hope this gets worked out....

70LonghornCST · 05-01-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

**special-K** · 05-01-2011, 09:06 PM

Looks like it was worked out 6 months ago to me. I don't believe it's Tim's to sell at this point.

VA72C10 · 05-01-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Looks like it was worked out 6 months ago to me. I don't believe it's Tim's to sell at this point.

Might want to re-read the posts from 4/19 on....

67-72trucks · 05-01-2011, 10:23 PM

Hey Tim,

Push Button was not damaged when i shipped. Radio was insured for $400.00...Installed the radio using the original oem speaker with original wiring harness.

Thanks, Mike

72cheyenneman · 05-01-2011, 10:51 PM

This is interesting. I can see both sides, but it's the time factor that's the real sticking point. Good lesson, though. The next time I buy anything electronic that's 40+ years old, I'll find a way to test it right away. By the way, where's the knobs?

**special-K** · 05-02-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Might want to re-read the posts from 4/19 on....

I read the whole thread before commenting and don't see what is to be worked out. Tim Christian sold an excellent condition (cosmetic) working radio 6 months ago. I spoke with Tim about this and he had tested it. Now it's fried 6 months later? Just because an original 402 runs well with no issues when sold doesn't mean it might not spin a bearing or a wipe a cam 6 months later. A lot can happen in 6 months and this wasn't a freshly reconditioned radio. Had it been that I can see where am issue would need dealt with. I also know the radio would have cost more. I've seen non-working am/fms sell for this price. The factor of how it was handled in the hands of the buyer over 6 months needs to be considered.
I think this should be handled as suggested on 4/19 post #6. But,since it hasn't,that's my 2 cents.

**70cst** · 05-02-2011, 07:52 AM

1st...I appreciate this hasn't turned into a bash fest which is refreshing.

I had one experience like this. I bought a starter from WES at Classic Heartbeat a number of years ago and when I received the starter it sat in the box unopened for several months. Once I opened it one I was shocked to see that one of the mounting tabs was broken off. What did I do...I bit the bullet because it wasn't WES's fault and to go back on the shipping company would have been a waste. So what I learned is when you buy something either use it, test it, or check it out for its condition.Best of luck with a proper resolution.

**Ironhorse** · 05-02-2011, 08:37 AM

I do hope this ends or is resolved to everyone's satisfaction but with that I would add the 6 months time frame, the before and after pictures and working with 40 year old parts all has a bearing on this. Best of luck with this situation.

VA72C10 · 05-02-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I read the whole thread before commenting and don't see what is to be worked out. Tim Christian sold an excellent condition (cosmetic) working radio 6 months ago. I spoke with Tim about this and he had tested it. Now it's fried 6 months later? Just because an original 402 runs well with no issues when sold doesn't mean it might not spin a bearing or a wipe a cam 6 months later. A lot can happen in 6 months and this wasn't a freshly reconditioned radio. Had it been that I can see where am issue would need dealt with. I also know the radio would have cost more. I've seen non-working am/fms sell for this price. The factor of how it was handled in the hands of the buyer over 6 months needs to be considered.
I think this should be handled as suggested on 4/19 post #6. But,since it hasn't,that's my 2 cents.

The

Quote:

I don't believe it's Tim's to sell at this point.

comment is what confused me

Since from what I'm reading Tim already refunded the money and has the (now damaged) product I didn't see this as resolved....

67-72trucks · 05-02-2011, 01:09 PM

I wish i would of tested the radio rite away but i trusted Tim.

**thelonerife** · 05-02-2011, 01:51 PM

Have you tried another radio like an am stock unit to see if your connections are good.? TIM mentioned a burning smell though and that can't be good in any electronic device.Tim has always been honest with me and other people I know and don't believe he would intentionally mislead anyone.

Tim if its yours and you are going to sell it as a core, I would be interested in it. Depends on the price of corse. Hope that the issues don't leave bad feelings.
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**Tim Christian** · 05-02-2011, 02:34 PM

But he trusted me!!!!!!! Below is his last pm and my reply!
67-72trucks said:
You dont need to send me any more pictures. Your going to have to go to usps and get a insurance claim on the radio and get a refund. I need a refund back asap $325.00..I payed for the shipping and insurance.Please send me a private msg back..Not on the post..

