1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Cabinet Restoration
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Linear Mode
Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle
OldRestorer
Electronic geneus
*****
Posts: 4,109
Threads: 310
Joined: Nov 2013
City: Kings Park NY
#1

10-12-2016, 04:01 PM
I thought I had posted a topic on this but I guess not...

I purchased this off eBay last year and started restoring it. It then sat for 6 months when I got frustrated...
I stripped it and was trying to get the colors right but it was not working...

On the final coat of toner I slipped and got runs...

Today I decided to get it done.. I stripped it this morning but before I go and start toning. What do you guys think are the best colors?
 I had ex dk walnut on the bottom half and perfect brown on the top...
It just seemed too dark and to red...

It got dented and stuff while sitting in the workshop so I will have to try and iron out the dents...


Attached Files Image(s)
                   
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
Find
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »


Messages In This Thread
Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by OldRestorer - 10-12-2016, 04:01 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by sam - 10-12-2016, 07:29 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by sam - 10-12-2016, 10:14 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by KCMike - 10-24-2016, 06:53 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by sam - 10-24-2016, 10:43 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by vecher - 10-24-2016, 11:35 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by morzh - 10-25-2016, 09:59 AM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by morzh - 10-25-2016, 02:27 PM
RE: Philco RP-1 restoration Chronicle - by sam - 10-25-2016, 07:50 PM



Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
Tim, nice write up and thanks for sharing !! Sincerely Richardradiorich — 02:47 AM
HiFi (Chifi) tube amp build - but my own design.
Well, this was a real "Hum-Dinger" :lol: ! This will be kinda long, but hopefully it will help others having t...TV MAN — 01:55 AM
Shadow Meter Bulb
Phorum members, I am trying to find the bulb # for PHILCO Shadow Meter part number 45-2180 that is from a 37-640 chassis...georgetownjohn — 06:53 PM
Philco 41-608 changer coupler
3D-printing...short of machining, of course. Or molding.morzh — 05:20 PM
Philco 41-608 changer coupler
Thanks, Morzh. That solves the issue of the rubber pieces. Now, I need to find a way to replicate the pot metal piec...alangard — 05:07 PM
12' Philco
If it is 12', either Kareem or Andre would have to jump pretty high to look at the front panel. Kareem would have an e...morzh — 01:48 PM
12' Philco
And here's a story about the tires on the truck. Same "no-stoop" guy must have installed these! Take care a...GarySP — 01:17 PM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
I think they have only shown the secondaries of the transformer. Two of them feed the rectifiers' filaments.morzh — 12:58 PM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
Arran If the wire inside cans is the gauges you mentioned, the sole reason for that would be mechanical, to stiffen t...morzh — 12:56 PM
12' Philco
Rod, Yes, I know, but the Giant Philco is not around anymore either, so I go by whoever was alive fairly recently. H...morzh — 12:54 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 6134 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 6133 Guest(s)
Avatar

>
  1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Cabinet Restoration