Hey guys Wonder if some has any knowledge about the qualety of this repro radio? It costs around 500 dollars. Are there alternatives for less money for sale? 1947-53 Chevy/GMC Truck AM/FM/Stereo Radio Specifications Small size, BIG features! Looks original but offers today’s technology 3¼" case depth allows room for electric wipers, air conditioning Fits your dash without any modifications 4 × 45 watts RMS output allows up to 180 watts of audio power AM dial scale in foreground looks original – FM dial scale in background Analog controls look and feel like the original radio All controls easily accessible. Volume, bass, treble, balance, fader and tuning from original-looking controls CD, XM (satellite), IPOd or MP3 inputs included LED dial lights will never need replacing Digitally tuned AM/FM/Stereo front end provides stable, high quality reception 11.5 – 16.0 Volts DC Negative Ground Input only Maximum power = 180 watts RMS (45 watts x 4 speakers 4 ohm, 14.4v, 1kHz) Sensitivity (FM S/N 30dB) typ 5dBu, (AM S/N 20dB) typ 29 dBu 10 presets (5 AM, 5FM). Digitally tuned receiver with analog display Dimensions: 9" W x 3.25" H x 4.6" D. Depth behind dash is 3.25" at shafts Auxiliary inputs (RCA jacks). Standard (Motorola) antenna jack ½" D shafts on controls for mounting (same size and thread as original shafts) Memory retention (presets and other user settings) more than 40 years with power disconnected GMC radio is the same radio with red lettering
Modern Radio I've been looking at this radio for 10 years at least ~ I am told it plays well . One fellow tried to get a group purchase going as he could hsave then gotten them for $350 but not enough people were interested . If you put a good radio in the glovebox , you can easily make up a dummy radio from the affordable re-pop radio knobs , dials and buttons . I'm using a 20 + year old German made Blaupunkt (means : Blue Dot in German) cassette deck in my glovebox , it was cheap and plays seriously loud as needed , plenty of room for other stuff too .
Radio 12 Hey Nate Would this be wurth trying again and make a list over people that might be intrested ? I mean to ask fellow truckers and then try to get a larger order to get the discount you mentioned. Money saved right ! Martinius.
AD Radio Honestly , I don't know ~ I have a Bluapunkt in the glovebox and a junker original 6 volt AM AD Radio in my kitchen , I was hoping to have it rebuilt one of these years so I'd prolly not buy the new AD radio.... That's the trick ~ most AD lovers are Working Class types like me who love it's functionality and basic truck appeal , like this sort of thing but it's also an expen$ive item for a hobby truck . I simply can't justify the expense . You might wind up with a crate of unsold radios and a bad taste about trying to help .
