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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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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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Cool, reminds me of grandma's furniture. Does the rug come with it?
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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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Nothing seems to keep you down Kirk! Nice find. Hope your back mends soon.
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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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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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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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Doesn't look like a 19.
Congrats.
PS. Not a radio for people with busted backs anyway.
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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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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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I am sure the chassis is findable.
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