Topic: Radio Restore

[DM_1964]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a radio refurbisher?

I have an old one that came with my convertible so I don't even know if it works or not but it does need cleaning up, so I might as well give it the whole make over.

I'm down under so I will have to post it so I guess I'd prefer around the California area to minimise postage cost around the States.

Any feedback would be greately appreciated.

Cheers
Dom

[ChrisV289]

I know a guy here in the PHoenix Metro area that fixed my radio out of my 65 Mustang.  Also redid my dad's 8 track / radio out of his 79 corvette and did my friend's Radio and 8 track player out of a 69 GTO.  Very reasonable and does great work.  I can give you his contact information if you wish.  He can convert it to FM if you want and add an aux jack if you want to connect an mp3 player.


Chris

[DM_1964]

Thanks for your reply Chris.
Please if you could pass in his details so I can contact him
Cheers,
Dom

[Stangman68]

Can you post this info, i to need a good am/8 trac restored.

[outlawincorporated]

DOM

why not buy a NOS one.  come find me over the weekend, in town and we can discuss your needs

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.

[DM_1964]

Can you post this info, i to need a good am/8 trac restored.

Stangman68, try:
Jim Shepard, e-mail = j65pony@aol.com

[DM_1964]

why not buy a NOS one.  come find me over the weekend, in town and we can discuss your needs

Thanks Phill, ill lookout for you during the Show n Shine on Sunday, was opting to restore the one that I've got rather than spend big on NOS... cheers.

[Chris]

Here's the person I used to restore my original 66 AM/FM radio:

Vintage Radio Restoration
503-538-2392
900 Crestview Dr
Newberg, Oregon 97132

He does not do plating though (chrome for face or tin for case).

Chris

[DM_1964]

Here's the person I used to restore my original 66 AM/FM radio:

Chris, do you mind sharing what your resto cost was?

[Chris]

I tried to find my invoice but I can't locate it. I think the work was around $300. He did repairs and cleaned the radio to get it fully functional, using period correct parts when needed. This was a mechanical, not really a restoration since I did not get the face plate rechromed or the glass for the front replaced (is a bit marred). I would still like to get both of these done somewhere. I didn't have the outer housing replatted since my date code was showing and I wanted to keep it intact (see pictures). Hope this helps.

Chris

[DM_1964]

Hope this helps

Thanks Chris

[koski19]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a radio refurbisher?

I have an old one that came with my convertible so I don't even know if it works or not but it does need cleaning up, so I might as well give it the whole make over.

I'm down under so I will have to post it so I guess I'd prefer around the California area to minimise postage cost around the States.

Any feedback would be greately appreciated.

Cheers
Dom

Hi Dom,

Today, I shipped out my radio to Jim Shepard for repair.
here's the address:

Jim Shepard
11052 E. Butherus Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
USA
480-235-1964
 j65pony@aol.com

Jeff