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Philco 41-296 cabinet restoration thoughts - Needtofixaradio - 12-28-2020

Hello, I am new to the forum and potentially new to old radio restoration.  I recently purchased a 41-296 cabinet because I liked the way the old cabinet looked.  It has a chassis inside but is missing the speaker.  I think all other parts are still intact as it has all the knobs, buttons, and the glass dial piece on the front all in good condition.  

I have seen a lot of posts about a 41-285 chasis in the 41-296 cabinet.  I am confused as to what the differences between the more popular 41-285 chassis and a 41-296 chassis might be.  Could someone clarify if I could these units use the same chassis, or how big the differences are?  From the pictures I have seen, they look very similar!

All of the tubes are present in the chassis I have, but the wires have been cut to the speaker connection.  

I am trying to assess how diffiult/expensive it may be to restore.

thanks,

Michael

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RE: Philco 41-296 cabinet restoration thoughts - Radioroslyn - 12-28-2020

Hi Micheal and welcome,

Philco sez that the difference is that cabinet and loop ant are different but the rest is the same. Have a look just above the parts list.
https://philcoradio.com/library/download/service%20info/yearbooks/1941/split/Part48-Philco%201941%20RMS%20Year%20Book.pdf

In terms of cost I'm not sure what you are asking. To send it out and have done? Or to do it your self? Philco chassis from 1939-42 used rubber coat wire which after 80yrs is failing. In a lot of cases some or all may need to be replaced. This is fairly laborious and costly if your paying some one to do it.

Condition plays a part in it to. Some pics would handy a assess the overall condition of the chassis.

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