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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/11/2006
Posts: 241
Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black,
4 Spd
I had my radio rebuilt this past April.
It was in pretty rough shape but i'm glad I did it, sounds great.
Found the shop in Hemmings Motor News
PRECISION STEREO REPAIR
Robert Pacini
(315) 797-5219
oldstereo@hotmail.com

Scotch Plains, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/11/2006
Posts: 241
Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black,
4 Spd
I like the original /stock look so I had the radio repaired.
These are the repairs:
Re-soldered over 50 connections
(two of the digits were not working and were repaired)
Replaced 3 capacitors
Replaced the tape belt
Aligned the coils for best reception
Cleaned & lubed the controls
& tuning mechanism
Cleaned the dial area & polished
the dial window
Modified it for more bass
& treble
Options:
Installed the 3ft. ipod/mp3
input jack
2 new Front Speakers
I started driving in the late 70's, and there is no telling how many of these GM radios I ripped out of trucks and cars and threw away over the years. What a mistake... Have you seen what they are selling for??
Crazy.
Crazy.

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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/11/2006
Posts: 241
Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black,
4 Spd
I got what I paid for, I paid $15 for it @ Carlisle
S/M ELECTRO - TECH, INC.
I had this company rebuild my radio years ago for the 74. They removed all the old transistors and converted it over to a newer electronic inner guts but kept the actual body and look. I also had them add an auxillary input for an ipod or outside music supply. It wasnt cheap but it works great and I am very happy with it. There customer service was very good as well.
Rodney
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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/11/2006
Posts: 241
Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black,
4 Spd
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