01-01-2009, 10:17 PM
Hi Bob, and welcome.
I recommend Extra Dark Walnut for the top, sides and trim. It does not have the greenish tint that the Van Dyke Brown has, yet still has the desired dark color. Remember, Medium Walnut for the front panel.
If that chassis has been as heavily modified as I suspect it has, I would suggest you try and find a 640 or 650 chassis, which is a true AC chassis, and install it in your cabinet instead; perhaps saving that butcher job chassis for parts.
Maybe Brian (BDM) will chime in here. Who knows, he may well have a spare 650 chassis, or might be able to steer you in the right direction. One thing, though; if you install a 640 or 650, you'll need to replace the escutcheon with one with a window for the shadow meter above the dial since the 643 did not use a shadow meter.
This is a shame. The 643 was Philco's top of the line farm set for 1936.
I recommend Extra Dark Walnut for the top, sides and trim. It does not have the greenish tint that the Van Dyke Brown has, yet still has the desired dark color. Remember, Medium Walnut for the front panel.
If that chassis has been as heavily modified as I suspect it has, I would suggest you try and find a 640 or 650 chassis, which is a true AC chassis, and install it in your cabinet instead; perhaps saving that butcher job chassis for parts.
Maybe Brian (BDM) will chime in here. Who knows, he may well have a spare 650 chassis, or might be able to steer you in the right direction. One thing, though; if you install a 640 or 650, you'll need to replace the escutcheon with one with a window for the shadow meter above the dial since the 643 did not use a shadow meter.
This is a shame. The 643 was Philco's top of the line farm set for 1936.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
