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garbage day Philco Phind
#1

I picked this up today from the trash. It is a 37-? I was thinking 640 but it has a little different body. It needs a resto and has no tubes but is original.
I will probably not keep it since I have my 640 so I may part it out. Anyone interested in anything if I decide not to restore it?

Kirk


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#2

great subject to learn on Icon_thumbup cant hurt it
#3

I would keep checking that trash. It could be the guy selling radios on CL at Kings Park. Maybe he is getting rid of some stuff he cant sell? Who knows what will turn up!

Steve
#4

...a stomach.... Icon_smile

That will be an intense resto if you choose to proceed.

The radio is probably a decent sounder, but myself, restoring a radio with low tube count that has an RF chassis...This kind of pain for me is worth it starting at at least 7-8 tubes.
#5

It looks like a 37-620. No matter what model it is, the chassis was used in alot of the photo finish tombstones so maybe to save space you could find an empty cabinet to use it in.
#6

That might be a 37-620, judging from the lack of the shadow meter. Definitely worth saving from the trash! I have a 37-610, 37-630, and a 37-640. Only one I am missing from that little collection is a 37-620! :LOL: Yeah, that RF chassis is a headache, but if we all skip these radios because of that, who WILL save them? Icon_smile

No matter where you go, there you are.
#7

I recapped one RF chassis, but that was a 37-116. Not looking forward to another one unless it is a 38-690.
#8

Yup, 37-620J:

http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1937a.htm#ac

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#9

Har Har Har Steve,
I am the guy in Kings Park and I don't throw nothing away Icon_lol

Someone actually just bought a few radios and cabinets from me to turn into computer radios. Glad to get rid of them. I didn't sell him anything that would be ruined or any Philcos, just empty cabinets and a battery set.

Thanks Ron, 620J it is. I was excited because when My brother brought it home I was hoping it was a 690 or something, lol NOT!

Kirk

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#10

690? When you see a 690 you'll know it.
#11

Kirk,

If you decide to part this thing out, I would be interested in the speaker. I just started rework on a 37-630X and that speaker looks to be in MUCH better shape than mine.

Does anyone see a problem w/ this substitution (assuming Kirk decides to sell)? The speakers are different.
620J - type HS, p/n 36-1220
630X - type H-24, p/n 36-1224

Neither schematic lists a value for the field coil, so I can't tell if they are close in value. Would this be a good substitution?

Thanks,
Jon
#12

Speaker has a finger hole in it and back is rusty but its yours if you need it.

Kirk

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#13

Hi Kirk,

Not worried about the small hole. I'm sure that can be repaired. Can you tell me what is the diameter of the frame?

Also, what would you want for it?

Jon
#14

Your soul.....Icon_twisted Icon_mrgreen the money order signed with blood and such.
#15

Probably a bargainIcon_wink




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