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38.7 Console Model Radio
Atlas161
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01-28-2023, 10:08 PM
Hello! I recently inherited my grandfather‘s Philco 38.7 console radio. The cabinet is in great condition. However, the plug is scary looking, and has not been plugged in for a very long time. I would like to restore it to working conditions. I am just not sure where to start. Any ideas?


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38.7 Console Model Radio - by Atlas161 - 01-28-2023, 10:08 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by MrFixr55 - 01-29-2023, 01:30 AM
RE: 38-7 Console Model Radio - by Radioroslyn - 01-29-2023, 02:39 AM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by radiorich - 01-29-2023, 03:06 AM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by Radioroslyn - 01-29-2023, 09:21 AM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by GarySP - 01-29-2023, 01:37 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by klondike98 - 01-29-2023, 08:13 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by poulsbobill - 01-30-2023, 12:09 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by Atlas161 - 01-30-2023, 03:03 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by MrFixr55 - 01-30-2023, 07:12 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by poulsbobill - 01-31-2023, 12:00 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by Simon Wa3uay - 02-10-2023, 08:01 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by MrFixr55 - 02-11-2023, 10:18 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by GarySP - 02-12-2023, 08:49 AM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by Radioroslyn - 02-12-2023, 11:19 AM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by John Bartley - 02-12-2023, 12:16 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by Chas - 02-12-2023, 06:53 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by radiorich - 02-12-2023, 11:42 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by radiorich - 02-12-2023, 11:48 PM
RE: 38.7 Console Model Radio - by MrFixr55 - 02-13-2023, 08:36 PM



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