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#114486 - 01/20/08 06:07 PM 1953-54 radio ???
32confederation Oil Can Mechanic Registered: 03/01/05 Posts: 516 Loc: Janetville, Ontario, Canada	Ray, Can you tell me if this radio listed on eBay is the real deal with a model number of 986668? Right now I wouldn't know if it hit me upside the head? eBay radio _________________________ 32confederation (Canadian, eh!)
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#114490 - 01/20/08 06:50 PM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: 32confederation]
AntiqueMechanic Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 7716 Loc: Vancouver, WA	That is a 1953-54 PB radio. If it has a speaker, it is not listed. The speaker is a standard 4 ohm 6X9 PM speaker. The mounting brackets are the hard part to find. _________________________ RAY Member Chat Group - Non-Geographical Region Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ If I had known that growing old would be this much fun---I'd have done it sooner!
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#114491 - 01/20/08 06:54 PM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: 32confederation]
The53TwoTen Backyard Mechanic Registered: 04/12/07 Posts: 389 Loc: Connecticut	Actually,that is a 53 radio,there is no bowtie in the dial glass.That is the only difference between the two unit,I believe.........Ray? _________________________ "Take a stand and make a mark" Gilbert Kent
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#114506 - 01/21/08 12:04 AM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: The53TwoTen]
AntiqueMechanic Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 7716 Loc: Vancouver, WA	You are absolutly correct. Check the Technical Article in the August 1987 G&D. _________________________ RAY Member Chat Group - Non-Geographical Region Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ If I had known that growing old would be this much fun---I'd have done it sooner!
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#114515 - 01/21/08 07:54 AM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: 32confederation]
The53TwoTen Backyard Mechanic Registered: 04/12/07 Posts: 389 Loc: Connecticut	Just an additional note,32 confed,these radios,when properly repaired by an expert sound great and are plenty loud in a 53-54.The one in the picture looks like a good one,condition wise. _________________________ "Take a stand and make a mark" Gilbert Kent
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#114628 - 01/22/08 06:51 PM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: The53TwoTen]
32confederation Oil Can Mechanic Registered: 03/01/05 Posts: 516 Loc: Janetville, Ontario, Canada	Other than the two of you (correction, the three of us now) , who else would real know that a '54 should have a bowtie on the dial glass? All kidding aside, is the fact that the bowtie is not present on the dial glass a show-stopper? Can the dial glass be swapped out? Edited by 32confederation (01/22/08 06:54 PM) Edit Reason: pushed the post button too fast! _________________________ 32confederation (Canadian, eh!)
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#114629 - 01/22/08 06:59 PM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: 32confederation]
The53TwoTen Backyard Mechanic Registered: 04/12/07 Posts: 389 Loc: Connecticut	I believe that the dial glass is available from National Chevy.It may be available elsewhere........try asking around on the site! _________________________ "Take a stand and make a mark" Gilbert Kent
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#114633 - 01/22/08 07:19 PM Re: 1953-54 radio ??? [Re: The53TwoTen]
32confederation Oil Can Mechanic Registered: 03/01/05 Posts: 516 Loc: Janetville, Ontario, Canada	That is valuable information to me. TY _________________________ 32confederation (Canadian, eh!)
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