Re: [Chrysler300] Radio Conversion

[Keith Boonstra <kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm going to chime in with an "Amen" here on Jeff Carter.  What I've 
found with Jeff is that he's normally not the quickest (except by 
special arrangement) nor the cheapest source for about anything.  But 
he's a super good guy in many ways, and few people anywhere have a more 
comprehensive knowledge of all the fine points and nuances of these 
letter cars, or the ability to work on more tricky things inside them.  
He's always willing to advise you (free) on a restoration technique, and 
he's got a ton of oddball stuff on his shelves to sell you.

It's too bad some have had poor experiences with him.  Sometimes any of 
us can have a problem with someone others find easy to work with.  I'm 
sure we can all name a few.  But I have to say that during the year and 
a half (so far) of my C restoration he's been pretty indispensable to 
me.  I agree it's nearly impossible to get to talk to him sometimes, but 
when I do it turns out worth it.

Keith Boonstra

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On 3/29/2011 2:24 PM, Tom Cox wrote:
>
> I know that George McKovich is an honorable member of the club and has 
> more
> experience in restorations than most of the people I know. I am certain he
> speaks the gospel about his experience with Jeff Carter.
>
> My experience, on the other hand with Jeff Carter is just the opposite. He
> has always responded to my questions and has been immensely helpful in my
> restoration of the F convert. He provided me parts on a timely basis 
> that no
> one else seemed to have, sharing his limited stock of F parts, at a fair
> price. He has returned my restoration parts in excellent condition and I
> have nothing but good things to say about my relationship with Jeff 
> and his
> operation.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> 
> [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of Michael Moore
> Sent: 2011-03-29 1:08 PM
> To: George McKovich
> Cc: Jim Maiani; <charlies@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:charlies%40xplornet.com>>; <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Radio Conversion
>
> I don't understand what his business model is. Maybe its a business to
> support his hobby?
> Mike Moore
>
> On Mar 29, 2011, at 9:44 AM, George McKovich wrote:
>
> > I have used them for other needs such as a speedo lense resto with very
> unsatisfactory results. $270 and had to send it back a second time with no
> better results... I didn't send it back a third time but called and 
> asked to
> talk to Jeff about it over a year ago and still have not had my call 
> return
> or any offer of adjustment. They simply don't deliver on their promises. I
> found a perfect NOS one on eBay for $100.
> >
> > George
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone 4
> >
> > On Mar 29, 2011, at 10:24 AM, Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx 
> <mailto:mmoore8425%40aol.com>> wrote:
> >
> > > My experience has been that they are great, but difficult for me to
> communicate with.
> > > My phone calls are rarely returned, faxes not responded to etc.
> > > Things which are said to have been shipped actually ship a week later
> etc.
> > > I just wish they had better communications and were more responsive.
> > > I only use him if I HAVE to, although he's a great guy. That's the 
> last
> place I'd think to send a radio to.
> > > Mike Moore
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mar 29, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Jim Maiani wrote:
> > >
> > >> Charlie. When I bought my survivor 62H about 4 years ago, the radio
> didn't work. So (wanting to keep it original) I sent it to JC Restorations
> in Lynnwood WA (425) 672-8324. I had them fix it and add a MP3 jack (a 
> wire
> that can be hidden in the dash when not used.) I can now dial the 
> radio to a
> frequency that has nothing on it, plug in my Ipod, and listen to my oldies
> playlist while crusin'. Works fabulous. Doesn't get any better! I'd
> recommend JC.
> > >>
> > >> Jim Maiani
> > >> Houghton Lake, MI
> > >>
> > >> Survivor H
> > >> 69 GTS conv.
> > >>
> > >> From: charlies@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:charlies%40xplornet.com>
> > >> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 8:21 PM
> > >> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>
> > >> Subject: [Chrysler300] Radio Conversion
> > >>
> > >> Hi Group,
> > >>
> > >> Has anyone had experience with converting their AM radio to accept FM
> /satellite/Mp3 etc. while retaining the stock OEM appearance? I'd 
> especially
> be interested to know if any members have done the conversion themselves.
> Thanks, Charlie in Ottawa, 62 Sport
> > >>
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