Philco 40-81 - Printable Version

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Philco 40-81 - smeek111 - 01-14-2018

Hello,

Recently purchased a Philco battery operated radio model 40-81. It has a canvas covering with a strip print. Anyone know if replacement canvas is available. I did Google but found nothing under the terms I used anyway. Was told this is where all the Philco experts are.  Thanks all.

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RE: Philco 40-81 - klondike98 - 01-14-2018

Welcome to the Phorum!


No one makes a reproduction canvas/cloth so if you want to recover it you will have to look for something made for another purpose. Hopefully someone on the phorum might have some leads to help you track something down.

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RE: Philco 40-81 - Radioroslyn - 01-14-2018

Hi and welcome aboard,
As Bob mentioned I don't think there is any exact replacement for your tweed portable. How ever you may find something similar by looking for tolex. Took a quick look and found: http://www.thevintagesound.com/store/tolex-and-tweed-fender-style-tolex-c-8_30.html?zenid=c9oh866e4erqsquk6k5bn475m2

GL

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RE: Philco 40-81 - smeek111 - 01-14-2018

Thanks much.  I will check that out.

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RE: Philco 40-81 - Arran - 01-15-2018

A fabric store would be your best bet, since it was a varnished canvas or cotton cloth then used, Tolex is more like plastic then cloth.
Regards
Arran

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