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Another Philco save.
#1

Hi,

I found the following radio in my favorite junk store this past Friday:-

[Image: http://www.tuberadioland.com/myphotos/philco60_x1.gif]

and

[Image: http://www.tuberadioland.com/myphotos/philco60_x2.gif]

The chassis is that of a model 60, though the actual model number is obliterated from the chassis sticker. What's interesting however is that although the cabinet is the style of the later 60 http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1935a.htm#ad (with hex knobs and plastic escutcheon), this has the rosette knobs and metal escutcheon of the earlier style http://radioatticarchives.com/images/p/P..._Scott.jpg

It certainly doesn't look tampered with, but you never know. Any thoughts on this one?

The cabinet certainly needs work and I do plan to restore it. However, if I end up never getting around to it, it was certainly worth the $17 I gave for it, even if just for the knobs alone.

Paul

Edit: OK. So I should have fully read the blurb accompanying the photo of the 1935 model 60 in Ron's gallery. I see now that it clearly states that early 1935 model 60s did indeed use the brass escutcheon and I'm assuming the rosette knobs too, just like the previous season's model.

Paul
#2

Hi Paul

Great deal on that cathedral...you're right, it does need a bit of cabinet work but I'm sure you can handle that, eh! Icon_biggrin

It really should have hex knobs. I've seen a few of these out "in the field," so to speak, with the brass escutcheon; but they all had hex knobs. Fellow Phorum member ed857 has one, and it also has hex knobs.

I see yours also has a piece of cloth from a 1932-34 Philco console, instead of the "diamond" pattern normally used in these sets. Perhaps someone has been in it before?

Nevertheless, you did really well, and I'm sure it will turn out really nice.

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

The Model 60 enjoyed a long production life with many production runs and changes from 1934 through 1936.
#4

Paul,

That is a great deal for $17, no question! Keep us posted on it's progress. That one has a lot of potential.

Bill

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