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Hi all, I’ve seen notes on service info concerning the 70 that there’s a difference between serial# B22,000 or above or below. I’m just starting on my 70 and the only number I see stamped on the rear apron of the chassis is 556792, no B in front of it so what exactly do I have? Thanks.
Ron
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If it has a dual gang volume control it's the early model.
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
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Thanks Terry, early version is what I got then!
Ron
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Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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So in testing the tubes and general cleanup of my 70, I have discovered a little history behind my radio. I’ve seen 4 or 5 station call letters printed in pencil on the dial scale. Turns out they were all Detroit area stations. Then I find this sticker on one-off my 24 tubes. It’s from some shop in Detroit also. There’s what I presume is the set owners name printed on the back arch support! I wonder about how it made its way to me from Detroit to the Kutztown swap meet 4-1/2 years ago?
On another topic. What are you guys using for grille cloth? Looks like Richmond Designs is gone and I only find generic cloth on eBay! Thanks.
Bendix 0626. RCA 8BX5. RCA T64
Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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Have you tried this URL for Richmond ?
https://www.richmonddesignsinc.com/
He also sells on Ebay.
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AH, I see that the Home Page for Richmond designs is not operative.
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Maybe:
https://richmonddesignsinc.com/grille_cl...nd_24_x_24
But there isn't a good replacement for the 70/90 grille cloth.
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
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Ah there it is. Thanks guys. I don’t know why I couldn’t find Richmond designs. When I googled it and clicked, it came up 404! I’m a ways off yet from needing the grille cloth but will contact Richmond! Now onto cleaning up my dirty and slightly rusted chassis and electronic resto!
Ron
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Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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Don't have my glasses on so can't see what they look like
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
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Thanks Terry, looks to be a few possibilities there! 
Ron
Bendix 0626. RCA 8BX5. RCA T64
Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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Richmond Designs "Whiskey Rayon" is the one you need.
Steve
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Thanks Steve, that pin points it for me!
EDIT: Just ordered it, thanks again!
Ron
Bendix 0626. RCA 8BX5. RCA T64
Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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Hi All, putting the dial back on my 70 and when the tuning gang is completely meshed, I can set the dial to read 55 but when I fully open it, I’m about a half inch beyond the 150 or high end of the dial. Can’t find anything in the Philco Library or Nostalgia Air as far as setting the dial before doing an alignment. Anyone have that info or should I just set my dial to split the difference between the low and high end of the dial. In other words, set it about a 1/4” below the 55 and that will give me a 1/4” above the 150 on the high end! Thanks.
Ron
Bendix 0626. RCA 8BX5. RCA T64
Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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both of my 70's and my 71 are set the same way. Just barely below 55 but way beyond 1500.
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Ok thanks Rob!
Ron
Bendix 0626. RCA 8BX5. RCA T64
Philco 41-250. Philco49-500
GE 201. Philco 39-25
Motorola 61X13. Philco 46-42 Crosley 52TQ
Philco 37-116. Philco 70
AK 35 Philco 46-350
Philco 620B. Zenith Transoceanic B-600
Philco 60B. Majestic 50
Philco 52-944. AK 84
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