WTB: Radio for dummy
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WTB: Radio for dummy
No, not a radio for the hubby! LOL
I'm wanting to buy a non-working radio shell. Just something that looks like a real radio, so I can put my own civilian radio/cd player into it. It doesn't even have to look pretty. Can be beat to hell and back and I wont mind. Knobs and dials are even optional. I'd prefer a PRC 25 or PRC 77, but if you've got something else, I'll at least take a look at it and see if I want it instead.
If you got anything that might work for me, let me know.
I'm wanting to buy a non-working radio shell. Just something that looks like a real radio, so I can put my own civilian radio/cd player into it. It doesn't even have to look pretty. Can be beat to hell and back and I wont mind. Knobs and dials are even optional. I'd prefer a PRC 25 or PRC 77, but if you've got something else, I'll at least take a look at it and see if I want it instead.
If you got anything that might work for me, let me know.
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
it might be more than what you want, but Rapco has demilled RT-524's available....
Jim
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
I just went though the "radios" section as well as the entire "index" at Rapco. All I found was antenna's, brackets for antenna's, cables, brush guards, and the like. Not one radio, demilled or otherwise.
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
I have a complete set up that includes a gutted RT 524,1 NOS MT 1029 mount and all nos cables complete with the origonal canvas cover that you could keep or resale to get back some of the cost.I will be at the Hallsville show if you want to pick it up there.Cost is 300.00
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
Thanks tbanks, but I think I'm going to pass on that offer. I'm really just wanting a gutted PRC 25 or 77, the RT 524 would be more something the hubby would want (working). But I'll see ya at Hallsville anyway.
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
Thats where I got mine, a Rt246.... It was missing 4 parts, I found them and now have a working radio.... maybe he sold them all though. Murphy's Surplus http://www.murphyjunk.bizland.com/index.html has working PRC-77's for $300. maybe they have some dead ones that would be cheaper...TrueXena wrote:I just went though the "radios" section as well as the entire "index" at Rapco. All I found was antenna's, brackets for antenna's, cables, brush guards, and the like. Not one radio, demilled or otherwise.
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
I went through all the stuff listed on Murphy's Surplus website last week. They are all working (good condition/working) radios, therefore have the 'working price' attached. I do understand that these things are not cheap, even gutted, but I'm not wanting to spend 'working price' either.moose53 wrote:Thats where I got mine, a Rt246.... It was missing 4 parts, I found them and now have a working radio.... maybe he sold them all though. Murphy's Surplus http://www.murphyjunk.bizland.com/index.html has working PRC-77's for $300. maybe they have some dead ones that would be cheaper...
Jim
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
I was just suggesting that you call them, they a good bunch to work with, and none of these places list everything they have online. I called them looking for a cable once, they didn't have it, but they had the connectors and wire so they made me up one.... just a thought you know, that they might have a dead one they pulled parts out of in their junk pile or something...TrueXena wrote:I went through all the stuff listed on Murphy's Surplus website last week. They are all working (good condition/working) radios, therefore have the 'working price' attached. I do understand that these things are not cheap, even gutted, but I'm not wanting to spend 'working price' either.moose53 wrote:Thats where I got mine, a Rt246.... It was missing 4 parts, I found them and now have a working radio.... maybe he sold them all though. Murphy's Surplus http://www.murphyjunk.bizland.com/index.html has working PRC-77's for $300. maybe they have some dead ones that would be cheaper...
Jim
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
Ahh, gotcha. I'll give them a call then. Thanks.moose53 wrote:I was just suggesting that you call them, they a good bunch to work with, and none of these places list everything they have online. I called them looking for a cable once, they didn't have it, but they had the connectors and wire so they made me up one.... just a thought you know, that they might have a dead one they pulled parts out of in their junk pile or something...
Jim
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
I have a dead PRC-10, if that would work. I think I have a handset to go with it.
Steve
Just follow the yellow brick road........
1967 Kaiser M725 (New project)
1972 Pontiac LeMans luxury Sport
1977 M-886
1965 M151A1
1952 M38A1 sold
1965 MG Spridget
1964 Ford Falcon (sold)
1950 Chevrolet Panel truck (sold)
1959 Ford 4x4
1966 Austin London Black Taxi
1964 Triumph Herald Convertable
Just follow the yellow brick road........
1967 Kaiser M725 (New project)
1972 Pontiac LeMans luxury Sport
1977 M-886
1965 M151A1
1952 M38A1 sold
1965 MG Spridget
1964 Ford Falcon (sold)
1950 Chevrolet Panel truck (sold)
1959 Ford 4x4
1966 Austin London Black Taxi
1964 Triumph Herald Convertable
Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
Ok guys, thanks for your input and suggestions. I'm taking kbojyl's PRC 10 to see if I can make my 'dummy'. Will keep ya informed on the project as it progresses.
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
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Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
Hey TX, if your not in a hurry for that radio from kbojyl I will be stoping by to drop off hardtop kits to him and picking up a radio for myself on my way out to Colorado next month, I have not set a date as yet but I could pick up yours and drop it off on the return trip, I will be running I-70 from Baltimore Md. to Limon Col; just a thought, would save you on shipping.
Dan.
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Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
I'm in no hurry at all. If you don't mind doing that, I'd appreciate it. Just let me know when to meet up with ya at the truck stop off I-70.
Later dayz,
TrueXena
1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
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1966 M151A1 - Daily Driver
1964 M151A1 - Restoring
1977 M151A2 - Restoring
1978 M416
1952 M37 - Restoring
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Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
10-4, I'll PM you when I have the dates, glad to help out.
Dan.
Dan.
1960 M151 Run 1
1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's
1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's
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Re: WTB: Radio for dummy
Hey TX were you planning on putting the radio in the jeep where the working radio is now, or just as a stand alone? The reason I ask is that the PRC 10 will not fit where the PRC25 mounts.
The PRC10 was a tubed radio from the 50's just for FYI....Make sure you get the big battery box to go with it...this way you can power it.
The PRC10 was a tubed radio from the 50's just for FYI....Make sure you get the big battery box to go with it...this way you can power it.
There is one nut on a M151 that is very difficult to remove.....