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another shadowmeter question? - Texasrocker - 06-19-2007

... was wondering if any good drawings, specs, of the later model (smaller) Philco Shadowmeter including escutcheon assemblys exists in JF Riders ?? Also, was the orig shadowmeter "lens", a clear or frosted pc of thin plastic, or what was the orig color? As you can tell, this is my 1st rodeo with this "orig missing" escutcheon and its associated correct mounting assembly!! All I have here on this old chassis, is the shadowmeter itself with orig wiring harness looking for a good place to call home!! In fact, I may even have to cut my own "view slot" in another Philco regular escutcheon, and add holding clips via "homemade" version!! A very steady hand,"dremmel tool"& JB weld can work wonders if used very carefully on cutting slots in thin metal!! Since my odds are well against my favor of ever finding a orig Philco shadowmeter escutcheon, any tips & info for creating a "one-off retrofit" would be much appreciated! Do clear "illustrations" of orig part & assembly even exist if needed? Just wondering. Randal

- planigan - 06-20-2007

Randel, have you check in the Philco Repair Bench for the info on the shadow meter? You should find what you are looking for there. PL

- Ron Ramirez - 06-20-2007

Randal

There is a piece of tan opaque plastic in the escutcheon for the shadowmeter. Same color as the dial scale material.

I would send you photos of how the shadowmeter mounts on the 1937/38 escutcheon, but I do not currently own any models with this feature. Sorry.

- Texasrocker - 06-20-2007

Thanks Guys!! Any & all info on the shadowmeter is much appreciated!! The in depth info on Chucks site is awesome!! I do have a old broken opaque dial scale off a old mid 30s silvertone that is a very close match to the Philco that will yield enough material to cover the lens area when I get that far on the restoration. Thanks Ron, for the offer to send a photo if you had one!! Very kind of you indeed!! If I ever get to see a close-up of the escutcheon, clips and all mounting hardware, dimensions of the viewing slot,etc, I will be in the ballpark on creating a close retro-fit to the orig. Randal