Guest edalfa Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I've got the radio out of my 40 Special. It is not working and it needs to be rebuilt. I'm leaning towards a rebuild with updated inards to get fm too. Anyone have any recommendations?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I haven't yet had a radio rebuilt myself. My opinion is to keep it stock - when I go for longer drives, I bring a portable stereo along, which allows me to play a CD as well as AM/FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edalfa Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Well, I would think of a stock rebuild if the was any music on am radio. Since that isn't the case, I'll be happier with am/fm. I'm kinda hoping to get a handle on who might be a good rebuilder.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Try this:http://www.redwoodradio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sndtubes Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 If ya need any tubes, that is my business, www.vacuumtubes.comMike1930 Model 46 Business Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tonys Buick Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I was able to get the radio working in my '49 56S by replacing all of tubes. I have since had a problem with the antenna wire going up to the roof mounted antenna, and have since found an NOS replacement(another project for another day). They definetely don't work like a newer transistor type radio, but the hum while warming up has it's charm.Tony1949 Model 56S Sedanette1964 Skylark Hardtop Coupe1965 Skylark 4-Dr. Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edalfa Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I'm still looking for a rebuilder recommendation to convert to more modern componentry. I know that I can bring a portable radio with me but I want to get mine rebuilt with fm. Anyone?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I've had my radio rebuilt by this companys swedish partner: www.antiqueautomobileradio.com It works great and because there is a 6V - 12V step-up converter in it now I've put in a lighter socket in the back. Great for recharging a cell-phone or mp3-player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edalfa Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thanks Erik! They even have a dealer 20 miles from here. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBT Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 There is a dirty great hole where once my car had a radio. Where can I get one for a 1938 Limited? I believe its the same radio accross the line as the face looks the same..Any ideas on whats the best way to get hold of one? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Don't know were you can get a radio but this might help in the meantime: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1938-Buic...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBT Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Yep - saw those. Very cool. Ebay never ceases to amaze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JUNKFLYBOY Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 we have a shop in town that does nothing but antique auto radios, I will get his number tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_B Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Ed, I had the radio in my '68 Volvo (Bendex,made in USA) rebuilt with new solid state inerds by Mike Hagans. It was a mono AM FM and was converted to AM FM stereo 2 or 4 speakers. It looks the same, all the changes are inside and it works great. He says he can update any radio. I don't know the web site but his ph# is 215-547-7145. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ewing Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I picked up a 38 radio and replaced the radion delete plugs that were in my car. So I have a set of radio deletes that I can part with.Asa for updating a tube radio, I wouldn't. Just my opinion. The sound out of an old tube radio is priceless. Even makes contemporary AM sound like something broadcast in the 30 and 40's.I had my 38 radio rebuilt by a car guy in Saskatoon. Maybe Thriller knows him. He was a Metropolitan guy. Exclusively. If there is interest in a Canadian guy, I can look up my receipt. Thgere is also a guy in Winnipeg that can repair radios, has a tube tester and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBT Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Dear Radio gurus Found this on ebay - is this little fella the right article for a 38? Condition looks pretty ick but the plan is to get it restored in Australia [nearest centre of vintage radio excellence for me].http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150172099046&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:11RegardsDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Not 38. 1938 factory equipment radio is a 1 piece unit. No separate radio dial or tuning knobs. This looks more like a 36. Keep looking on ebay and others. They're out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest radiodoc Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Stock restorations only:Barry Dalton-Antique Radio Doctor1489 Rogue River HwyGrants Pass, OR 97527541 474 2524 radiodoc@rvi.netRadio Days | KDRV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I love it when old threads come to life!I'll try and put some pics up of our coupe's new stereo. CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Right, this is what we did. Bought a radio/mp3 and speakers, plus a 6 to 12 volt inverter. We hid the speakers under the dash, and hid the radio behind the speaker grille. The unit came with a remote control, so no need to have the radio visible. another unique feature is that no holes were drilled in the firewall! Onlt existing holes were used. The car has insulatd running boards, but we just mounted a conventional aerial horizontaly under one of the running boards. The inverter should be hidden better, but we weren't too sure how hot it would get. The fake radio face is a Motorola that we modified slightly, despite being a replacement 39 Buick radio.You can see the remote sitting under the radio, and held on with an adhesive magnetic strip.Here's the not so well hidden inverter.One of the speakers. We had some in that were too small and sounded crap. some bigger ones addressed that!And here's how it looks behind the grille.Sorry, no aerial pic, the camera battery died!CheersGrant Edited January 17, 2011 by Grant Magrath Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEB 38 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Its only oridginal once. Bill WEB 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Still is.As I said, no holes drilled. Just used existing ones. That's why the inverter can be seen where it is. The radio was a non runner we got on eBay a few years ago. The car has had a Sonomatic in it, but was long gone when we bought the car as a wreck a few years ago.CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 My little radio ditty....I had my '39 radio rebuilt some years ago. The Holden body had an Astor Air-Chief 2 piece set up. The radio box bolting to the firewall and the head piece and cables. I picked it up and in my enthusiasm I connected power to it by a battery charger on my kitchen table. First the vibrating hum then the static. I dialled the station tuner and the first channel I came to was replaying our Prime ministers speech that he gave in '39 when he announced that Australia had declared war on Germany. For a little while there I could have been back in '39.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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