The PHILCO Phorum

Finally completed the restoration of this lovely radio. All caps and out-of-tolerance resistors were replaced. The cabinet was stripped and refinished using toning lacquer and spray-on clear lacquer for the top-coat. New decals were applied and the dial escutcheon was sprayed to restore the original color. The rotten pushbuttons were replaced with new replacements. This was my first cabinet restoration and I did make a few mistakes, but overall, I am quite pleased with the results. Thanks to all who responded to my queries re: the cabinet restoration...without your help I'd have been totally lost!
I have enclosed some before and after pictures. Enjoy!

Don

Cabinet before restoration



Cabinet after restoration



Before (close-up)



After (close-up)



Another After (close-up) (didn't see the dust until after the picture!)

Kudos, Don. Ya got a very nice looking radio now.

-Bill

Very nice How does she play?

Thanks, guys! she plays great!

Don

Don,

Thanks for posting the photos of your efforts. It looks beautiful!

I just got a 40-190 from the in-laws (they ran out of room and so I got it pre-demise instead of as originally planned) and your lovely close-ups (with the same chassis as your 40-180) answered my questions as to which sheet of decals I need.

Beautiful, my boy, just BEAUTIFUL!!! I hope my first turns out half that nice.
She looks 1st. rate!

Mike

Yes indeed...great job, Don!

Excellent work! I've restored several in my time, other companies', but this is so good!

DonS, I'm slowly gearing up to work on a 40-190 with the identical chassis. I've only seen a few of them about, of course... I'm trying to find out if I'm supposed to have any tube shields. Does your set have any?

I don't recall seeing any tube shields on my 40-180...but I'll take a look again when I go home after work.

Don

Don--no worries! I've been looking around (particularly Our Favorite Auction Site) and I can't find a 180, 185 or 190 with tube shields. I don't think we're required to have them.

I am positively itching to tear into my chassis, but... patience. And finish up some other projects first, so I have room to move in the garage, yes?