Restoring the Classic Dash Pad & Original AM Radio ROCKS! - 1956 Chrysler 300i Pony Car Concept

In this episode we resurrect the dash pad and get the radio working again.
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[@Xaltar_]

Love seeing these old radios working, there is a certain charm to the sound between the static and the hum of the components.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

So true!

[@martinpook5707]

I like it!

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Cool!

[@jerrycarle2757]

See how that radio has two spots for civil defense broadcasts. Old school cold war stuff right there.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

That is VERY interesting Jerry! Thanks for sharing. I learned something new :D

[@laurensmith1828]

Nice save on the dash and the radio. Its the small details that really shine. Nicely done Nick

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thank you!! Working on the small details is what I love.

[@LarryHeagren]

The color of the dash pad screams 50's! I am glad you saved it as it looks cool. Having a tube radio in this car will also keep the 50's vibe alive. It is looking very good.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thanks! That's exactly what I was aiming for.

[@kaddleman4294]

Right choice on OG dash, color is complimentary and nice fit. What, no rear speaker and reverb on that AM radio?? :) Look forward to seeing the final pieces and interior come together. Hope the weekly schedule brings more subs to the channel. You certainly deserve a zero to the left of the decimal.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

The wire I trimmed off was for the rear speaker... oops! Haha. Don't need it as a high tech music making device is being installed. Cheers!

[@johnlloyd1028]

Says a lot about the quality of the materials used all those years ago, especially if the car has been properly stored! good job as usual!

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

We pulled this 56 out of the bush behind the previous owner's barn. Missing 2 doors and only a tarp as covering. Even the seats were intact. Amazing material quality. In case you haven't seen it, check out the first episode.

[@raymondantonio4145]

Hey Nick, I love that dash pad, adds a bit of nostalgia to the car! Definitely leave the teal colour! Glad you were able to get the radio working somewhat, the am signals aren’t the greatest anyways but will certainly look awesome in the dash! Thanks for the video and have a great weekend!

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Nothing much on the AM band now days. But like you mentioned, its a bit of nostalgia, takes me back to my childhood and looks great in the car. I appreciate your support!!

[@keithlalonde4308]

You guys did a great job with that Chrysler. The modification made a world of difference in the looks of the car.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thank you very much Keith!!

[@lexkroese8468]

Hi Nick, great build! About the radio, some folks mentioned already to replace the electrolytic capacitors (Panasonic capacitors are very good), but also clean the contacts of the tubes with contact cleaner. You can also clean the contacts of the switches with contact cleaner. Due to age (time) there is a posibility of slight corrosion on the contacts. If posible replace the tubes by new ones. NOS tubes are very expensive today, but new tubes are still made. Good luck!

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thanks for the info!

[@commentdeleted173]

My 1960 Dodge has a tube AM radio that still works. I always like the warm crackle and really enjoy listening to a ball game in the car.👍👍

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Cool!! Tube radios sound great!!

[@davidj.collins2239]

I have been watching since the beginning of this project. I have shared it with friends. You are doing a fantastic job! Keep it up.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thank you soo much David!! Will do.

[@Matthew-x9d]

Success! Dash pad and dashboard are complementary colors. Thanks for sharing.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

My pleasure!!

[@GrumpyOldTech]

Get the electrolytic capacitors replaced in that radio before going too much further

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Will do before she goes back in.

[@McKays_NF]

Great episode! You are a multitalented person! For a second there, I thought you were contacting aliens with that ancient thing! 😅 Cheers!🎉

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thanks, I try my best. Aliens!! Haha!!!

[@dougwernham5209]

Great looking dash, thanks for the video Nick.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thank you!!

[@robertrudeseal4200]

You seem to be a jack of all trades! Good work as always.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

I try. Thanks for watching!!

[@johnlloyd1028]

If the radio has any electrolytic capacitors the dry out over time ,replace them with polyester caps as a precaution.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Great tip John!. I've been on the hunt.

[@vetteguru5722]

Happy that you are not hacking up the dash for a modern head unit 👍

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Me too! Nav screen episode coming soon.

[@vetteguru5722]

@iNVisionPrototypes can't wait

[@LetGaiaLive]

Dash looks magnificent! Perhaps you can incorporate a small amount (just a little strip?) of turquoise in the door panels 🤔

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

That is a fantastic idea! Thank you!! Perhaps when I get around to recovering the seats with something more appropriate I might have a turquoise '300i' embroidered into the backs. We shall see

[@gregjobson4844]

Lucky that 70 yr old vinyl was still pliable the climate up there must be kinder on vinyl than down here, it would have been cracked long ago anyway nice work Nick. Cheers Greg

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

It sat in the bush under a tarp for who knows how long. Probably helped. Though the doors were off, so I dunno. Quality material? Thanks for the thumbs up!!

[@Openairgarage]

If you have a tube tester like you mentioned you should check the tubes anyway to make sure they test within range and replace the capacitors regardless of how they look, it will perform much better.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

I did afterwards. Will show what the results were in a later episode.

[@weirdmatter]

I like the blue dash pad

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thanks! It's different.

[@clintonstevens1285]

nice detective work

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Love these old radios!! Get a warm fuzzy feeling working on them lol!

[@morgansword]

I would of never changed the color of the dash pad, and the fact it survived is a proof of better materials used then ... than we use today. Well lets say from the last of the eighties to say two thousand era of rigs as they cheapened up their products to stay in business. A dash then would stop just about anything human from going further... Jay Leno said, your head gave, not the dash. Electrical cleaner on contacts.... a bit of air pressure to knock out more debris and your old radio will dazzle some young lady to give the boy a kiss.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Cool!

[@robertmungo5428]

This might be hard to believe but whatever was on the dash may have helped preserve it!

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

I think you're right!! When I first saw the car in the bush it really surprised me how intact that pad was.

[@russellstambaugh4528]

Leaving the turquoise dash pad and having the rest of the interior black won’t look out of place if you add something as subtle as color matched floor mats over the black carpet or having some paint mixed to match the turquoise for some sort of accent for the center console. Adding a. Splash of the turquoise color on the interior tastefully would make it look intentionally designed and not allow the dash to say hello I’m different lol. I just found your channel and this is the first video I’ve watched. Just thought I would throw my two cents in lol. I’ll be watching more.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! That's a fantastic idea!! I hope you enjoy the episodes and subscribe to see more. Cheers!

[@arthurdybowski5615]

It's been along time ago but I remember fluorescent light transformers caused static and interference for AM radios.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Probably the case. We'll see what happens with the car outside.

[@tony.toronto]

Tuner spray might help the radio

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thanks!!

[@kwikslvr73]

hope to see more info on the car....bumpers-painted? powder coated? that big hole in the hood!!

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

You will, coming soon!

[@samperras]

That’s all folks

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Until next week :D

[@davidsolloway9349]

like 35 !

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Thanks!!

[@kennethdong8490]

you need to turn back the hands of time to get good AM radio.

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

So true!

[@joewolf4483]

I've been sitting here yelling at the screen ... I was worried you were going to take the color off that vinyl with that solvent ... doesn't take a lot to remove it ... also you were using the solvent to clean your hands ... big no no ... I'm with ya on the keeping the original color ... nothin says Mopar like turquoise ... I still have a few of those tube radios myself ... commin together ...

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

Came up to the edge ... and no more.

[@ZIPCORD]

Your listening to Radio Free Canada..., can you hear us? Are we getting through? CLEAR THE CHANNEL, this is NORAD!!! 🙂

[@iNVisionPrototypes]

LOL!! Might come in handy...