Philco 40-180 restoration completed! - Printable Version

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Philco 40-180 restoration completed! - DonS - 06-01-2008

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

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Cabinet after restoration

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Before (close-up)

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After (close-up)

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

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- exray - 06-01-2008

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

-Bill

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- BDM - 06-01-2008

Very nice How does she play?

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- DonS - 06-01-2008

Thanks, guys! she plays great!

Don

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- DeckApe - 07-01-2008

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.

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- Michael Dennis - 07-01-2008

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

Mike

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- Ron Ramirez - 07-03-2008

Yes indeed...great job, Don!

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- englishradioman - 07-12-2008

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

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- DeckApe - 07-13-2008

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?

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- DonS - 07-15-2008

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

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- DeckApe - 07-15-2008

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?

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