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Posted: April 30 2008 12:02 PM
 
Eric Hibbs (aka 31tudor) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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 Eric Hibbs
 
Found it on the front seat of the pickup I just bought. Is this an old Corvette AM radio? I'm thinking it might be just because of the position of the knobs, but I don't really know. It's old, that's for sure! Just want to know what it's from so I can list it properly on eBay... if it's worth anything at all.
 
 
 
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Posted by hotrod37  -  04/30/2008 12:33 PM
I am thinkking maybe '53 - '54 (maybe earier) Chevy pass. car radio.
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Posted by amy14760yahoocom  -  04/30/2008 12:57 PM
hey eric i would not sell that radio . if it works install it in your rod . when the tubes heat up they will keep your car warm on them cold nights . just kidding . great now you got us wondering what it is out of . does it work ? bob in ny
amy14760yahoocom [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] allegany, New York Charter Member since July 2005
 
Posted by DaveHughes  -  04/30/2008 01:14 PM
eric, I will Give you 750.00 for it - Of course I will send you a check for a little extra and all you have to do is western uni...................
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by cr55  -  04/30/2008 01:20 PM
I would go to a few corvette sites and see what they have as replacement radios. I thought corvette radios had the name on the face. Could be wrong though!........CR
......CR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dover, Delaware
 
Posted by Corvette64  -  04/30/2008 01:26 PM
I don't think thats a corvette radio. The one in my midyear sits in the dash similar to that although the control knobs are on the top not the bottom. Looks like its from a much older car than 53'
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Posted by bigdude  -  04/30/2008 02:04 PM
Flux capacitor man!
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Posted by kadjjd  -  04/30/2008 03:18 PM
It looks like a 49-50 Chevy passenger car radio. Should sell on that auction site.
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Posted by ol bear  -  04/30/2008 03:54 PM
IM THINKING ITS JUST AN AM RADIO ,,, CLEAN R UP WITH A LIL WINDEX ,,,,R U GUYS GONNA MAKE FUN OF ME NOW ????,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OL BEAR
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Posted by cr55  -  04/30/2008 04:30 PM
I am !!!!!!
......CR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dover, Delaware
 
Posted by 31tudor  -  04/30/2008 04:38 PM
No reason to keep it, have plenty of ways to keep warm already. :


Dave, send me cash and we have a deal!


Bear, Windex may not only clean it up, but also take care of it's sore elbow too!


From the script on the tuner window, I was almost wondering if it was a Plymouth/Chrysler unit.
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by DaveHughes  -  04/30/2008 04:47 PM
It is cool lookin if nothin else- I thought you might get a kick out of the old scam.
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  04/30/2008 04:51 PM
kadjjd is right. it's a 49-50 gm radio. not much call for them.
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Posted by BigAlBre  -  04/30/2008 05:12 PM
Antique Auto Radio's in Palm Harbor, FL (I think) may be interested in it.....
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Posted by 31tudor  -  04/30/2008 06:54 PM
Oh man Karl, you are right on the money! Thanks to both you and Shine. Checking eBay indicates that there is NO market for these suckers, just like Shine said. I may get more enjoyment taking it to the shooting range... but couldn't bring myself to do that.


Thanks Big Al, I've emailed them asking if they're interested in it for a core. I Google'd a few others and asked if there's any need. Maybe I'll find someone DYING for one and recoup my costs in the truck, LOL.
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by da34guy  -  04/30/2008 07:11 PM
OH SH*T------- More wall art for Ur dads shop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by BigR  -  04/30/2008 10:48 PM
It look like 49 dodge or ply,what every (like me old)
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Posted by BigR  -  04/30/2008 10:49 PM
It look like 47 dodge or ply,what every (like me old)
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Posted by 37tin  -  05/01/2008 01:25 AM
Yeah 31, gotta be somebody out there wanting one , seems to work that way! Put some power to that baby ,,see what the heck, If it works ,, good info for an ad, or ebay,,,,,,,,neat deal with the pu. more neat stuff,,,,,
37tin [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] langley, Canada
 
Posted by ahotrod33  -  05/01/2008 06:55 AM
Eric, I can't ID that radio, but there used to be a guy in TX that did radio conversions from AM, 6 volt, etc. to AM/FM 12 volt. I don't have a website but his email address is radiomantexas@aol.com. I'm not sure if he's still in business, but if he is he might be able to do a conversion. That radio's way cool looking for a rod.
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Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/01/2008 09:08 AM
Definately not a early Vette. Put it on Ebay for 99 cents. You can flat rate ship it for $8.95 to 50 States. Use better pic. Good luck.
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by whipsold39  -  05/01/2008 12:34 PM
IF YOU WANT MORE PROOF GO TO EBAY AND TYPE IN 260235814557 AND CLICK ON THE INTERIOR PICTURE OF THE 49 CHEVY AND YOU WILL SEE THAT RADIO IN A STOCK 49 CHEVY
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Posted by 31tudor  -  05/01/2008 04:08 PM
Hey Ron, that's exactly what I did! I searched through eBay adds for 49-50 Chevy cars to verify, and that's exactly what it is. Somehow I missed the one you posted, must be a new listing. Thanks.
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by little ace  -  05/01/2008 05:28 PM
If you find a buyer, tell him I have one for sale too. Also for 53/54 Chevy passenger and a 50 Buick, and some other wall art (radios)

Good luck!
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Posted by tlp1968  -  05/01/2008 06:00 PM
I sold some old radios at Super Chevy in July. However since you probably don't want to make the trip to Indy over a radio I would say sell it off unless you need it for Victoria's Ride.
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Posted by nu2rods  -  05/11/2008 07:59 AM
That's a AM radio out of a '50 chevy deluxe. Had one in my first car years ago.
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