09-28-2006, 07:41 PM
Hi all,
First off, I'd like to say it is great to see you back Ron
I thought some of you'd like to see my latest basket case set.
A Philco model 60. As you can see the cabinet is badly deteriorated with insects, or termites from years ago. I bid a generous $5 for it at auction and won. no competition
I posted some pics on the ARF already of this,(along with a little of my philosophy on this) but wanted to share with the Phorum here too.
I know that this may not be worth that much when done, but there are other reasons than monetary value for taking on a job like this. First it is a challenge, thinking of ways to save this or that, and if that fails make a new part. And if this cabinet is trashed, that is one less in the world that exists.
At last Saturday's auction, I met the granddaughter (in her early 70's) of the original owner and when this is done, I will let he se the finished set. Maybe a picture of here next to it. She was happy that someone would actually try and save the set, as it had given her many memories thru the years.
Anyway, I will keep a photo log of the progress and share at a later time.
I do know the transformer is good, and the speaker cone needs slight repair. Chassis should be no problem.
Cabinet, I will try to reuse the original veneer from the top. Almost all of the inner layer of the top had been eaten away, but no damage to the outer thin layer. We will see how it goes. The front, and the base are in pretty good condition considering.
Take care ,
Gary.
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco1.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco2.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco7.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco11.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco13.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco16.jpg]
First off, I'd like to say it is great to see you back Ron
I thought some of you'd like to see my latest basket case set.
A Philco model 60. As you can see the cabinet is badly deteriorated with insects, or termites from years ago. I bid a generous $5 for it at auction and won. no competition
I posted some pics on the ARF already of this,(along with a little of my philosophy on this) but wanted to share with the Phorum here too.
I know that this may not be worth that much when done, but there are other reasons than monetary value for taking on a job like this. First it is a challenge, thinking of ways to save this or that, and if that fails make a new part. And if this cabinet is trashed, that is one less in the world that exists.
At last Saturday's auction, I met the granddaughter (in her early 70's) of the original owner and when this is done, I will let he se the finished set. Maybe a picture of here next to it. She was happy that someone would actually try and save the set, as it had given her many memories thru the years.
Anyway, I will keep a photo log of the progress and share at a later time.
I do know the transformer is good, and the speaker cone needs slight repair. Chassis should be no problem.
Cabinet, I will try to reuse the original veneer from the top. Almost all of the inner layer of the top had been eaten away, but no damage to the outer thin layer. We will see how it goes. The front, and the base are in pretty good condition considering.
Take care ,
Gary.
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco1.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco2.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco7.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco11.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco13.jpg]
[Image: http://www.grabbittradios.com/philco60/philco16.jpg]
