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Kaiser Forum / need radio antenna

« on: January 30, 2024, 05:52:55 PM »

I need an antenna for the stock radio, 1951 Kaiser Deluxe. Anyone know where I might look? I'd like the kind that comes on when the radio is turned on. Does that require special equipment versus a manual antenna?

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Kaiser Forum / REPLACING RADIO ANTENNA

« on: January 06, 2024, 08:46:27 PM »

I am replacing my radio antenna. On another post someone mentioned that the antenna can be either manual or vacuum. I assume vacuum means in theory it should telescope and raise to full length when you turn the radio on? And my second question to start with is, someone mentioned that a 1955-1959 Chevrolet truck antenna is a close match to go on a 1951 Kaiser Deluxe. Is that correct, or what antenna looks and functions most like the original? I'll try to add a picture of what mine looks like with the earlier antenna dropped down in the fender hole, my radio, and the 1958 chev truck antenna I found online, haven't bought just yet. Most of the ones I see online don't show a length. I'd like to find an automatic vacuum-raising 93-inch mast similar to the longer original manual-raising mast that was mentioned. Any recommendations are appreciated!

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Kaiser Forum / Re: MOTOROLA RADIO

« on: October 28, 2023, 01:03:28 PM »

Been checking around online this morning. I don't see any of the 'ivory' colored buttons or knobs. I don't see them in the quarterly either. Does anyone know if they might be available someplace?

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Kaiser Forum / Re: MOTOROLA RADIO

« on: October 28, 2023, 01:00:51 PM »

Interesting, might be a good time to do all that.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: MOTOROLA RADIO

« on: October 26, 2023, 10:11:46 AM »

Thank you both. This is fascinating information! I have to decide which one to repair now. The Motorola that's in it looks better, but I don't know about the innards.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: MOTOROLA RADIO

« on: October 25, 2023, 04:09:37 PM »

Thank you so much for this information and the photo. To add to the mystery, I am attaching a picture of the radio that was left for me in the trunk. It seems to be similar yet different to the one in your picture joefrazer. 5 buttons and the knob placement is slightly different. And the dial numbers are different. The sticker/label says it is model 100170. I wonder if this a stock radio out of a Kaiser+Frazer model car? Or if it was yet another aftermarket version? It looks most similar to the GE one in your picture.

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Kaiser Forum / MOTOROLA RADIO

« on: October 23, 2023, 01:02:11 AM »

Anyone have any info on these Motorola radios? I saw in earlier posts that they were not original to the cars. Someone mentioned that the faceplates may have even been aftermarket to resemble the original designs, but to suit the arrangement of the Motorola radio. I need wiring diagrams and/or model number, etc. I don't spot a model number on it yet, but haven't tried to remove it. Are there knobs and push-buttons available someplace? I do want to get it back operational though. Feel free to personal message me if preferred. Any info is appreciated.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1953 Kaiser color coded wiring diagram

« on: October 22, 2023, 04:36:09 PM »

Curious, would these diagrams apply to a 51 Kaiser Deluxe? Or maybe not, some things different?

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Kaiser Forum / Re: COOLANT RESERVOIR

« on: June 04, 2023, 10:53:48 PM »

Very interesting, thank you!

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Kaiser Forum / SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND HEADLINER

« on: May 20, 2023, 07:57:43 PM »

Hi I am looking for an upholsterer to do my seats, and someone to put in a new headliner. The floor carpet isn't bad, but could be replaced as well. I am located in Southern California, but could take the seats north or to Arizona or Nevada. The car is drivable so getting it someplace isn't an issue. SMS has the fabrics I need. Any recommendations for an installer?

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Kaiser Forum / COOLANT RESERVOIR

« on: May 20, 2023, 07:44:01 PM »

Does anyone have a decent extra coolant reservoir, or know where I might look to find one? My 51 Kaiser Deluxe coolant/antifreeze reservoir has cracks and openings starting to form, no leaks yet I can see.

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General Discussion / Re: KFOCI handbook on CD

« on: September 25, 2022, 10:17:06 PM »

Oh, thank you. I hadn't noticed those two sections in Members Only Content, but I see them now. That's great!

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General Discussion / Re: KFOCI handbook on CD

« on: September 19, 2022, 12:39:39 AM »

Would it be possible that the handbook could be 'shared' on Dropbox with those that request it? I know bigger files can go on there, than can be emailed. Or if there is something like dropbox that can share it with everyone that has provided their email, or somehow to everyone that is a member. There must be a way now to share the file without hardware.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: DUST CAP

« on: April 06, 2022, 10:52:39 PM »

Interesting, thank you all for your reply posts.

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Kaiser Forum / DUST CAP

« on: March 30, 2022, 11:36:37 PM »

Had a flat on the 51 Kaiser Deluxe, popped the hubcaps off, and noticed the rear axle ends don't have dust caps. Is that a problem? I don't right away see any online. Any ideas where I can pick up a couple? I am attaching a couple pictures for reference. The one with the dust cap is on the front. The one without is the rear. Now that I look at it, it seems to be 2-piece, with the actual cap maybe like some I see online. Then there could be a sleeve of the same metal that runs back onto the brake drum somehow. I had already put the two new front tires on, and moved to the rear ones when I discovered the rear ones have no dust cap. I didn't look good enough at the front dust caps to see how they were tied into the drum. Easy enough to pull a front tire off again so I can check it out. Any info is appreciated, especially where I might get the right 'sleeve' and dust cap for both rear wheels.