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Model 42-854T purchase
08-16-2016, 05:49 PM
I just purchased a Philco model 42-854t for $80 it takes awhile to warm up but plays very well the outer case is in great condition a couple scraps. was it a good deal ? I would like to tune it up how should I start. Any info would be helpful.
Thanks, Steve 
08-16-2016, 09:00 PM
Welcome to the Phorum!
 Here's a little info on your model from the Gallery. A few questions to help gauge the next steps. 1) Do you know if the set has been recapped recently? If not, that may be the first order of business. 2) How familiar are you with electronics? If you are new to this, here's a nice place to start reading: http://www.antiqueradio.org/begin.htm 3) Can you post a picture of the top and underside of the chassis? That might help us figure out if its been recapped if you don't know. How to post pics can be found here: http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=29 A free version of the schematic can be found at: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...013562.pdf but if you need to do anything involving the schematic you may want to order a set from Chuck Schwark for a few bucks. They will be much easier to read than the free version. Go to: http://www.philcorepairbench.com/schematics.htm
08-16-2016, 10:45 PM
Hi Steve and welcome!
My condolences on getting the portable. http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=14647 Just kidding (I think) When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry
08-17-2016, 02:26 AM
If the set was electrically restored, (including the rubber/gutta perch wire replaced) and is in excellent cosmetic condition (plastic escutcheon and knobs not warped to death and cracked), maybe $80 on a very good day, otherwise no.
If you run into another radio that you are thinking about buying, not necessarily a Philco, ask the phorum before laying your money down. Regards Arran
08-17-2016, 11:56 AM
Very common for these '41 and '42 sets to have a grill shrinkage. Sometimes the knobs too. Originals are light brown tenite I found some dark brown bakelite philco to replace you warped ones.
When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry 
08-17-2016, 12:35 PM
terry
come on show off  wrong knobs  reminds me KIRK where`s are knobs ps kirk has grills if yours is warped sam Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as a gift mafiamen2 
08-17-2016, 01:39 PM
I am working on them Sam....
I haven't had much time.. Gotta make a new mold, the other wasn't letting the air out... Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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