Jeff, probably my favorite Philco table top. Just a great design. A very nice example. Color me green.
Jerry
Hi Jeff - I'm a big fan of the 45C too. Of course there are plenty of other Philco models that are better radios electronically - but this one has such an iconic design.
Anyway, I thought you might find this 'before' photo useful for comparison. It's from a 45C I restored a while ago:
Sorry it's not oriented the same as your photo.
(07-02-2016, 12:36 AM)Nathan Slingerland Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Jeff - I'm a big fan of the 45C too. Of course there are plenty of other Philco models that are better radios electronically - but this one has such an iconic design.
Anyway, I thought you might find this 'before' photo useful for comparison. It's from a 45C I restored a while ago:
Sorry it's not oriented the same as your photo.
Nathan,
Wow! That's a clean chassis! Well, I can tell that the Output transformer on mine has been replaced. I also noticed that the 4989 Bakelite block under the voltage divider coil was removed, and a couple bumblebees put in its place.
Thanks for the look under yours. It helps!
All the tubular film caps have been replaced now.
Question: does anyone know the value of the caps used in the tone control? The schematic does not give values, and the corresponding part number doesn't either. Philco Repair Bench also does not list that Tone control part number. The Philco Part Number is 30-4178. Any help appreciated!
That one looks like it has made quite a few trips to the service shop, not only has the output transformer been replaced but the speaker is a Utah replacement. Not only do I see the bumblebomb caps but I noticed that it has a few Mallory black cardboard Malory replacements and perhaps one Sprague "Black Beauty". With regard to the tone control capacitors I think that you could use the values from another Philco model of the same year with the same number of positions on the switch, usually it's either two or three. One thing that I will say is that the cabinet looks pretty decent for having an original finish, maybe a few touch ups and another coat of lacquer would be all that it needs.
Regards
Arran
Here are the values that Ray Bintliff gives in his "Philco Condensers and More" 4th edition book:
(07-02-2016, 08:50 AM)Nathan Slingerland Wrote: [ -> ]Here are the values that Ray Bintliff gives in his "Philco Condensers and More" 4th edition book:
Nathan,
Thanks! Big help. Much appreciated!
(07-02-2016, 03:39 AM)Arran Wrote: [ -> ] That one looks like it has made quite a few trips to the service shop, not only has the output transformer been replaced but the speaker is a Utah replacement. Not only do I see the bumblebomb caps but I noticed that it has a few Mallory black cardboard Malory replacements and perhaps one Sprague "Black Beauty". With regard to the tone control capacitors I think that you could use the values from another Philco model of the same year with the same number of positions on the switch, usually it's either two or three. One thing that I will say is that the cabinet looks pretty decent for having an original finish, maybe a few touch ups and another coat of lacquer would be all that it needs.
Regards
Arran
Arran,
Nathan posted back with what I needed. Thanks anyway.
I agree. I'll try to spiff up the cabinet with a minimal of work.
I can also be a stickler for originality, especially for radios I intend to keep for myself, so I'm debating about trying to find a replacement output transformer and speaker.
While I had the volume control out, I had room to get to the tone control, and pulled it and replaced the caps in it.
Coming along nicely Jeff. Looking good. Its always a plus to have a rust free chassis to work on and your cabinet looks like its in really nice shape also.