Nick,
Just as I had feared....I guess the file size was too large and got
lost somehwhere in the www.
Well, I will try the fancy photo file size downsizing software I have
or alternatively take some low res pics from the camera and then resend.
Hope to do it tonight.
Thanks!
Asad
From: Nicholas Stokes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List <[email protected]>
To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Vintage VW radios!!
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:56:40 -0400
Asad,
I did not receive any pictures.
Nick
On 8 Aug, 2007, at 08:14, asad ishaque wrote:
> Hi Nick!
>
> Just sent out some pics from my Yahoo account to your pmail addy.
>
> Let us know what you think. Have a few questions:
>
> Already removed the faceplate. Was planning to soak it in
> detergent water for a couple of hours and then give it a good clean
> followed by chromw polish. Thats how I usually clean chrome stuff
> picked at the junkyard. Helps to remove grime and most oxidation.
> Also helps to remove old paint/ overspray. Do you approve this or
> do I take some other option?
>
> Will go on with dismantling the thing as and when you guide me
> through it for a good clean and inspection.
>
> You will notice that one of the things, a thick washer like
> escucheon is missing from the LHS knob stub. I am assuming both
> sides had one?? Think Ill have to use my imagination fro
> substituting a similar similar piece here as it would be impossible
> to locate one at least locally.
>
>
> Waiting to hear from you,
>
> Asad
> Karachi, Pakistan.
>
>
>> From: Nicholas Stokes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Reply-To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List
>> <[email protected]>
>> To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Vintage VW radios!!
>> Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 19:44:38 -0400
>>
>> Send what you can Asad and I'll share with the list what we find out.
>>
>> I can also upload pictures to my web site showing the difference
>> between the models based on the power supply.
>>
>> Nick Stokes
>> Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes
>>
>>
>> On 6 Aug, 2007, at 07:38, asad ishaque wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks for congratulating!
>> >
>> > I know I have been a very very lucky man to source one
>> > locally. If you go to the local junkyard and ask about one they
>> > always give you 'is this guy nuts' look. Vintage radios have been
>> > binned by people here and even if any are found on cars being
>> > hacked up they are put in the scrap heap meant for the steel
>> > melting plants! Thsi particular one was clinched from a very
>> > eccentric VW only mechanic after a lot of negotiation and delay.
>> >
>> > A question: Why dont I see any of this same model anywhere on
>> > the www?? Thesamba.com has a lot of stuff but still I did not see
>> > this particular model.
>> >
>> > I just re-examined the radio. Yes there WAS a small sticker on
>> > the right side of the radio body but as expected its GONE! I just
>> > took the faceplate off as I managed to undo the two escutcheon like
>> > nuts from where the two knobs would be. The face plate came off
>> > along with another backing plate. Theres a lot of overspray paint
>> > on the body but as far as I can guess, this contraption has never
>> > been opened!!
>> >
>> > I have no idea about the difference between tube transistor
>> > and all transistor radios or very frankly about any radio
>> > internals! But willing to learn in idiot speak!
>> >
>> > The back side has a plastic grub screw which doesnt move much
>> > on gentle persuasion. I dont want to mess around and break it. Two
>> > wires enter from the left side. one is thinner, about 7 inches long
>> > with a connector jacket at the end, obviously for connection of an
>> > antenna cable.
>> >
>> > The thicker wire has been cut by some idiot. just three inches
>> > remain.
>> >> From what I can make out, there were three wires inside the outer
>> >> jacket but
>> > Im not sure. .....wait.....they seem like a bunch....cant really
>> > make out.
>> >
>> > Could you please elaborate on what the movable power supply
>> > was for?? Does it mean the radio could be detached and installed
>> > elsewhere??
>> >
>> > Yes the knobs and buttons would pose a challenge. I was
>> > thinking of installing seat lever tops from a 65 bug as the two
>> > side knobs, or maybe modified headlight knobs or maybe having some
>> > fabricated on a lathe machine.
>> >
>> > Can I pmail you some photographs? Would you mind if they are
>> > high quality images? I dont want to trash your mailbox. Will send
>> > as soon as you give me the green signal.
>> >
>> > Best regards,
>> >
>> > Asad
>> > Karachi, Pakistan.
>> >
>> >> From: Nicholas Stokes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >> Reply-To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List
>> >> <[email protected]>
>> >> To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List
>> <[email protected]>
>> >> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Vintage VW radios!!
>> >> Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 19:49:35 -0400
>> >>
>> >> Congratulations on your radio purchase Asad,
>> >>
>> >> By your description it sounds like you have an AM (M) and
>> Shortwave
>> >> (K) radio.
>> >>
>> >> There should be a model name and serial number on the side but
>> >> because Blaupunkt used paper it may be long gone. Blaupunkt
>> used the
>> >> same names over the years as they changed from tube-vibrator power
>> >> supply to tube-transistor power supply to all transistor so a
>> >> Frankfurt model can be all of these depending on the year. Any
>> >> replacement tube is readily available with a suitable
>> substitute for
>> >> the Telefunken but I'm not sure about the vibrator. All the
>> >> vibrator-
>> >> driven ones I've worked on have been functional.
>> >>
>> >> Does it have a fully detached power supply that would have been
>> >> mounted in the trunk near the right wheel well? If so, it's
>> vibrator-
>> >> driven. Going by the '65 year it may have a transistor power
>> supply
>> >> that is attached to the chassis of the radio by adjustable mounts.
>> >> This allowed the radio to be used in many applications by
>> moving the
>> >> power supply below, behind or above the main chassis.
>> >>
>> >> The knobs and pushbuttons are tough to find and I know of no
>> >> reproductions available. I contacted the shop that sells those
>> >> beautiful ones on eBay to ask about replacement plastic parts
>> and was
>> >> told that they do not sell them.
>> >>
>> >> Send me a picture and I'll see if I can find out any more info.
>> >>
>> >> Cheers,
>> >> Nick Stokes
>> >> Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On 4 Aug, 2007, at 06:58, asad ishaque wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Volks!
>> >> >
>> >> > I have recently found a vintage VW radio!! Its rare as hens
>> >> > teeth here and although it seems out of order was a great
>> find for
>> >> > me especially as I had to negotiate with the owner for long.
>> >> >
>> >> > Its Blaupunkt and was probably taken out of a 65 bug. The two
>> >> > side knobs are missing however. Radio has 5 white sunbaked
>> brittle
>> >> > push buttons with M, 25, 31, 45 and 60 written from left to
>> right.
>> >> >
>> >> > The face plate is chrome and dirty but should clean up
>> good. The
>> >> > centre screen has 6, 9, 12, 16, M in the first row and 1, 2,
>> 3, 4,
>> >> > 5, K in the second row.
>> >> >
>> >> > Theres a vintage looking round logo with Blaunkpunkt
>> written in
>> >> > slant at the centre. The brand name is also written in the
>> screen
>> >> > between the two station lines. The needle is not visible through
>> >> > the screen and probably broken.
>> >> >
>> >> > I searched around on Nick Stokes webpage but could not see
>> such a
>> >> > model there. A search on thesamba.com also was fruitless.
>> >> >
>> >> > Can anybody shed some light here on the radios vintage? Also
>> how
>> >> > do I go about restoring it. Would make a perfect finishing touch
>> >> > for my 59 rag!!
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > TIA
>> >> > Asad
>> >> > Karachi, Pakistan.
>> >> >
>> >> >
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