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Something I noticed when looking at the photos Steve posted, but too far afield to include on that string. The radio dial and knobs are mounted on a face plate that appears to be the same size as what would otherwise be a block-off plate. My 37 has what my best guess, based on the type of knobs were on it, says is a 38, but there is no face plate. I now have another mission, is there any difference between the face plate for a 37 and a 38? Any ideas where to look (other than the overpriced trash bin eBay)?

Big difference. The 38 faceplate is wider. The 37 is more square looking.


I bought a 37 that just had the dial and knobs and MADE it work on a 38 faceplate by drilling holes to fit ,just for looks. I refuse to give $900 for a non working radio.

Delete plate:



'38 radio (working by the way ):

Noting the two photos..

Cateye lighter
Ashtray
Radio
clock


Next thing you know you'll be down to the local chromeshop getting everything chromed.


Sorry Tiny,I had to.

Thanks to you both for those pictures and the information. In the meantime, I see that Chevs of the 40s has a block-off plate, can anyone tell me if, aside from the holes I would have to tap, it would pass for a 37 face plate? I have a feeling it will take some time to find the real thing. Appreciate any input.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-CHEVRO...ries&hash=item51a48b1c01&vxp=mtr

Is this what you need?

ebay #350652931073

Steve...You forgot to mention the extremely rare...and no doubt the hardest 38 Chevy accessory to find...THE legionary Hand knitted COWBOY BOOT.>>>>>>ED
BTW......just fooling Tiny....peace

I started to say something about that but couldn't figure out exactly what it was that I was looking at. Cowboy boots aren't really that popular in Tennessee.

Yea...I know bare feet is the norm there......Your 3rd Cus..ED

Maybe, so thanks for the reference. I am wondering if the radio face plate is, aside from the holes, identical to the delete plate. If anyone has a head-on picture of their 37 radio, that would be great.

No offense taken. My dear departed Mom made those when I was just a tyke. Most hang the proverbial fuzzy dice over their mirror but some of us need to be different.

Sorry about that comment. I didn't know the importance of that to you.

No problem Steve, no offense taken man. All is good....especially after I win the PowerBall drawing tonight.