Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - Printable Version
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Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - VntgRads - 07-04-2014
Had some time today so thought I would give this working radio a quick facelift. It just happens to be a Philco '68 Mustang/Cougar factory AM radio just like the one I used in my previous restoration chronicles. I didn't have a correct set of knobs but these Ford ones are as close as one can get to originals. I would have spent a little more time on the casing but didn't want the steaks to burn! Happy 4th to all!
Here are the before pictures (and no I didn't restore the plastic dial lens, it's in the recycling bin).
Craig R.
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - VntgRads - 07-04-2014
here is the end result..............................................
Craig R.
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - morzh - 07-04-2014
Great result.
Will look nice in Terry's Falcon
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - codefox1 - 07-10-2014
Nice! Hope the rest of the ride came out well.
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - VntgRads - 07-10-2014
This will be going into another ride which will be determined tomorrow since this unit is currently on eBay. I redo these radios as a part time hobby and have been doing such for about 8 years now. It's both enjoyable and rewarding. Couldn't ask for more!
Craig R.
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - Michael Deichmann - 07-13-2014
How did you clean up that chassis?
Update:
Ahh - we can read that here: http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=7707
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - VntgRads - 07-13-2014
In this instance, I used CLR cleaner on the sides. The top comes off and you can use a scouring pad or SOS pad to clean that surface under some warm water. I have lots of parts radios that I use for repairs including some more presentable tops. Sometimes it's easier to just swap out a nicer looking top.
Craig R.