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chevy · 02-18-2006, 08:18 PM

i have a pushbutton 12v radio for 55-56 it has power connectio on left side as i look at front of radio and another connection wire on right side with a three prong plug, and a seems to be hot lead, am i missing something as tubes lite but get nothing out of speakers, i was told that radio might need additional amplifier, any thoughts or help

thx

don

MikeKy55 · 02-18-2006, 08:37 PM

Don, the part you describe is the tuner portion. Behind the clock there should be an amplifier and speaker. The cable with three prongs plugs into the amp.. Any chance the amp is there? Unless your looking for it, you may not know it's there.

CLSSY56 · 02-18-2006, 10:41 PM

There is also a black wire that plugs into the amp as well.

chevyman · 02-18-2006, 11:34 PM

[QUOTE=chevy]i have a pushbutton 12v radio for 55-56 it has power connectio on left side as i look at front of radio and another connection wire on right side with a three prong plug, and a seems to be hot lead, am i missing something as tubes lite but get nothing out of speakers, i was told that radio might need additional amplifier, any thoughts or help

thx
Hi Don
It take a power supply and I have one if you are interested. Asking price is $75 plus shipping.
Thanks
Jim

chevy · 02-20-2006, 08:23 PM

thx i decided to order a radio from jc whitney fits dash without modification

thx all for your help

MikeKy55 · 02-20-2006, 08:27 PM

Glad you came to a solution. I'm in favor of not modifying the dash.

57 Chevy Low n Slow · 04-08-2006, 01:24 PM

Hey, does anyone know where i can get my original radio for my 57 redone to pickup fm, but still keep its original look? i would prefer it have a 4-channel setup. also i dont want to hav to mod dash, cause dash is sooo nice, that's not even being thought about. thanx guys, Mike.

MikeKy55 · 04-08-2006, 01:33 PM

http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/stereoF.htm

This is interesting.

57 Chevy Low n Slow · 04-20-2006, 12:10 AM

thanx man.

I still cant find reasonable priced fender, btw got old fender off, any ideas about how long it takes for 2 people to get a drivers front fender off that have never done it before on anything older than a 69? try 2.5 hours of straight working, no breaks, and wut kind of screws are those around headlight bracket and on side of hood, they look to use a bit shaped like an hour-glass, cant find anything like that at any parts store, so i took a star bit and ground it done to fit. Later, and thanx. -Mike

Hey, does a 57 chevy hav the separate amp and tuner, or is tuner and amp one piece? Thx, Mike.

MikeKy55 · 04-20-2006, 05:04 PM

Mike, those screws are called 'clutch' head screws. Sears and some other places sell them. It was one of the generals (GM) ideas.

02-18-2006, 08:18 PM	#1
chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 chevy's Garage Location: kansas Posts: 3 Member #236	radio i have a pushbutton 12v radio for 55-56 it has power connectio on left side as i look at front of radio and another connection wire on right side with a three prong plug, and a seems to be hot lead, am i missing something as tubes lite but get nothing out of speakers, i was told that radio might need additional amplifier, any thoughts or help thx don

02-18-2006, 08:37 PM	#2
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,385 Member #10	Don, the part you describe is the tuner portion. Behind the clock there should be an amplifier and speaker. The cable with three prongs plugs into the amp.. Any chance the amp is there? Unless your looking for it, you may not know it's there. __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

02-18-2006, 10:41 PM	#3
CLSSY56 Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Jan 2006 CLSSY56's Garage Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 1,201 Member #33	There is also a black wire that plugs into the amp as well. __________________ -Travis Http://www.HorizonRcFlyers.com

02-18-2006, 11:34 PM	#4
chevyman Member Join Date: Jan 2006 chevyman's Garage Location: Oregon Posts: 28 Member #46	1955-56 Pushbutton Radio [QUOTE=chevy]i have a pushbutton 12v radio for 55-56 it has power connectio on left side as i look at front of radio and another connection wire on right side with a three prong plug, and a seems to be hot lead, am i missing something as tubes lite but get nothing out of speakers, i was told that radio might need additional amplifier, any thoughts or help thx Hi Don It take a power supply and I have one if you are interested. Asking price is $75 plus shipping. Thanks Jim

02-20-2006, 08:23 PM	#5
chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 chevy's Garage Location: kansas Posts: 3 Member #236	all thx i decided to order a radio from jc whitney fits dash without modification thx all for your help

02-20-2006, 08:27 PM	#6
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,385 Member #10	Glad you came to a solution. I'm in favor of not modifying the dash. __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

04-08-2006, 01:24 PM	#7
57 Chevy Low n Slow Member Join Date: Apr 2006 57 Chevy Low n Slow's Garage Posts: 22 Member #419	Hey, does anyone know where i can get my original radio for my 57 redone to pickup fm, but still keep its original look? i would prefer it have a 4-channel setup. also i dont want to hav to mod dash, cause dash is sooo nice, that's not even being thought about. thanx guys, Mike.

04-08-2006, 01:33 PM	#8
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,385 Member #10	http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/stereoF.htm This is interesting. __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

04-20-2006, 12:10 AM	#9
57 Chevy Low n Slow Member Join Date: Apr 2006 57 Chevy Low n Slow's Garage Posts: 22 Member #419	thanx man. I still cant find reasonable priced fender, btw got old fender off, any ideas about how long it takes for 2 people to get a drivers front fender off that have never done it before on anything older than a 69? try 2.5 hours of straight working, no breaks, and wut kind of screws are those around headlight bracket and on side of hood, they look to use a bit shaped like an hour-glass, cant find anything like that at any parts store, so i took a star bit and ground it done to fit. Later, and thanx. -Mike Hey, does a 57 chevy hav the separate amp and tuner, or is tuner and amp one piece? Thx, Mike. Last edited by 57 Chevy Low n Slow; 04-20-2006 at 01:30 AM.. Reason: remeber'd something.

04-20-2006, 05:04 PM	#10
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,385 Member #10	Mike, those screws are called 'clutch' head screws. Sears and some other places sell them. It was one of the generals (GM) ideas. __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

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