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22nd Dec 2020, 6:44 pm | #1 |
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Blaupunkt Arkansas
Hi, I’ve just brought this old radiogram. The sliding glass door is missing, any ideas on how I could replace it... Thanks
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22nd Dec 2020, 8:08 pm | #2 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
They used the 'Arkansas' name for lots of radiogrsms in the 50s and 60s. Do you have the exact model number, or failing that a photo?
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22nd Dec 2020, 8:38 pm | #3 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
This is the one I have......y
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22nd Dec 2020, 9:37 pm | #4 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
Any half-decent Glazier can make one for you. Just be precise with your measuring. Use as thick a glass as will fit the sliding grooves above and below.
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22nd Dec 2020, 9:47 pm | #5 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
ive just been looking at stock photos ,and it doesnt seem to have a glass door on that model
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22nd Dec 2020, 9:54 pm | #6 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
Hi, I have what looks like the fibre runners. There is also the groove to accommodate the glass. The guy I brought it from said that it broke sometime ago. So now I’m confused, I thought all the deluxe models had a glass door..
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22nd Dec 2020, 10:13 pm | #7 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
I think some models had a glass door with a pattern on it as well as the wood one, like this 4530
Steve. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/blaupu..._usa_4530.html |
22nd Dec 2020, 10:18 pm | #8 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
The OP may be lucky as his remaining door doesn't appear to to have the usual "milled" recess as a finger grip but maybe I can't see it? It may be difficult to source a replacement "T Bone" but I'd be inclined to take the one you have to a local Glazier and see if they can help. It would have to be toughened glass, for safety and a bit more expensive under modern regulations but it's well worth asking if you plan to sell it on. These more ornate, sometimes "Cocktail Cabinet" Models, seem to have been particularly popular in Germany and amongst the Afro Caribbean Community here in the UK. Best not to just plug it in if you don't know what you are doing though.
Dave W If you put the name into the search engine at the top of the page you will see many previous posts including "Should I buy one of these?" and "Great Sound". I suspect that the Tuner Amp section will be of superior quality, maybe stereo-if it works! Look for a model number on the front, back or inside but not with the power on! There's probably a dedicated website somewhere as as well. Last edited by dave walsh; 22nd Dec 2020 at 10:29 pm. |
23rd Dec 2020, 2:26 pm | #9 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
Your reply made me smile, as I am Afro Caribbean and my parents has one back in the day
This is the model with the drinks cabinet, with a glass shelf. It’s being to look like I might have to get one made up, the find a sign writer to put the pattern on.. |
23rd Dec 2020, 3:45 pm | #10 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
On the back it says Arkansas Type 4637...
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23rd Dec 2020, 4:21 pm | #11 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
Sounds like you'rE half way there already Bottle of rum essential perhaps Plenty of help here if you intend to overhaul it yourself.
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23rd Dec 2020, 7:08 pm | #12 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
Thanks for that, have already contacted a guy that’s in north London about servicing the record player and the radio.... when we are allowed to travel!
As for the rum, have already tried the drinks cabinet for size! Tony |
23rd Dec 2020, 9:52 pm | #13 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
OK Tony. Let us all have a look when it's sorted. Of course we think it's great to see any vintage item being rescued... hence the site!
Merry Christmas, Dave |
6th Apr 2021, 8:29 pm | #14 |
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Re: Blaupunkt Arkansas
I’ve managed to get the radio and the turntable repaired and serviced, but the restoration is still ongoing. I need to replace the sliding glass for the cabinet, or at least have some idea of the measurements so I can get a replacement made.... would prefer to buy an original if poss..
Last edited by T Bone123; 6th Apr 2021 at 8:36 pm. |