Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

52napco · 11-07-2017, 04:42 PM

I was in at $1030...

briank · 11-07-2017, 06:21 PM

I have never understood why people bid up with days to go...with the exception of an opening bid so they dont pull it........nice find though.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-10-2017, 02:12 PM

Watched that shoot up another $625 over the last 20 seconds. Someone got an early Christmas present, congrats.

70LonghornCST · 11-10-2017, 02:14 PM

I wasn't bidding, I was just watching; but which one of you got it?

**Ironhorse** · 11-10-2017, 02:14 PM

Wow, bidding went wild in the last few minutes. Was watching this from time to time, jumped $700 with several bids at the last few seconds. Final bid was $1,825 with 33 bids. Wow, more than I gave for my truck when I bought it back in '85.

It weren't me, LOL. Nice piece but WOW !!

If a board member bought let's here some braggin' rights going on. That has to be one super RARE option in a NOS condition.

Coley · 11-10-2017, 02:31 PM

Wow....$1825....for an am/fm truck radio.
Well, for the person that bought it...I'm sure they can afford it but it makes very little sense to me.

Coley

35boulder · 11-10-2017, 04:03 PM

I too was watching. Hope someone here won as it really appears to be a nice piece. Congrats to the winner.

John H. · 11-10-2017, 09:50 PM

It was worth $1400 to me. Never makes sense, but It is cool to have cool stuff I consider unobtanium.

**jocko** · 11-10-2017, 10:13 PM

wow. just wow. I want an am/fm as much as the next guy, but if I hadn't snagged one on here a few years ago for a couple hundred, I'd be priced out of the market these days (even with prices on here, not just an $1800 NOS on ebay). Prices are skyrocketing, kinda crazy. Supply/Demand, I get it, but still. Really nice radio, would love to have had that puppy! I too hope someone on here got it and it goes to a good cause (i.e. doesn't remain shrink wrapped to sell for $5000 2 years from now, but rather ends up in a truck next week).

**Curtb1971** · 11-10-2017, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

I too hope someone on here got it and it goes to a good cause (i.e. doesn't remain shrink wrapped to sell for $5000 2 years from now, but rather ends up in a truck next week).

Me too! I'm choppin at the bit to see if it was a member here. Hopefully its jammin some tunes soon

**Grumpy old man** · 11-10-2017, 11:21 PM

That's just an insane price ...But remember what happened to the prices of Camaro parts about 15 years ago ? it was common to see $100,000.00 cars selling at the big auctions , now they are 1/2 that ...This is just the beginning on the trucks

**DeadheadNM** · 11-10-2017, 11:47 PM

I believe that in 1972 this FM radio would set a buyer back by $175. Please let me know if this is incorrect. Per my query on WolframAlpha, the 2017 value of $175 in 1972 based on the Consumer Price Index is $1028.52. It was a pricey option in 1972 and good used examples maybe undervalued today? I don't know. This example at least beat inflation. Not mine but maybe the owner will live stream the opening for us?

**FirstOwner69** · 11-11-2017, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I believe that in 1972 this FM radio would set a buyer back by $175. Please let me know if this is incorrect. Per my query on WolframAlpha, the 2017 value of $175 in 1972 based on the Consumer Price Index is $1028.52. It was a pricey option in 1972 and good used examples maybe undervalued today? I don't know. This example at least beat inflation. Not mine but maybe the owner will live stream the opening for us?

GM Heritage Center says 1972 AM/FM was $145. For comparison sake, the AM was $67 and A/C was $410.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-11-2017, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

GM Heritage Center says 1972 AM/FM was $145. For comparison sake, the AM was $67 and A/C was $410.

Thank you. Adjusted cost on that figure is $852.20. $2409.67 for AC

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-11-2017, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I believe that in 1972 this FM radio would set a buyer back by $175. Please let me know if this is incorrect. Per my query on WolframAlpha, the 2017 value of $175 in 1972 based on the Consumer Price Index is $1028.52. It was a pricey option in 1972 and good used examples maybe undervalued today? I don't know. This example at least beat inflation. Not mine but maybe the owner will live stream the opening for us?

