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New 40-155, 37-620 & 40-120 Philcos
OldRestorer
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04-06-2014, 02:02 PM
Today I found 3 Philcos that I really liked. One is missing the front photofinish but since that guy makes them now I bought it. I have been wanting a 40-120 for a while and the third was just a pick up.
I also got a really cool Fairbanks Morse with a great dial.

Here they are:

               
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
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04-06-2014, 07:04 PM
Nice scoreIcon_clap Congrats! I have a Fairbanks Morse floor model with that same dial. it is very pretty when lit up in a dark room. The radio itself is a great performer as well, good luck with all of them.
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