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I dont know what to do! Decision made, Restoration begun
#16

Thanks Ness,

That will help the search. I found this one with a record player local but have to see if it will fit.


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#17

According to the GE manual:
LC-759 has Mahogany veneer
LC-759B has Blonde Mahogany veneer.
LC-768 has Walnut veneer.
The picture although in black and white looks pretty dark. If it were me, I'd darken it just a touch to make it look more aged, then apply the gloss.
#18

This is a beautiful set, and you have done the cabinet justice! Fix the radio! Down the road you could consider blasphemous repurposing like installing a subwoofer in the bottom and for your home theatre and making the top half a liquor cabinet Whatever, don't toss it, please!
#19

Ok Codefox,
You want it? You are local, lol

I purchased this local record player to use in the GE so we will see what happens. Then I can use the cabinet for the veneer.


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#20

You're going to tear up a Philco to fix a GE??

Wrong forum Icon_razz

Good luck, anyway Icon_biggrin
#21

I thought about it but cant do it. I want a GE changer. what the heck will I do with the philco now? Maybe I'll bring it to the radio meet tomorrow!
Hopefully I get some goodies.

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#22

I finished the console today. Now to find it a home.
                   

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#23

That turned out very nice Icon_thumbup

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#24

Did you find a GE for the phonograph? Either way, it looks original.
The finish really brings out the figure in the veneer. Good job on the restoration, I usually buy the more modern/square sets like that and the 60's-70's floor models that nobody else at the
auction wants for cheap so I can let it set in the rain untill I can salvage the peeling veneer, but now I might have second thoughts after seeing how nice that one turned out.
Again...nice job

Todd
#25

Woderful restoration, an inspiration to us all!
#26

Great job! Looks really good. I'd have a hard time giving it up if I were you.

The artist formerly known as Puhpow! 8)
#27

Id love to keep it but my house is being rebuilt and I am in the basement of my parents home with everything I own in the garage. There is just no room for it.

As for the GE phono I don't think the one in it is GE. I have no idea how to connect the phono and the radio is not currently working except for the dial lamps.

I am going to list it on craigslist for a while and see if I can get some money to put towards new radios.

Kirk

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#28

That looks amazing! Great job.
#29

Well, get in there and FIX that radio!... You've got a bunch of people around here that will help you out. Trust me, if I can learn how to do it, anyone can! Get a schematic, get a volt meter, figure out where and what values for the e-caps.... Heck, if you get confused, send me a PM. I'll try to help you over the phone.

The artist formerly known as Puhpow! 8)
#30

Thank you for the offer but this one is beyond me. Too many unhooked wires and if it dont play now it wont play when it is recapped. I have no tools to test anything else. Just my handy meter.
I think a tube is bad since it did not light up and there is stuff rattling inside it. Icon_lol

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