12-29-2007, 06:59 PM
Santa was incredibly kind enough to bring a 42-1008 to our house. Not sure how he got it down the Chimney, but heck, who am I to ask?
The cabinet has been nicely refinished, grill cloth replaced with, a nice color that compliments the cabinet, does not have the phonograph section, and has not been restored, so I sent an email to Ron in request of his services.
I did pull the chassis, looked for visible issues, and then brought it to life using a home made, and very crude variac. It plays, but needs servicing, as well as all the old... what used to be rubber covered wiring replaced.
The stamp on the chassis says Aug 1 1941. The history that has played through this radio gives me the chills. This is absolutely incredible.
Here are a few links to pictures (hope you don't mind me sharing, I'm kind of like a proud new papa
):
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...Philco.jpg]
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...G_0967.jpg]
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...G_0968.jpg]
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...G_0975.jpg]
Still has some of the Philco tubes in it too.
I need to find the metal plates that fit into the front panel control knobs for three of them. And also find a properly patina'd PHILCO insignia for the front of the cabinet. If any of you know where I can come by this, I'd be greatly appreciative!
Happy Holidays!
The cabinet has been nicely refinished, grill cloth replaced with, a nice color that compliments the cabinet, does not have the phonograph section, and has not been restored, so I sent an email to Ron in request of his services.
I did pull the chassis, looked for visible issues, and then brought it to life using a home made, and very crude variac. It plays, but needs servicing, as well as all the old... what used to be rubber covered wiring replaced.
The stamp on the chassis says Aug 1 1941. The history that has played through this radio gives me the chills. This is absolutely incredible.
Here are a few links to pictures (hope you don't mind me sharing, I'm kind of like a proud new papa
):[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...Philco.jpg]
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...G_0967.jpg]
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...G_0968.jpg]
[Image: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/...G_0975.jpg]
Still has some of the Philco tubes in it too.
I need to find the metal plates that fit into the front panel control knobs for three of them. And also find a properly patina'd PHILCO insignia for the front of the cabinet. If any of you know where I can come by this, I'd be greatly appreciative!
Happy Holidays!
