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Philco Clock - Jimradio - 02-07-2023

           

This clock will be at an Estate Sale in Grand Rapids Michigan this Thursday, price unknown.

https://www.estatesales.net/MI/Grand-Rapids/49546/3548571?utm_source=msn.com&utm_medium=email&utm_term=4945

RE: Philco Clock - NostalgiaRadioTime - 02-07-2023

Looks like someone replaced the original chassis with a 1937 model. At least it's still a Philco chassis so that's a plus

RE: Philco Clock - morzh - 02-07-2023

If this is wjat they did, good job. And will sound heck of a lot better than 570.

RE: Philco Clock - NostalgiaRadioTime - 02-08-2023

It started out as a 1931 model 570 grandfather clock

RE: Philco Clock - GarySP - 02-08-2023

Whoever did the cabinet work did an amazing fit of that chassis. Agree with Mike, should sound a lot better. Grand Rapids is on the other side of the state; a little over two hours away. Tempting, but I've got NO room for a grandfather clock! Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary

RE: Philco Clock - GarySP - 02-08-2023

The only thing I would do is try to hide the oversized shaft holes in the cabinet. My solution would be appropriately sized thick dark brown felt washers on the shafts between the cabinet and knobs. Not original, but quick and easy way to hide the openings. Just my thought... any other suggestions? Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary

RE: Philco Clock - morzh - 02-09-2023

Well, an easy mod for 570 is: replace the Plate Detector with a diode, and replace the speaker's cone and spider. Will lose some sensitivity, but these radios in GF towers are not the ones people sit in front DXing all night long. A local BC station would be enough for a nice demo to a gaping-mouthed guest.