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thirtiesradio · (This post was last modified: 05-16-2012 04:50 AM by thirtiesradio.)

I really like my Philco 16B's for their exceptional AM and shortwave reception and listen to one nightly. Lately I've been hunting for the ultimate 30's Philco radios, namely the 37-690. Just noticed that nice one that was recently found on the forum.
Well I found and brought home this 1938 model at a great price. Very nice condition and 100% complete. Does have the back which many seem to be missing although not in the best shape. I've already pulled the chassis to get to work on it Icon_biggrin

Can't wait to get this one working the AM and shortwave dials!

thirtiesradio · (This post was last modified: 05-16-2012 05:21 AM by thirtiesradio.)

Here is the 38-690 chassis...needs a good cleaning up and seems to be missing the red marker in the dial. This radio should really pull in the stations!

Bob Andersen · 05-16-2012, 05:26 AM

Nice find

Looks like the finish is in very condition and the chassis are unmolested Icon_smile

thirtiesradio · 05-16-2012, 05:43 AM

Thanks Bandersen.
The finish is very nice and the cabinet has no veneer missing. I don't think this radio has been touched for a long time. Underneath the chassis looks completely original, like it was never worked on which usually makes for an easier restoration.

How is your 37-690 coming along? That was a great find. I love the 37 cabinet .

Bob Andersen · 05-16-2012, 05:56 AM

Oh, I'm afraid I won't be working on the 37-690 for a while. I have a bunch of other projects ahead of it including a Brunswick 5KR and Philco 15DX I'm working on right now.

Arran · 05-16-2012, 07:26 AM

I may even luck out and find one, it would not surprise me if there was one of those or a Philco 680 further South of here, there have been people with money living at the Southern end of this island since the gold rush days.
Regards
Arran

thirtiesradio · 05-16-2012, 04:14 PM

I hope you do Arran. There seems to be alot of the 38-690 models found lately. The 37-690's don't show up as much.

Jayce · 05-18-2012, 03:14 AM

I feel jealous! ;)

thirtiesradio · 05-19-2012, 09:05 AM

I think the difficult thing will be to find the correct grill cloth. On Ebay a person sells one that has the exact pattern but it is a bit too dark Icon_mad

thirtiesradio · 05-24-2012, 09:05 AM

Power supply/amplifier chassis is recapped! Can't wait to fire this radio up. Need to get the radio chassis done Icon_smile