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Philco 49-901 restoration
Bob Andersen
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02-27-2018, 12:01 AM
I've wanted one of these odd sets for a while.  I have to ask - were these really meant to be placed under a desk and foot operated ?  Seems to be the sound would be muffled and that rocker control couldn't take the abuse ?

http://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1949a/#Model_49-901

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A few weeks ago I finally got one cheap on ebay Icon_thumbup   Just one catch - the cabinet is a disaster.  Looks like it was tied to a bumper and dragged around the block a few times  Icon_eek   I figure it will be good practice on bakelite repair and it will get painted anyway.
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Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 02-27-2018, 12:01 AM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 02-27-2018, 12:53 AM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 02-27-2018, 06:54 AM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 02-27-2018, 11:00 AM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 03-13-2018, 03:03 PM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 03-16-2018, 06:06 PM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Arran - 03-17-2018, 04:27 AM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 04-06-2018, 05:42 PM
RE: Philco 49-901 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 04-13-2018, 10:14 AM



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