Help Needed; Do you speak Deutsch?

I may need someone to help me look at a site for research and Qs on some radio trim plates. They have a Speedster "under the dash universal plate" for 356 Beckers and Blaupunkts. I do not want this plate, (NLA already sells them) but I am seeking another universal plate like it, but in chrome and just a universal trim plate (no under dash fit) to fit the 356 Blaupunkt Frankfurts. I see a couple that might do the job, but I am not sure.

I just sent them mail, and they will probably reply in better English than my Oklahoma variety. But just in case, I may need some help to clarify my Qs. Details are:

Site: www.koenigs-klassik.de/Shop/shop.html?radioblenden_(trim_plates).htm

1. What I am looking for is a flat universal plate that fits the same pattern as the under dash Speedster unit on the bottom of Page One (Radio Unterbaukonsole f

translation2.paralink.com/ Jim,I hope this helps. You can translate English to German or the the opposite.

Jim

I just wanted to give it a try. It WORKS.
This is what you need to do.

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Make sure you chose the correct translation.

Good luck

Thanks Lambros. I'll give it a shot.

Jim, ask Manfred (in English!) everything you want to know! He knows everything about the fifties radio stuff. He sent me the Speedster picture you responded on so enthousiasticly. My radio is fully restored and is as new!

Mart,

I just wrote him. Thanks! I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again, this is just what I was looking for in a trim plate and bezels. My radio is already prime, but I need the plate to finish off the look I want.

Jim

Jim, my German isn't that good too, but your 'Frankfurt' will fit in the Speedster bracket perfectly. Ask Henry to paint it ruby red.

Mart, I knew that, but thanks. The one I am looking at is on the second page, bottom. That one looks like yours, can you tell? Jim

Jim, mine is the first of page 2. It has rounded corners (Becker, but the Frankfurt fits well).

Mart I ordered both: the top Becker Universal with rounded corners and the bottom Blau 356 Universal. I figure I can sell the other on the Samba or the 356 forum. I also ordered a pair of ivory knobs. They will tell me the amount total and shipping in a second e-mail. For now I got this.. ! I will call them and get it finished via the phone.



Herzlichen Dank f

You know, Jim, by the time you finish this build, your contact list should be better than anybody's out there....

I can see you starting a Speedster "hard-to-find-part" business after this!

gn

Jim, you're welcome. Don't hesitate to ask me if I can help you in the future. It's all about the same Speedster madness!

Thanks for ordering those knobs for me. Let me know how much I owe you for them!!!

Mart,

I spoke with Mr. Koening today and finalized an order that will ship tomorrow and arrives in 1 week.. His business is the place your supplier purchases his trim from too (but probably at a discount!. I had to set my alarm for very early in the morning in CST/US time to speak to him around 10am his time. Anyway he is sending me a great trim plate and exactley what I was looking for!!!!

I also ordered 2 pairs of Ivory Knobs. Steve needed a pair too. So, everything is working out. Thank you for your assistance, Mart.


Jim

www.mainelycustombydesign.com/

Steve, I will write a p-mail. We got a deal!

Gordon, I will bet Steve and I have links to links that we don't even know about yet! It's been fun looking around the net.

Here's one you may know about...... check out Mainley. They have some cool stuff. I like their dipstick temp guage with Pre-A/VW on the script.

Jim, what kind/brand of radio antenna did you choose to go with your Blaupunkt?

Hi Mart! How's your Speedster running? The antenna? It is a Harada hidden amped dipole antenna. Call Henry and he will source one for you.

I was tempted to go with an NLA repro Red Tip, but I think this will work and keep the lines clean.

I will call Henry. The car probably has the hidden antenna already because Rich had a modern Kenwood radio/cd set in it without a visable antenna. How do I recognize it? (I was also thinking of a red tip Hirschmann)
The car is running great but still hasn't a dutch title. Next month it will go up for the SVA-test in England. If it comes out as OK I will get a dutch title more easily.
In the meantime I'm preparing the 'cosmatic' details. I 've sent a 200km/h speedometer to Palo Alto to rebuild it into a 250km/h one (European Carrera). I already have the 8000rpm tacho and the combi gauge. Henry will send me the two little 'starter buttons'. I will replace the IM side molding by original Porsche strips. I will take out the inside door grab handles and last but not least I want to construct a perfect part fitting the door tops to be able to put in side curtains.