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Philci 38-7CS modified with turntable
Bob Andersen
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11-26-2009, 03:29 AM
I picked up this Philco 38-7CS last weekend.
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I was really happy until I did some research and found this thread: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=78078&highlight=&sid=77cf3359154fb2fda58dee6d350ec8e3">http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/vie ... 6d350ec8e3</a><!-- m -->

It turns out mine's been modified - That record player and those switches shouldn't be there at all Icon_evil
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I'm guessing from this service tag I found inside that the mod was done long ago by them.
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The chassis and tuning mechanism are in good shape. Just one metal capacitor missing and a broken volume control shaft.
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I've already decided to restore the wiring to it's original state, but what about the turntable?
If I remove it there will be two large holes to patch and some smaller ones from switches and the tonearm. I do have some suitable walnet veneer and toner lacquer on hand.
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It's a fairly uncommon set (7,750 made) so I'm leaning towards a full restoration of the cabinet right now. I know it won't be easy though.

What do you guys think ?

Thanks,
Bob
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