Welcome Guest! Be sure you know and follow the Phorum Rules before posting. Thank you and Enjoy! (January 12) x

Thread Closed
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

PT-33 project?
#1

Hey guys,
I've decided that my period correct bathroom remodel should also have a period correct radio to go in it! I rummaged around the stuff I forgot I had pile and found a little 1939(stamped NOV 1 1939) PT-33, don't remember where I got it but there it was. Cosmetically it's in great shape and will look like new when cleaned up. It will of course need to be rebuilt. It has all that wonderful vintage rubber coated wire that will need replacing as well as all the components crammed into that tiny chassis Icon_crazy ! My question to the forum is, has anyone ever restored one of these Transitones and how does it perform? I also have a Airline 14WG625A in an ivory painted bakelite cabinet that is a candidate as well. I like the Philco PT-33 because it's smaller, doesn't require repainting and well, it's a Philco!!!! The Airline is bigger but has a neater Art Deco cabinet and is a 6 tube layout to the Philcos 5 tubes. They are about a horse apiece when it comes to rebuilding, the Airline also has the same dried out wiring but has a little more room to work on stuff. So, let me hear your thoughts! Thanks!
Kevin 


Messages In This Thread
PT-33 project? - by 37silverstreak - 08-25-2016, 09:27 PM
RE: PT-33 project? - by Ron Ramirez - 08-25-2016, 09:37 PM
RE: PT-33 project? - by Paul Philco322 - 08-25-2016, 09:41 PM
RE: PT-33 project? - by 37silverstreak - 08-25-2016, 09:48 PM
RE: PT-33 project? - by sam - 08-25-2016, 10:05 PM



Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
[split] New member...
Well, with the replacement tuning assembly, I have finally put the unit back together and aligned the dial.  The first s...HowardWoodard — 01:01 AM
Philco Model 16 wiring question
Well, finding a short is easy. Like I said, disconnect the transformer's secondary windings and see if it persists. If...morzh — 09:48 PM
Restoring Philco 96
Nice one!Stan the Man — 09:37 PM
Restoring Philco 96
I have eventually replaced the speaker and shot the video, which only shows the upper part of the dial as the hum is ver...morzh — 09:24 PM
Rogers Majestic R-646
Kinda weird to see both open Nothing weird if you remember that this radio is about 100 years old  :)Vlad95 — 07:49 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
I believe I'm making progress, resistors have been rechecked and corrected, removed that ugly blue capacitor and more wi...osanders0311 — 07:38 PM
Philco Model 16 wiring question
Thanks Morzh Yes I recapped everything and replaced almost all the resistors as well. I redid #99 with .015 safety ca...bobclausen — 07:11 PM
Philco Model 16 wiring question
Well...pull out every single load of the transformer. For every winding. Unsolder if needed. Then re-do your dim bulb....morzh — 07:02 PM
Rogers Majestic R-646
Kinda weird to see both open, but once you get it up and running, really pay attention to your sound. Listen for loud cr...TV MAN — 06:59 PM
Rogers Majestic R-646
Vlad; I was just reminded of something else, I'm not sure why but many Rogers built sets do seem to have open primari...Arran — 04:40 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 872 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 871 Guest(s)
Avatar

>