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

Philco restoration
#1

hello everyone i have a philco model 42-380.The chips arn't to bad anyway what is the best way to make them look new? without sanding the poor radio (if possable) and could you tell me how?Oh also without finish like i said if possable.THANKS
-John
#2

If you are unskilled at refinishing and you want it to look like new please send it to a furniture re finisher. Most can do a great job. If you want some tips on how to do some minor repairs or just want to make it look better than it does now post a few pics and you can get some pointers here.
Terry
#3

In philco retoration go to topic the other p word .
Denver. Icon_biggrin
#4

...which may be found here:

http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=2218

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN




Users browsing this thread:
[-]
Recent Posts
Shadow Meter Bulb
Phorum members, I am trying to find the bulb # for PHILCO Shadow Meter part number 45-2180 that is from a 37-640 chassis...georgetownjohn — 06:53 PM
Philco 41-608 changer coupler
3D-printing...short of machining, of course. Or molding.morzh — 05:20 PM
Philco 41-608 changer coupler
Thanks, Morzh. That solves the issue of the rubber pieces. Now, I need to find a way to replicate the pot metal piec...alangard — 05:07 PM
12' Philco
If it is 12', either Kareem or Andre would have to jump pretty high to look at the front panel. Kareem would have an e...morzh — 01:48 PM
12' Philco
And here's a story about the tires on the truck. Same "no-stoop" guy must have installed these! Take care a...GarySP — 01:17 PM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
I think they have only shown the secondaries of the transformer. Two of them feed the rectifiers' filaments.morzh — 12:58 PM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
Arran If the wire inside cans is the gauges you mentioned, the sole reason for that would be mechanical, to stiffen t...morzh — 12:56 PM
12' Philco
Rod, Yes, I know, but the Giant Philco is not around anymore either, so I go by whoever was alive fairly recently. H...morzh — 12:54 PM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
Absolutely no one is going to reverse engineer that circuit. Even the iron core is missing.RodB — 10:37 AM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
Thanks to both members for your help regarding wire and tuner mtg supports. regards--Johngeorgetownjohn — 09:33 AM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 6279 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 6278 Guest(s)
Avatar

>