Found ! a replacement radio. finally. Now what?

[Plymouth71]

Well I was helping a friend look for some parts for his van and came upon this very lonely, distinct machine.




There's not a lot left, but a peek inside found me a radio for my 71 satellite. The knobs work and so do the push buttons. I just want to know the best way to go from here.

1. How do I clean it with out damage?
2. Should I open it up to lube it or anything?
3.Are there any how to's so that I can repair my original?

Thanks for the assistance

 

[Xp29h]

I googled mopar radio restorations and found many sites.. Don't know your budget but this is What I might do: I've never used anybody like this so I do a lot of research before shipping it off..
I'm not recommending any of these but might be a good start..

Good luck and congrats on your find!

http://www.wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com

http://www.bobsradio.com

http://dandmrestoration.com/services/radio-repair/

 

[Plymouth71]

Oops. I might not have been clear. I want to do this myself.

 

[Trench]

This is a pretty good article, hope it helps.

http://www.antiqueradio.org/FirstStepsInRestoration.htm

 

[Photon440]

Short of diagnosing diodes, transistors and circuits, I'd unscrew the casing and just blow out the dust and then liberally spray electrical contact cleaner/lube into just about everything. In Langley, I get stuff like this at SMI http://www.smi-elec.com/super-contact-cleaner-125g-45-oz-aerosol?keyword=cleaner&model=1

Corrosion can lead to wires coming apart or solder joints failing, and just general loss of conductivity in sliding contacts and plugs. Often you can just eyeball something because it's obvious and the fix is straight forward. How long was the radio exposed to the elements like that? The wagon looks like it was rolled a few times down a hill.

 

[sleepar]

This is my setup I sent it off to garys 8 Trac repair.... he went through the deck.... he does exclnt work find him on the web call and ask if he does non 8trac stuff or recommend someone.... the old stuff on rhe shelf needs resto from age.....
Please please please don't post pictures this graphic with out a warning..
I thought I was going to see a radio..... F'n WOW!

 

[Xp29h]

No you were right, I read it wrong... Anyway, maybe they can give you some info if you need..? Good luck!

 

[Plymouth71]

Actually, I was able to get it working. Just cleaned up the contacts. I would like to rebuild the original thou. I will be taking it apart to see what the problem is.