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38-116 and a 665X
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08-27-2018, 09:11 PM
I just finished up one of the (2) Philco 38-116's I bought recently.  I didn't need 2 of them, but I couldn't say no to the second one for $50.00.  I have to say, I'm blown away with the sound of it.  It truly is an amazing performer.  I'm planning to finish the second one up at a later date, but I'll be using this one as my main player until then.  I'm also posting some pics of a Philco 665X I did a while back.  The escutcheon is repainted with gloss black, which is too shiny.  I should have used semi-gloss, or satin.  I'll remember for the next one.  
       
           
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08-28-2018, 01:20 AM
They both look great!!!

We're listening to a 37-116 right now...it's the radio we play the most.
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08-28-2018, 02:27 AM
Very nice. the 116's are great radios.
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08-29-2018, 10:18 AM
Sexy looking for sure..!

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