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03-30-2014, 05:33 PM
I have completely recapped and repaired as needed my first Philco 90. Here are a few pictures.
   
   
   

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03-30-2014, 05:43 PM
very nice job greg Icon_clapIcon_clapIcon_clap
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03-30-2014, 05:43 PM
What a nice job on a great radio. Love those caps, nice job on them.
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03-30-2014, 06:31 PM
Thanks, it plays really good, very sensitive and sounds good as well. Middle of the day with my 20' basement antenna I was getting Calgary stations that are 300 miles south of me. OH, and full set of globe tubes as well.

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03-30-2014, 06:54 PM
gregb, I forgot to comment on those. Sooooo nice.
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03-30-2014, 07:28 PM
she's a beauty Greg. Great work!
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03-30-2014, 07:36 PM
Great looking radio and the mershons are shined up Icon_smile
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03-30-2014, 07:40 PM
Excellent work, Greg! Really looks sharp. Congratulations! Icon_thumbupIcon_clap
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Excellent example!!!!
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03-31-2014, 09:58 PM
Well Done !!!
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04-05-2014, 09:55 AM
Wonderful, such a nice set!
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04-05-2014, 11:48 AM
Thanks everyone for the great comments!!

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