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Technical Shop => Electrical & Audio => Topic started by: Burdar on December 17, 2019, 11:13:51 AM

Title: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: Burdar on December 17, 2019, 11:13:51 AM
I just saw this posted on Moparts.  Thought everyone over here should be made aware of this as well.  Wards converted my Dart's AM radio to AM/FM and installed RCA jacks in the back.  Sad to see a good company closing their doors.


QuoteIt is a very sad day for us here . My dad , the senior technician at Wards Classic Car Radio Repair, has just lost a battle with cancer
and just went on to heaven this afternoon. I can not continue this business without him. After 20 years we are shutting down as of today.
Thanks to all that have used our services in the past ,thank you .
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: anlauto on December 17, 2019, 11:23:40 AM
Oh man that's terrible news :crying: :andyangel:
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: Cuda Cody on December 17, 2019, 12:00:47 PM
That is absolutely terrible.
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: Chryco Psycho on December 17, 2019, 12:14:11 PM
Saw that about a week ago , too bad Dad didn't teach his son all of the ins & outs so he could continue
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: Cuda Cody on December 17, 2019, 12:45:40 PM
Who else offers this service now?  He was fantastic at what he did and its going to leave a big hole in the Mopar community. 
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: mopar jack on December 17, 2019, 01:44:45 PM
I have purchased speakers from this guy and is great to deal with. He does conversions to newer amplifiers, not sure about restorations. http://www.turnswitch.com/
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: Ricomondo on December 28, 2019, 06:27:43 PM
Oh my! What terrible news! Greg's dad was a wonderful person and worked on four radios for me over the years, just recently competing one in August of this year!

I know there is a place in Michigan that works on the radios and just did my friends AM/FM in his 71 Cuda. Will have to find out who.
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: 7E-Bodies on December 29, 2019, 11:50:23 AM
If anyone hears of another reputable place, please let me know. I have an R11 in my 70 that looks to be in super shape, yet I've never tried it. Wouldn't mind having it gone through.
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: MoparLeo on December 29, 2019, 07:57:02 PM
Another Mopar resource gone...  We need to pass our knowledge on to the next generation no matter what our specialty is.
:bigthumb:
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: cuda dad on December 29, 2019, 08:58:34 PM
Have any of you dealt with Barry?
http://www.barrys8trackrepair.com/
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: blown motor on December 30, 2019, 01:12:00 PM
@ricomondo (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/ricomondo_4657) Any information on who the person in Michigan is?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: ec_co on December 30, 2019, 01:51:03 PM
Quote from: cuda dad on December 29, 2019, 08:58:34 PM
Have any of you dealt with Barry?
http://www.barrys8trackrepair.com/

I haven't personally dealt with him, but I've heard good things. his script on packing/shipping is GOLD http://www.barrys8trackrepair.com/Packing.html
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: Ricomondo on December 30, 2019, 02:52:15 PM
Quote from: blown motor on December 30, 2019, 01:12:00 PM
@ricomondo (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/ricomondo_4657) Any information on who the person in Michigan is?  :popcorn:

They do not have a website that I know of, just a Facebook page.
Car Radios Michigan - see photo
Title: Re: Wards Classic Car Radio Repair
Post by: blown motor on December 30, 2019, 03:37:50 PM
Cool. Thanks.