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My new Philco 31 91?
#1

So last month I posted this Philco in the ebay/craigslist phorum and was urged to buy it. I tried but the seller never responded.

I emailed them today after seeing it renewed and stating "need it out"
I offered $50 and guess what? She said yes!

I cant read the label and have been researching it but not sure what the model is.
Does anyone have this radio?
Is it a hard rebuild with all the blocks?
Is is a strong player?

Thanks


http://longisland.craigslist.org/atq/4305363596.html

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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Last year: 6
#2

Looks like a 91 chassis from the knob/dial config. but not sure of the exact cabinet model
#3

Perhaps a 91D.

Joe

Matthew 16:26 "For what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, yet lose his own soul?"
#4

Yup, it's a 91D - the chassis is Code 126, just like the 91 chassis I recently rebuilt. It is actually from 1933, one of the last 91 sets in production before the 91 was discontinued around July 1933.

I don't yet have a photo of this variation of the 91D in the Gallery.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#5

91d huh, Thanks for the knowledge, I just got a picture from her and this pic was missing from the listing.... Grrrrr, more veneer work!


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#6

Could be worse - the entire cabinet could have been dipped multiple times in polyurethane. My 91D was like that (covered in a thick layer of polyurethane), so I gave the cabinet away and kept the chassis, which is now in a cathedral cabinet.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#7

I really hate craigslist people!

She emails me today after making the deal and scheduling pick up and says " I sold it this morning"

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... Icon_evil

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#8

It isn't right to sell it out from under you after agreeing to sell it to you, but what can you do about it? Nothing. Just think of it as $50 saved, plus time and gasoline.

Yes, it still sucks. Icon_thumbdown

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN




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