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Flea Market Trio w/2 Philcos!
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11-24-2013, 04:29 PM
The flea market was good to me again today. For $65 I was able to walk (actually run) away with these. Had to do some research to learn a little about the non-Philco unit. It's a Western Air Patrol Model 56 complete with optional chassis leaf and two tone (black/white) heavily taped and spliced power cord. Guess what gets replaced first?

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11-24-2013, 05:49 PM
WOW great score nice western Icon_clap
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11-24-2013, 07:52 PM
Why can't I find deals like that? Very nice and although I'm not into "plastic radios" the Hippo is one I really like.
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11-24-2013, 08:30 PM
I'm not as much into the plastic radios myself but I like the unique design AND this one is in very nice cosmetic shape, inside and out! There are no cracks or scratches in the case. Just needs a little cleaning and a light polishing. Not sure about the electronics yet.

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11-25-2013, 01:40 AM
Nice!!

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11-25-2013, 02:02 AM
You will probably find that the Western Air Patrol set was made by Gilfillan, either Gilfillan or Packard Bell in the Los Angeles area.
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