Bill, Ron Ramirez specializes in these old radios. He should be able to get
you anything you need. I haven't seen a post from Ron in quite a while, but
I assume he's still on the list. You out there, Ron?? I checked back
through my old emails and found this info on Ron.....
Ron Ramirez - ron@philcoradio.com - Providence, KY
http://www.philcoradio.com
Hope this helps.......and good luck!
Tom Caperton
47-2nd 3100....in Whiteville, NC
tcape@weblnk.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@COMPAQ.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 10:52 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] I need a source for radio nuts
> These are the nuts that go on the volume and tuning shafts
> that stick out through the dash on a 57 GMC. I don't
> know if they are the same size on a Chevy radio or not.
>
> I do know that they are an extremely wierd size.
> 1/2" x 28 threads per inch.
>
> I have tried local hardware stores, Radio Shack, local
> electronics supply houses, places that install car radios
> such as Best Buy and plumbing supply places. Neither
> Carter's, LMC, Golden State nor Heavy Chevy list them
> in their catalogs, but I have not yet called them to
> ask.
>
> I know that there is at least one person on the list
> that restores old car radios. Maybe he will have an
> idea.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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