Welcome Guest! Be sure you know and follow the Phorum Rules before posting. Thank you and Enjoy! (January 12) x

Thread Closed
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Philco 38-116 shipping questions.
#1

Quick question, I have someone interested in purchasing my Philco 38-116 console radio and they don't live local but would be willing to pay for shipment. Does anyone have any idea what that would cost and what company would be best to use? It is about 44 inches high 28 inches wide and 19 inches deep and pretty D**n heavy, also the chassis just kind of sits in there so I was wondering if there is something that is usually done to hold it in place and better protect everything for shipment?

Thanks, Bill
#2

I shipped a 38-116 (which is the same as the shipping goes) to Ukraine before. By the sea. In any case, the packaging had to be adequate.

If you pack it yourself, you can save about $100. The chassis is best shipped separately, although Greyhound could be OK to ship as a whole.
I would say, probably Greyhound. The price will likely depend on the distance, Willie Z ships this size radios by it for $80 to $100.

Your best bet is to weigh, measure, call Greyhound and ask them what they think it would be.

People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
#3

 Check and see what the hard limit is for weight by bus, it's 100 pounds or under if I remember correctly. This means that the chassis will most definitely have to be shipped separately, possibly the speaker and acoustical resonators as well, a 38-116 is not a light cabinet.
Regards
Arran
#4

A cabinet alone from 37-116 packed as per UPS store specs came out 108 lbs.

People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
#5

I shipped a 37 116 whole by bus. You just pay by the weight. 




Users browsing this thread:
[-]
Recent Posts
philco predicta
I found that where I have the 140v B+ there is 50v and the tuner receives 235v through the orange cablecgl18 — 04:14 PM
Philco 91 code 221
Chassis grounds thru rivets is another good place to look. Oh and the stator screws on the tuning cap where the leads at...Radioroslyn — 08:11 AM
Philco 91 code 221
Dirty tube pins and socket, cold solder joint, stray tiny strand of wire, clean the entire area around the oscillator tu...RodB — 08:43 PM
Philco 91 code 221
I have been restoring one of these sets and switched it on yesterday. It didn't exactly spring into life, but after a co...Philconut — 08:26 PM
Philco 50-925 antenna connections
That's super. Glad to hear you figured it out. Paul.Paul Philco322 — 11:11 AM
Philco 50-925 antenna connections
Hello Keith, great news !! Sincerely Richardradiorich — 02:14 AM
Philco 50-925 antenna connections
Finally, got the antenna fixed (repaired some broken wires) and have the radio playing. I've got four different schemat...keith49vj3 — 09:38 PM
1949 Motorola 5A9M
Bob, Nice radio.  I’ve not seen one before.  Keep us updated!Joe Rossi — 07:56 PM
Phioco 90 Power Transformer Wire Colors
Thanks for adding that information.klondike98 — 06:09 PM
Phioco 90 Power Transformer Wire Colors
Although I have used this site as a resource for a number of years this is my first post.   I am restoring a Model 90 si...vincer — 05:02 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 1513 online users. [Complete List]
» 2 Member(s) | 1511 Guest(s)
AvatarAvatar

>