01-23-2011, 05:56 PM
Hi,
I'm finishing up the restoration on one of these sets now. This model was the 2nd from the top of the line for Philco in 1942 according to Ron's website. The radio is full of rubber wire (probably 50 feet or more) that should be replaced along with the paper and electrolytic capacitors. It will take quite a bit of time to do a proper restoration but it will be a great sounding radio when it is done. It also has the old pre-war FM band. I have been working on a converter so that I can use this radio to listen to FM stations. Is the cabinet on yours walnut or mahogany? I paid $75 for mine about 4 years ago in really good condition. I just had to repair some chipped veneer, replace one of the feet, touch up the finish on the feet, and clean it up.
I'm finishing up the restoration on one of these sets now. This model was the 2nd from the top of the line for Philco in 1942 according to Ron's website. The radio is full of rubber wire (probably 50 feet or more) that should be replaced along with the paper and electrolytic capacitors. It will take quite a bit of time to do a proper restoration but it will be a great sounding radio when it is done. It also has the old pre-war FM band. I have been working on a converter so that I can use this radio to listen to FM stations. Is the cabinet on yours walnut or mahogany? I paid $75 for mine about 4 years ago in really good condition. I just had to repair some chipped veneer, replace one of the feet, touch up the finish on the feet, and clean it up.
Sean
WØKPX
