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Feb 19, 2014 | 01:24 PM

78 & 87 Super Cab

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Was looking things over in My '59 F100, and notice these holes in the dash.
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Feb 19, 2014 | 02:05 PM

59 shorty

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Radio. there are several listed on the evil bay.

Feb 19, 2014 | 02:24 PM

78 & 87 Super Cab

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Radio. there are several listed on the evil bay.

Ok, thanks

Feb 19, 2014 | 06:50 PM

spurredon

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I see you also have the special cut outs for a speaker above as well.

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:10 PM

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As stated above, the holes are for the factory radio. It looks like the chrome trim ring is still in place and is a hard to find piece. Might want to keep track of that, especially if you're planning on going back with the original radio.

Mar 20, 2014 | 08:15 PM

78 & 87 Super Cab

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I really would like to find a complete non-working one, just so I can fill the hole

Mar 20, 2014 | 08:23 PM

ibcruzin

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Original radio

I probably will have one. I acquired 3 or 4 over the last couple of years with the intentions of getting one working to use in my '57.

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Mar 20, 2014 | 09:08 PM

vntgtrk

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I know a guy locally who fixes my guitar amps. He's the best tron tech I've ever seen. If you want I'll give him a jingle and get his particulars. If ya got it, why not make it work? Oh and BTW, he won't try to sell something you don't need

Mar 21, 2014 | 04:38 PM

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GPinNC

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I'd like to get my radio working....even though I NEVER turn on a radio. It just bothers me when something isn't working properly....like my speedometer!

Mar 21, 2014 | 04:57 PM

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They are cramped to work on, but getting them running is fairly straightforward. Good winter project maybe. Tubes are plentiful and cheap, though hardly ever at fault in a radio. Usually all that is required is a few dollars worth of replacement film capacitors and cleaning of the contacts and controls and you're in business.

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Mar 21, 2014 | 05:59 PM

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finn

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I spoke with a guy from the Minneapolis area that will convert an AM to AM FM. Don't have the contact info, but an internet search should turn something up. He needs a core to start with, and specializes in the functional upgrade, not the cosmetics.

Mar 21, 2014 | 06:03 PM

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ibcruzin

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There's a radio on ebay that expires in a couple of hours. Says it works and the seller has a good feedback rating. It's currently at $57 plus shipping - great price for a working radio! The item number is: 261423788538

Mar 22, 2014 | 11:44 AM

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The radio might "work" but will need attention to operate correctly and not roast the tubes. Vintage radios have excellent audio, perfect for listening to ball games and such.