10-21-2020, 02:59 PM
The Philco model numbers used the two digit year as the first two characters then a dash beginning in about 1937 through 1954ish. After that it is a letter then a dash. I think 1955 started with a B. Your 39-6 was made in 1939. The number you gave for this radio looks like a part number, either for a label or the back, etc. I'm thinking it may be mid 50s or if the electronics is a printed circuit it would be early 60s. Take the back off and see what is stamped on the chassis.
The knobs should pull off.
This cabinet looks like the top may be stained. If so,then you can strip the top then apply about 5 layers of clear lacquer. The rest is a good candidate for Howard Restor-a-Finish.
On your 39-6 you will have to take care cleaning the dial face. Others here can tell you what to use. Philco used a water based ink on many dials, so water is a no-no. I don't have experience with this radio dial.
The knobs should pull off.
This cabinet looks like the top may be stained. If so,then you can strip the top then apply about 5 layers of clear lacquer. The rest is a good candidate for Howard Restor-a-Finish.
On your 39-6 you will have to take care cleaning the dial face. Others here can tell you what to use. Philco used a water based ink on many dials, so water is a no-no. I don't have experience with this radio dial.
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