What's y'all's opinion?

[Dave]

I'm planning on doing a tribute to my grandparents and am looking for a place to start. I want to restore a radio made in 1941 (the year that they were married). I want a console that would have been a higher end radio for it's day, is a good performer and won't break the bank. What model(s) would y'all suggest? Any major brand is fine.
Thanks,
Dave

[7estatdef]

Hi Dave
How about that Zenith you got? It's a pretty good set. I fixed up one for a customer awhile back good sounding set but it does have that cursed rubber wire! It's a '40 or 41 model.
Terry

[Dave]

That is cetainly an option if I can't find something else. The 8S463 was built from 1939 to 1940, just a little shy of the 1941 goal that I'm searching for. I also wouldn't mind a higher tube count (although that does not always means better performance).
Dave

[Ron Ramirez]

If you don't mind a challenge, perhaps a 1941 Philco 41-280 would be what you want. They may be found just about anywhere, and they usually aren't expensive. Caveat: These are full of rubber-covered wires, and this model and its siblings are particularly challenging due to the sheer number of wires connected to numerous terminals on the set's band switch.

[Dave]

I'm always up for a challenge. Thanks for the input.
Dave

[rocketeer]

Where are you located? Perhaps someone nearby has something.

Larry

[Dave]

Macon, GA. I'm checking CL & am going to talk to my fellow SARS members. I'm just starting my search and am in no rush. Thanks for y'alls help.
Dave

[Bill Hutchinson]

Ron's suggestion of a 41-280 gets my vote too. I was lucky enough to find one that didn't need anything done to the cabinet. The chassis was another story...

It's a very attractive set - and my wife likes it too!

Bill