1953 Buick Special radio plug

**rpmbo** · 08-24-2014, 10:24 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the plug that goes into the back of the radio in a 1953 series 40?
The wires were gone in my car when I got it and I fabricated one that works but loses contact some times
I would like to see a pic of that plug so I know if I am on the right track or not.
Thanks

**LONG** · 08-25-2014, 10:52 AM

I think it is just a 1/4 turn connector? if its the same as a 50, I have one I can send you. I'll look at it tonight

**rpmbo** · 08-25-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by LONG

I think it is just a 1/4 turn connector? if its the same as a 50, I have one I can send you. I'll look at it tonight

I would think that is what it should be but I do not know (very frustrating)

If you could send a pic of it that would be great.

What I have made kinda works but it just seems something should old it in place.

Thanks again Bob

**rpmbo** · 08-26-2014, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by LONG

I think it is just a 1/4 turn connector? if its the same as a 50, I have one I can send you. I'll look at it tonight

I like what you did with the radiator!

**LONG** · 08-26-2014, 02:07 PM

Rad is out of a 50 Hudson. put to good use. sucks lugging around to shows though. I'll try to get a pic of the connector tonight. if I'm home in time.

**LONG** · 08-26-2014, 06:08 PM

I believe this is the correct wire. Comes off the rear center lug on the headlight switch. With bus fuse in between? This is off my 52 and radio is not currently in it. I stole the headlight switch from the 50. I don't remember if this was installed? That car has radio missing. Car also has a bee hive in it so can't dig around.

**LONG** · 08-27-2014, 05:10 PM

I have two. the 1950 had one in it as well. its yours if you want it, just pay shipping or more if you like. PM me your details.

**rpmbo** · 08-28-2014, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by LONG

I believe this is the correct wire. Comes off the rear center lug on the headlight switch. With bus fuse in between? This is off my 52 and radio is not currently in it. I stole the headlight switch from the 50. I don't remember if this was installed? That car has radio missing. Car also has a bee hive in it so can't dig around.

Thank you this helps very much an makes sense. My radio is in the car but I have a friend in our local club who is having the same issue and his radio is not installed yet. will try an find a similar plug.

Thanks again

**LONG** · 08-28-2014, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by rpmbo

Thank you this helps very much an makes sense. My radio is in the car but I have a friend in our local club who is having the same issue and his radio is not installed yet. will try an find a similar plug.

Thanks again

you can have this, just pay to ship.

**rpmbo** · 08-28-2014, 09:38 AM

[QUOTE=LONG;95699]you can have this, just pay to ship.[/QUOTE

thanks that is vey kind of you I would be more than happy to pay shipping.

is there something sticking out of your radio or does this plug go into the hole and then twist? do u know the length of the fuse??

How do you want me to get the money to you?

Tank again

Bob

I am leaving town and will be back on Tues or Wed If I do not get back with today I will get back with you then