Steve Tochi Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Hi Everyone, I just found and joined this great site. I have recently came into ownership of approximately 500 radios from 1950's to mid 1970's for predominantly American cars. They are from a car audio shop of 40 plus years in Hawthorne, CA whereby the owner carefully boxed and labeled the radios when he removed to install "hi fi" systems. Many appear to be in great shape with faceplates and knobs, some are not. Some are vacuum tube radios from the late 50's. I have not inventoried it all, but some of the boxes are labeled with the makes/models like Mopar, Cadillac, Mercury, Studebaker, Buick, Pontiac. My C1 vette friend said to "look for wonderbars". I cannot guarantee working condition but if you're looking for a period correct radio to refurbish or parts , there's a chance I may have it. I'm trying to avoid the Ebay route so shoot me a message or email at steventochi@outlook.com. Thanks, enjoy the pictures. Steve Edited March 8, 2019 by Steve Tochi (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Do want any more? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 9 hours ago, nick8086 said: Do want any more? Thanks but I don't need anymore, I need my garage back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Do you have one for a 63Pontiac AM/FM. Full size.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Gary, I have to look, but most are AM radios. If you have a model # or picture, that might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durant frank Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just got a great one for my 1969 Plymouth GTX. Steve was quick to respond with pictures and details. His price was very fair . Well packed and quick shipping. I would highly recommend Steve, Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleetwood Meadow Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I just got my Mopar 813 radio for my ‘51 Meadowbrook. Although the radio needs some new capacitors it is a great piece to restore. It was packed very well. And I got it in 2 days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi all, I'm glad to get a few radios back to the owners who need them. You may have this but I found this great link to identify your radio model for your American car. https://sites.google.com/site/identifyingcarradios/home Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 That link you put up is a great source. The one I am looking for is Delco 983945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 1:24 PM, GARY F said: That link you put up is a great source. The one I am looking for is Delco 983945 There is a refurbished one for sale right now on ebay. Not cheap though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbrush Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I dont suppose you have one for a 1948 to 1953 chevy truck do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 I found this NIB Motorola aftermarket radio kit, model is GV-800 and believe its from1959. It comes with bezels, hardware, owners manual, speaker and even a warranty card. I can't find any information on the internet about it, no pics. I found one old advertisement that says "gold plated" push buttons. Its just beautiful and well preserved, just needs a polish, I'm not sure if its really gold plated. Any old timers out there seen it before and can tell me about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioguybill Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Hi Steve; Looking for a 50 Chevy truck radio. Maybe 2 bill@billtheradioguy.com Edited May 6, 2019 by radioguybill contact info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 My 65 Buick radio arrived today, packaged well and exactly as described. Thanks for a great deal Steve! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey H Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 PM sent .... Looking for Buick and Mustang radios. Thanks Corey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings32 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Looking for one for a 1966 ply Fury . Kings32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 3:26 PM, kings32 said: Looking for one for a 1966 ply Fury . Kings32 I have 1966 model 235, 1967 Model 230 1966 Model 228 1965 Model 224 Take a look at this website and see if any will work for you. https://sites.google.com/site/identifyingcarradios/home/radios-2/plymouth-1 Shoot me an email and I can send you pics of the ones you want to take a look at. steventochi@outlook.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings32 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Looking for a model 361 , it is a AM-FM used in the 66 Furys . Kings32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 12 hours ago, kings32 said: Looking for a model 361 , it is a AM-FM used in the 66 Furys . Kings32 Sorry, I don't have that model, and very few AM/FM radios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsx951 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 this James from ebay on the 64 Fairlane radio email me at bys_jms@yahoo.com or text me @317-840-9766 can send payment asap so you can ship address is James Bays 7388 sandalwood dr Indianapolis IN 46217 if want to start label thank you, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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STAGE III Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Buick Electra 225 1960 Wonderbar Delco 980052. I could use just the white buttons pictured if there are loose spares also. Thank you in advance. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 John, I don't have white pushbuttons but several buick sonomatic radios with black pushbuttons with white letters. and plain chrome buttons without letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clane422 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I need one for a 65 gto. If you got one send me a pm or something and ill get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1964-1965 Buick Riviera AM/FM Radio ……… also might you have a vibrasonic unit used on many GM Cars that delayed the sound to the rear speaker. (pre-stereo) pm me a message paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Amick Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Steve, Do you have a radio for a 1974 Buick LaSabre in your collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thanks Jay, Unlikely but I will look, 1974-75 is about the newest radios I have, and no am/fm which probably came with that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 For sale, a NIB 1958 Motorola AM pushbutton radio with 24K gold plated knobs, pushbuttons and faceplate. Its a kit and comes with instructions, golden voice speaker, mounting hardware and even a warranty card. It is rare enough that I have never seen an actual image of one other than an advertisement. Probably not big sellers and too much of a luxury back in the day. I just put it on Ebay at $299 but let me know if anyone is interested. Its a beautiful radio and bench tested and plays great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Hi Steve. You really have a treasure trove of VGC old radios. I noticed earlier that you have several old Cadillac radios, some '50s. Why not organize/list by make & year. If you posted in proper single make car club buy/Sell forums (for example Cadillac & LaSalle Club), I am sure it would be worthwhile and productive. I know you don't have a radio for my '27 Cadillac, so I won't bother to ask. Thanks for helping out so many old car owners ! - Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Tochi Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thanks Carl, the "list" is something I've been meaning to get to. I'm having fun, I just pick a radio off the shelf based on a model than interest me, and list it on ebay and see what happens. I've sold about 85 thus far out of 500. What I've found is anything truck, muscle car and Japanese are really hot right now. I really do enjoy getting these back out on the street, and I'm making about minimum wage for the hours I put in. I did join some model specific forums, without much success, actually some commenters and naysayers about the radios or price I ask. I've been using Ebay which is sort of a necessary evil and of course they fee you to no end. Not to placate to the masses here, but AACA buyers have been the best and most appreciative. Here's a link to one of the radios I have out there, a 1954 Oldsmobile Delco. You can the click on sellers "other items" and please "follow me". (I only have one follower at the moment) https://www.ebay.com/itm/392397294904 Oh and I also have "a thousand" or so radio knobs, and inner tone knobs, new and used from the same era cars. Let me know what knobs you're looking for and pics would be helpful. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenbrown Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Good morning, I am in Central Texas. I have about 20 +/- old car radios and several boxes of tubes I want to sell. They probably have been in this man's attic for 50 years! Are you interested? I am in Lexington, Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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