All, I'm on the final stretch of my 610 restoration and have a dial question. My dial is in relatively good shape but I'm missing the black part that's shown below. Has anyone made one or is it even necessary? I suspect it is designed to stay stationary while the dial moves.
Thanks,
Keith
(This post was last modified: 03-16-2015, 05:05 AM by keith49vj3.)
I have a 610 and don't think I have ever seen one of those. At least my radio doesn't have one. Looks like it might be some sort of light shield to prevent light from leaking from around the tuning knob.
Certainly does not appear to be a critical part as I have never missed having one.
I've seen them before in 620 and 630 models, and the bare space *might* show in the escutcheon if the black piece isn't there. I do not remember as the only 1936 Philcos I own now are the early and late 116B sets, and I do not believe they have a plastic piece like that.
If it doesn't show, no need to worry about it.
Edit: I have to clarify - I forgot my 630 chassis in a 610T cabinet. As I recall, it does not have that piece.