WTB: Period correct radio (broken is better)

[Markos]

Hi Folks,

I would like to buy, borrow, or rent a period correct Blaupunkt or Becker radio. I am
3D printing AC consoles and I need to ensure that my measurements are correct. I followed the factory measurements, but a test fit would be ideal. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[BarryMW]

Thats a nice 3D console......how much does it cost?

 

[3nsahalee]

Markos-
I've got a 70s Blaupunkt sitting on shelf, you're welcome to borrow it for a while.
I work in Bellevue.

Steve

 

[Markos]

Markos-
I've got a 70s Blaupunkt sitting on shelf, you're welcome to borrow it for a while.
I work in Bellevue.

Steve

Hi Steve,

That is fantastic. I couldn't think of a better option. I'll PM you later today!

Thats a nice 3D console......how much does it cost?

Hi Barry,

I'm still working on that. My goal is to break even on this effort. It depends on how many more revisions are required and how many more mockup a I need to print. My goal is to break even. There is a thread in the restoration section if you want to dig into the subject.

To give you perspective, a BBS Mahle center cap would cost $20 to print. That is $80 for four. You can get four chrome used BBS Mahle caps for $100 to $150. 3D printing is still kind of pricey, and I will have a markup on the parts to cover the growing investment.

 

[GolfBavaria]

Someone please chime in but I was told Becker was not installed as a dealer option. Becker's were mainly installed in Mercedes, VW, and Porsche. Just curious if that info is correct? I thought it was only Blaupunkt. But being that it was dealer install, it would make sense some would be Becker's. Anyone?

 

[HB Chris]

It is listed in the Orange Parts books and a US dealer could have installed it. In 12/74 Vasek Polak could have sold me a Grundig stereo but I couldn't afford it.

 

[Stevehose]

My Becker radio and glove box cassette player were installed by the dealer. Therre is also a Becker dealer install guide as early as 1970 that shows how to do it on e3 and e9 as well as a delaer demo program where Becker would supply a working radio setup to show potential customers.

Someone please chime in but I was told Becker was not installed as a dealer option. Becker's were mainly installed in Mercedes, VW, and Porsche. Just curious if that info is correct? I thought it was only Blaupunkt. But being that it was dealer install, it would make sense some would be Becker's. Anyone?

 

[BarryMW]

Thanks Markos for the reply!

 

[coupedownunder]

that console in 3D is very impressive Markos..great work.... what next ...sunvisor pivots mybe ???