The dealer price on that radio kit was $97.71. Couldn't tell you what the mark-up was, but I'm guessing $145ish, so you wouldn't be far off. The kit was discontinued in 1973.

tristan · 11-11-2017, 05:50 AM

I think I remember doing the math one time based on production %s in the "Standard Catalog" and coming up with about 3,500 AM-FM radios ordered in 1971/2. It was the lowest option ordering % of the various choices published in the book. That was a small pool to begin with and of course it has been depleted by time. While I didn't, and wouldn't, pay near to $2K for one, a factory truck AM/FM radio is a rare and desirable accessory. Examples that are priced right, working or not, do not last long on the FS forum.

**Grumpy old man** · 11-11-2017, 07:52 AM

How many of the stock installed new am/fm's were pulled and tossed on a bench so the owner could install a new aftermarket cassette player ? Or an am/fm 8 track cb ?

ho70 · 11-11-2017, 10:51 AM

the pulled radios sat next to the air cleaner, the rims and the exhaust manifolds. If we only knew....
Wouldn't buy a radio all wrapped up, lose value if taken out of package

11-07-2017, 04:42 PM	#26
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... I was in at $1030...

11-07-2017, 06:21 PM	#27
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... I have never understood why people bid up with days to go...with the exception of an opening bid so they dont pull it........nice find though.

11-10-2017, 02:12 PM	#28
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,114	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... Watched that shoot up another $625 over the last 20 seconds. Someone got an early Christmas present, congrats. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

11-10-2017, 02:14 PM	#29
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... I wasn't bidding, I was just watching; but which one of you got it? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

11-10-2017, 02:14 PM	#30
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,006	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... Wow, bidding went wild in the last few minutes. Was watching this from time to time, jumped $700 with several bids at the last few seconds. Final bid was $1,825 with 33 bids. Wow, more than I gave for my truck when I bought it back in '85. It weren't me, LOL. Nice piece but WOW !! If a board member bought let's here some braggin' rights going on. That has to be one super RARE option in a NOS condition. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

11-10-2017, 02:31 PM	#31
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... Wow....$1825....for an am/fm truck radio. Well, for the person that bought it...I'm sure they can afford it but it makes very little sense to me. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

11-10-2017, 04:03 PM	#32
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... I too was watching. Hope someone here won as it really appears to be a nice piece. Congrats to the winner.

11-10-2017, 09:50 PM	#33
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... It was worth $1400 to me. Never makes sense, but It is cool to have cool stuff I consider unobtanium.

11-10-2017, 10:13 PM	#34
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,930	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... wow. just wow. I want an am/fm as much as the next guy, but if I hadn't snagged one on here a few years ago for a couple hundred, I'd be priced out of the market these days (even with prices on here, not just an $1800 NOS on ebay). Prices are skyrocketing, kinda crazy. Supply/Demand, I get it, but still. Really nice radio, would love to have had that puppy! I too hope someone on here got it and it goes to a good cause (i.e. doesn't remain shrink wrapped to sell for $5000 2 years from now, but rather ends up in a truck next week).

11-10-2017, 11:21 PM	#36
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... That's just an insane price ...But remember what happened to the prices of Camaro parts about 15 years ago ? it was common to see $100,000.00 cars selling at the big auctions , now they are 1/2 that ...This is just the beginning on the trucks

11-10-2017, 11:47 PM	#37
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... I believe that in 1972 this FM radio would set a buyer back by $175. Please let me know if this is incorrect. Per my query on WolframAlpha, the 2017 value of $175 in 1972 based on the Consumer Price Index is $1028.52. It was a pricey option in 1972 and good used examples maybe undervalued today? I don't know. This example at least beat inflation. Not mine but maybe the owner will live stream the opening for us? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-11-2017, 05:50 AM	#41
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... I think I remember doing the math one time based on production %s in the "Standard Catalog" and coming up with about 3,500 AM-FM radios ordered in 1971/2. It was the lowest option ordering % of the various choices published in the book. That was a small pool to begin with and of course it has been depleted by time. While I didn't, and wouldn't, pay near to $2K for one, a factory truck AM/FM radio is a rare and desirable accessory. Examples that are priced right, working or not, do not last long on the FS forum.

11-11-2017, 07:52 AM	#42
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... How many of the stock installed new am/fm's were pulled and tossed on a bench so the owner could install a new aftermarket cassette player ? Or an am/fm 8 track cb ?

11-11-2017, 10:51 AM	#43
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Don't see a NOS FM radio too often... the pulled radios sat next to the air cleaner, the rims and the exhaust manifolds. If we only knew.... Wouldn't buy a radio all wrapped up, lose value if taken out of package

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