Vintage Blaupunkt Radio Restoration

[@roundtailrestoration]

Who knew a radio could be a work of art! Beautiful job, Mike.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Chris..This one was tough!!

[@m0d.]

Wow, hearing a modern song coming through this radio, really puts things in perspective.. into how time has gone by.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks m0d..its definitely a throwback!

[@danknox9986]

Can’t believe you thought that radio would work. It looks beautiful.

[@Tim-Bristol-UK]

Great video. thanks for taking the time to make it

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you klaxon I hope it can be of some use=) Cheers!

[@1ocean515]

Mike you leave no stone unturned. The radio looks so good it’s a shame it’s hidden in the dash! Impressive! 👍

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks 1ocean..Im happy its finally working! Its amazing how it all works

[@gplusgplus2286]

This missing plastic part could be easily 3d printed in my opinion. Another great video Mike!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Gplus..what part are you referring too?

[@gplusgplus2286]

@@MikesRestorations the broken plastic inside part for the frequency display

[@MikesRestorations]

Ah!! yes you are right..that piece would be a perfect candidate for a 3D repro!

[@rpeterson223]

Really nice seeing you getting the early solid state radio up and working.....

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks R Peterson It feels good to have this one behind me..it was a challenge for sure!

[@derekmats]

Wow, one of my favorites from the series. The look of that radio all restored is absolutely stunning!

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Derek Thanks Good to see you are still with us! I hope all is going well and keeping healthy!!

[@danwood1047]

Very cool old radio. A perfect addition to the dash!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Dan Im thrilled how it turned out..These old radios are quite a challenge

[@gaijinsumo]

Well Mike, as always, you have inspired me to pull out my old original radio and clean it up. Yours actually sounds much better than I would have expected!

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello John Great! =) I think you will have no problem working thru your radio.. The speaker from Porsche actually sounds pretty good and has a good range of adjustment Does your radio have the amplifier?

[@gaijinsumo]

@@MikesRestorations It does have the amp hanging off the bottom. I need to take it out of its storage box and have a closer look, but I think it is identical to yours.

[@dondarrock7676]

Just another amazing work from you Mike. Glad Vintage Blaupunkt Radio is around to fix, have parts for these classic radios.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Don Yes it is fantastic there in someone to go too with these classic radios..A modern conversion would just not quite do what we want here.

[@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11]

Wow again, everything....so well restored. Well done.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Rob A lot of water under the bridge=)

[@restoblast1387]

Fantastic job Mike. You handled the radio quite well. I was so happy to see another video from your channel. 👏👍

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Resto Blast That was a tough one..as radios are not something I specialize in..lucky we have some great professionals to lean on!

[@mooney0086]

The dash looks so good. I’m so jealous about this car. I’m sad that it’s almost finished. I feel like I’ve been doing it with you.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Mooney Thanks You actually hit on a strong point I've been trying to convey.. The direction of the series is kind of intended to give a hands on feeling to the viewers as if they are step by step working on and building this project. We still have a ways to go but she is finally closing up!

[@ryanh6081]

You can actually send it to Becker and they will go thru the radio. Awesome job on the video

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Ryan We appreciate the tip! Cheers!

[@davidelmsly9408]

Great workmanship look forward to seeing this project all buttoned up!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks David We're closing in on it.. we've had some set backs but seems to be back on track again!

[@rodneynelson3862]

Awesome video Mike! I was all bummed out because I thought we were going to have to wait a few weeks to hear the radio and then boom, you shipped it and received it back in two seconds! And I love how you got around the copywrite issue. Can't wait to see what is next.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Rodney..Actually this video has been in progress for months! Working thru all the issues and then KZbin giving me a hard time about it. The power off editing=)!

[@blitzroehre1807]

Wow, optically a beaut, Mike, thumbs up! Can you make a video of the plating process please? The black adjuster on the back of the radio is the antenna match. You tune into a weak AM station at around 1200 khz and adjust for max volume, this may be the solution to your mediocre reception. The AUX-in cable can easily be modified so you do not have to change over with the dummy plug. Inside the clear dummy you can see a bridge between 2 pins, and if you wire a tiny switch between those 2 pins in the plug of your new audio adapter you can then turn audio signal from radio on and off, thus saving you having to fumble around the back of the radio. That is how I do it on all of my AUX conversions. Cheers frrom Germany

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Blitz thank you and thanks for the rear tuning heads up! I will check it out. You are quite knowledgeable on theses radios Its always good to get some professional input when we are running thin on knowhow. I have three electroplating videos in the series. Two on zinc plating and one on nickel plating. If you scroll down the video library you will find them. Thanks again for the tips!

