Eric,
The GMC radio came out of a 1953 truck and I don't know if it was a positive
ground. I was diggin' through my stash of parts today and found a Chevy
radio but it doesn't have an ID plate on it. It looks better than the GMC
radio that I just bought for $125.00 and I have no idea where or when I got
it. I'm an electronic technician and would like to try to do the refurb
myself. A schematic would be nice to do the work with. Where can I get
schematics? My truck is still 6 volts negative ground and it's still rusty
but the suspension and steering is new. ;) I don't know how gifted I am
electrically but the Post Office pays me every other week and that keeps me
a grinnin'.
Durwood
>
>Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2001 23:17:29 EST
>
>Durwood,
>What year GMC radio? I didn't look up your model number but you may have a
>mounting problem. Also, I assume that the GMC radio is 6V positive ground
>and your 51 Chevy will probably be 12V negative ground (most people convert
>to 12VDC). These are the first two issues that come to mind.
>
>On restoring the GMC radio (inside)....
> 1. replace all tubes for new ones unless you have access to a tube
>tester.
> 2. replace the vibrator with a solid state one.
> 3. replace all electrolytic caps
> 4. lube all mechanical mechanism inside
>
>I have done several restorations - even some for heavy chevy and they came
>back for more. If you aren't electrically tallented I will gladly give you
>a
>qoute.
>All the best,
>Eric
>50' 3600
>53' 3100
>Jefferson City, TN
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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