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12-11-2021, 10:35 AM
So I damaged my back doing stupid things like..... moving and walking... Sometimes bending. I have been in bed for a while. This started 16 days ago so I have been online for 3 days straight. I have been so good not buying any new radios. Not even table tops! 

 Then last night it failed miserably.... 
I was perusing eBay and a Philco popped up with only 3 minutes left. The bid was $50.00 so I threw in a bid and WON! I got it from Willy so I will have to go to the ghetto to pick it up at Greyhound. I don't see that happening with my back. Ill have to bring someone...

This is a model 19 supposedly.

COOOOOL as HECK right?


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12-11-2021, 11:05 AM
Fifty bucks? Well, I don't blame you! Congratulations.

Of course the cabinet is not factory original but is a custom job. Nevertheless, it is still quite unique.

Take care of your back, young man. Hope you feel better soon.
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12-11-2021, 01:22 PM
Cool, reminds me of grandma's furniture. Does the rug come with it?
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12-11-2021, 05:13 PM
Now, do the side cabinets open into a radiobar as well? Now that would be class! Great grab Kirk! Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
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12-11-2021, 05:23 PM
Nothing seems to keep you down Kirk! Nice find. Hope your back mends soon.
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12-11-2021, 05:56 PM
Only thing that will fix your back is time, and maybe steroids from your doctor, unless it's kidney stones. Take care
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12-11-2021, 06:06 PM
If it is muscular occasionally a short prescription for muscle relaxer will allow the aggravated area to de-knot and then the rest will help it feel better. Ask the doc....Nice radio, after lifting that you will only want transistor pocket sets! Take care of yourself.

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12-11-2021, 06:48 PM
Thanks you all,

Im going to have to get it looked out. It's not going away sadly. The radio is definitely a candidate for a bar!!


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12-12-2021, 10:49 AM
Doesn't look like a 19.

Congrats.

PS. Not a radio for people with busted backs anyway.
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12-17-2021, 08:43 PM
I think the cabinet was for a All American Mohawk, Seminole model, Bob Andersen has a set with a very similar cabinet. If it were mine I would put out an APB for a Mohawk chassis and use the 19 chassis in a cathedral, the control panel looks original to the Mohawk but I won't swear to it.
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12-18-2021, 03:47 AM
Amazing Arran!
But now I don't really want it anymore. lol... I may look for the chassis but will I find one?

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12-18-2021, 10:53 AM
I am sure the chassis is findable.
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