[@brianhart3955]

Hi Mike great video. Did you fabricate the tab that supports the back of the unit or can you purchase those?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Brian Thanks That tab on the rear was original to the car. I think would be fairly easy to replicate if you need to make one. Radios were dealer installed radios in those days..so installation methods would vary to some degree im sure Good luck!! Cheers!

[@craigwoodfolk3240]

Excellent episode.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Graig!

[@pungvarlarsson6451]

It is possible to make a switch so that you can use the radio and the external input alternatively. The plug has jumpers, the switch will have to connect the pins in the off position, this way you can leave the cable in all the time.

[@MikesRestorations]

Yes I think that would be possible, Its not my expertise but I think someone would be able to engineer such a switch

[@pungvarlarsson6451]

@@MikesRestorations I am going to try it soon. I can get back to you with the result!

[@MikesRestorations]

@@pungvarlarsson6451 Good Luck! Please let us know

[@FeeeshEP3]

Nice to hear the radio!

[@MikesRestorations]

It was a big relief to finally here something coming out of that speaker=)!

[@jonnydower]

Great video! Where did you get the accessory cable? I couldn’t find it in any of the links.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Jonny, Thank you The cable was provided by Ingo Prangenberg from Vintageblau.com He has someone who manufactures those for him. Try giving him a call Good Luck!

[@ReodorF1]

I have taken apart ps2/3/4 built pc restored cars,opened the lid of a 70s radio casette and just put the lid back again lol i do not want to touch anything in it lol i was thinking of cleaning it inside

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks funny! Yes the old radios can be daunting Cheers!

[@harley1793]

Thank you for making the video! Such an inspiration!!

[@MikesRestorations]

You are so welcome!

[@Paul_VanGo]

Mike, you can hook up the new lead you got to a Bluetooth module. Wireless 60s and 70s music streaming from directly from Spotify, without the cable mess.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Paul That sounds like an awesome idea! I will look into it. Thanks for the tip!!

[@Paul_VanGo]

@@MikesRestorations You're welcome.

[@daverph]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the wisdom!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks David Are you working on any project?

[@Rockfarbrorn]

Just a wonderfull video all around!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thank you!

[@oneelevenweb]

How do you remove the AM/FM buttons from the front of the stereo?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Oneeleven..just pull straight out. They are a press fit and snap into place

[@l.cuttzx3523]

Do you need to put it back in the car to make sure it works? (Genuine question)

[@MikesRestorations]

Great question! For me its best to trouble shoot from the car as I can take advantage of proper grounding and proper power supply. Ultimately the final problem turned out to be the antenna connection. once that was resolved we had a working radio. A real vintage radio technician could safely trouble shoot one of these on a bench. I always recommend testing gauges and old radios installed in their perspective place. The ground and power surplice assures no accidents as to over load a circuit or diode and possibly burn something out. If that happens it would be difficult to trace as a DIY Technician Good Luck!

[@franciscotorres68]

Is there a way to turn these to Bluetooth??

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Fransico Yes there is a way to do it. It would require a blue tooth module to be pluged in the accessory port. Pin connection would need to match but will work as if it was wired direct.

[@BH-ds3wv]

Ha! Speed Racer theme. Perfect...

[@pedrokim7435]

Have you try to install a bluetooth at the auxiliar din?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Pedro Haven't done it yet but it is on my list of details to finish on the build Cheers!

[@fishfan0092]

Looks amazing!!!!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Rob!

[@kentvonseverin1257]

Mike can I send you mine for repair?It is orginal to my Porsche 356 and in good shape.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Kent Thank you for your interest..unfortunately I don't do any restoration work professionally. I will recommend vintage Blau to help you get your radio working. Im not sure if cosmetic restoration work is available thru them but they are most qualified to get your radio in good working order Good Luck! www.vintageblau.com

[@kentvonseverin1257]

@@MikesRestorations Thank you. I have the same one (356) and a different model in a 3.0 CS

[@SirJeffn]

How can I contact you for a potential project? I really need some help with a radio!

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Sir Jeffn I recommend giving Vintage Blau a call for any radio work you would need. The contact information is in the video description box or you can reach Ingo at vintageblau.com Im only a hobbiest and don't do any work or repairs professionally. I do appreciate your interest though=) Good Luck!

[@christopherbullock2644]

Man, that is 10 pounds of capacitors in a five pound bag! I can hear the SW through that speaker!

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Christopher Yes for sure there's a lot of stuff packed in there to make it go.. Its really amazing how advanced things were 50 years ago

[@mecklenburgd]

I'd probably just systematically replace ALL the electrolytic capacitors with new ones without even powering it on for a test...

[@MikesRestorations]

Sounds like you are in the know Dan!

[@ricardocavazos7114]

Cool dashboard ... What car model is that for ?

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Ricardo The car is a 1967 Porsche 911