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Model 71
#1

Hi Guys,
Check this one out.
A friend of mine found this in a junk shop for $35 a few months ago. He capped it out, changed the speaker wire(s) and it came to life. He decided he did not want it so I purchased it for $35. Did I do ok? Is this a rare bird or is it pretty common? Right now it is painted brown so tomorrow I am going to strip and see what is underneath. Just goes to show a guy never knows where an old bone will surface.

Bob


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#2

Yes, even painted, you did great for $35. Icon_thumbup

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

Gosh, yes, that is a great deal.
#4

Thanks!
It's my first cathedral so I know nothing about them as far as production numbers, and where they line up high end to low end. All I really know is I like the looks of the 80B the best.
#5

Looks like he got the replacement grille cloth from the same place as Foggy. The model 71 is the 1932 equivalent of a Philco 70, except it uses 6.3 volt tubes I think, and the cabinet is different of course.
Regards
Arran
#6

It also has avc the 70 doesn't.
Terry
Good deal!!
#7

Yes, a fantastic dealIcon_biggrinIcon_biggrinIcon_biggrin

Steve

M R Radios   C M Tubes
#8

Hi Bob,
You did really good on the set.
Hopefully, the paint has protected the veneer underneath.
Worse case, it is heavily sanded in different directions Icon_eek

You can always re-veneer, that's a nice looking set.




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