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Philco 97B: Restoration by a college student
morzh
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02-12-2017, 09:18 PM
I say only replace resistors if totally whacked, and if there are tubular caps - replace not restuff.
Backelites - if not willing to restuff, drill the thin wires out of the eyelets and use the lugs as mounting points for new caps.

I only suggest this as Dsmith as a student and might have a deadline to meet plus other obligations.
This is why I wouldn't goad him towards authentic looks - the functional repair will suffice.

Unless of course he has the time and the desire, then sure.
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