I thought I would post this here as I know there aren't all that many of these floating around. (much too heavy, right? )
I picked this one up in January from a collector near Denver. I'm not sure if he is on the Philco Phorum or not? The finish is in fair condition. Dry and flaky, but I don't think I will refinish it. As usual, the rubber dampeners on the clarifiers are melted. Has anyone made replacements for them?
This is one Phat Philco and after wrestling with getting the chassis in and out of an early 680X, this one will be a welcome relief.
I sure do like those 1936 oval dials!
-Steve
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2017, 08:36 AM by theradiofox.)
Yes, I remember your mentioning it, so I really appreciate your posting pictures of it. Those are indeed great radios, and I think the late version like yours is a bit less common than the early version with the dial and controls under the top lid. Although, neither version could be considered "common", in numbers, looks, or quality.
Steve,
Nice radio! I would definitely, not refinish that cabinet. Better to have a less than perfect one, than a freshly refinished one... I have both types in my collection. Sometimes you can't avoid refinishing. This one should clean up real nice!
Steve
Very nice set! I picked on up at the Kingston NY auction a few years ago. That one had a missing speaker replaced with a newer one and no clarifiers.
If you can take pictures of the way the rear speaker/clarifiers are mounted, I'd like to replicate it on mine. I have the parts, its just how they are placed in the cabinet that I need to see.
I can remember seeing that radio when I visited you years back. I seem to recall I was mentioning that version of the 680X, only to turn around and see yours sitting right behind me!
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