I said:

Ok Mike, I really want to work with you on this but you have to understand my side also. First off I am not going to argue the working/not working part of the radio with you. Second the knobs and cups go with the radio they are not a $25.00 credit item. Thrid the push button is broke in two pices and it was not like that when you received it. So the First step would be to file a insurance claim with the post office as you stated you have it insured for $400.00 You get that started and we will go from there. I work from Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm and the post office is closed so I will see this evening if the wife can take it tomorrow. I will not issue a refund untill I hear something from the insurance PERIOD! I do not feel that I am asking for to much. Thanks Tim

10-23-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	AM/FM Truck Radio This is the BEST one of these I have ever had and I have owned a bunch. This is out of my personal stash. The chrome is Great and would probably be better if polished also has both A/M and F/M decals and complete knobs and cups even the bracket on back. It did play great when removed. $350.00 shipped to the lower 48 First I WILL TAKE IT GETS IT !!!!! Thanks PICTURES DON'T DO IT JUSTICE!!!!

10-23-2010, 10:46 PM	#2
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Nice deal! Sharpie

10-23-2010, 11:24 PM	#3
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio I will take it

10-24-2010, 12:05 AM	#4
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio PayPal sent! Thanks

04-19-2011, 03:38 PM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio 6 months later? I would suggest PMing Tim and discussing it privately.

04-19-2011, 08:00 PM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Mike, I sent you a PM. Thanks Tim

05-01-2011, 05:48 PM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Hey Mike, I received the Radio but they are no knobs what so ever one of the push buttons is broke into and they are a black soot all over it with a bad burnt smell I am posting a couple of cell phone pictures right now will take better ones tomorrow with the digital camera but this is not the condition of the radio when it was mailed to you as you stated in the PM We really need to talk! Thanks

05-01-2011, 05:56 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Have bought from his business and its great and hes very very helpful on the phone..hope this works out?... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-01-2011, 06:13 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio if a proper ohm speaker is not used the radio will fry. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-01-2011, 06:31 PM	#11
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio How much for it now Tim? I'm gonna be offline until storms pass through. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 05-01-2011 at 06:38 PM.

05-01-2011, 08:51 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio hope this gets worked out.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-01-2011, 09:06 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Looks like it was worked out 6 months ago to me. I don't believe it's Tim's to sell at this point. __________________ "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 ~

05-01-2011, 10:23 PM	#17
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Hey Tim, Push Button was not damaged when i shipped. Radio was insured for $400.00...Installed the radio using the original oem speaker with original wiring harness. Thanks, Mike

05-01-2011, 10:51 PM	#18
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio This is interesting. I can see both sides, but it's the time factor that's the real sticking point. Good lesson, though. The next time I buy anything electronic that's 40+ years old, I'll find a way to test it right away. By the way, where's the knobs?

05-02-2011, 07:52 AM	#20
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio 1st...I appreciate this hasn't turned into a bash fest which is refreshing. I had one experience like this. I bought a starter from WES at Classic Heartbeat a number of years ago and when I received the starter it sat in the box unopened for several months. Once I opened it one I was shocked to see that one of the mounting tabs was broken off. What did I do...I bit the bullet because it wasn't WES's fault and to go back on the shipping company would have been a waste. So what I learned is when you buy something either use it, test it, or check it out for its condition.Best of luck with a proper resolution. __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 05-02-2011 at 08:41 AM.



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05-02-2011, 08:37 AM	#21
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio I do hope this ends or is resolved to everyone's satisfaction but with that I would add the 6 months time frame, the before and after pictures and working with 40 year old parts all has a bearing on this. Best of luck with this situation. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-02-2011, 01:09 PM	#23
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio I wish i would of tested the radio rite away but i trusted Tim.

05-02-2011, 01:51 PM	#24
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio Have you tried another radio like an am stock unit to see if your connections are good.? TIM mentioned a burning smell though and that can't be good in any electronic device.Tim has always been honest with me and other people I know and don't believe he would intentionally mislead anyone. Tim if its yours and you are going to sell it as a core, I would be interested in it. Depends on the price of corse. Hope that the issues don't leave bad feelings. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-02-2011, 02:34 PM	#25
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: AM/FM Truck Radio But he trusted me!!!!!!! Below is his last pm and my reply! 67-72trucks said: You dont need to send me any more pictures. Your going to have to go to usps and get a insurance claim on the radio and get a refund. I need a refund back asap $325.00..I payed for the shipping and insurance.Please send me a private msg back..Not on the post.. I said: Ok Mike, I really want to work with you on this but you have to understand my side also. First off I am not going to argue the working/not working part of the radio with you. Second the knobs and cups go with the radio they are not a $25.00 credit item. Thrid the push button is broke in two pices and it was not like that when you received it. So the First step would be to file a insurance claim with the post office as you stated you have it insured for $400.00 You get that started and we will go from there. I work from Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm and the post office is closed so I will see this evening if the wife can take it tomorrow. I will not issue a refund untill I hear something from the insurance PERIOD! I do not feel that I am asking for to much. Thanks Tim

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