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Welcome to the Phorum!
I can't tell you if there any AC units that would fit but there are a number of posts online about building a battery eliminator to power the unit. If you just want to buy something I've seen this unit online but can't say I've bought one.
Here's some info on your model. The model 38 was made for several years before your model in 1936 and came in different cabinet styles. Look back in years in Ron's gallery to see some of them.
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Rather than hijack someone else's thread why not open your own?
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The 60 is the AC version of the 38. 60B should fit it.
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...I split this into its own thread. 
Hello, Mountainfire (Roger). I can tell you that the model 60 used this same cabinet (among many others; if you want to learn more about the 60, see http://www.philcoradio.com/tech/60evol.htm).
So..if you would prefer an AC-operated chassis inside your 38B cabinet, then look for a model 60 chassis. They are not hard to find. And if you want to keep it original, Model 38 chassis are not hard to find, either. You already have the Model 38 speaker so you're ahead there if you do decide to keep it original. Be advised, though, that if you decide to put a model 60 chassis inside that you will also need a Philco S-7 electrodynamic speaker (the type of speaker used with Model 60). Also not terribly hard to find.
Good luck!
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Hi Roger, glad you made your way over here. Hope you found out what you need to know. Keep us updated on your progress on this. I'll be interested in seeing what you wind up doing.
Good Luck!
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(01-15-2016, 11:27 PM)Ron Ramirez Wrote: ...I split this into its own thread.
Hello, Mountainfire (Roger). I can tell you that the model 60 used this same cabinet (among many others; if you want to learn more about the 60, see http://www.philcoradio.com/tech/60evol.htm).
So..if you would prefer an AC-operated chassis inside your 38B cabinet, then look for a model 60 chassis. They are not hard to find. And if you want to keep it original, Model 38 chassis are not hard to find, either. You already have the Model 38 speaker so you're ahead there if you do decide to keep it original. Be advised, though, that if you decide to put a model 60 chassis inside that you will also need a Philco S-7 electrodynamic speaker (the type of speaker used with Model 60). Also not terribly hard to find.
Good luck! Thanks Ron, I appreciate your help.
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(01-16-2016, 04:42 AM)PhilcoPhan1936 Wrote: Hi Roger, glad you made your way over here. Hope you found out what you need to know. Keep us updated on your progress on this. I'll be interested in seeing what you wind up doing.
Good Luck!
Thanks Jeff, I would like to get it going, cabinet is in pretty good shape.
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Thanks to all for the great info. I will probably lean toward an AC set.
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Roger Welcome to the forum, glad to see you here!
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(01-24-2016, 09:22 AM)JPhilcoJohn Wrote: Roger Welcome to the forum, glad to see you here!
Thanks
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