Yesterday, 10:14 AM
Hi Howard,
First off, welcome to the Philco Phorum! Lots of Phine Phriendly Pholks Phull of Philco Phacts and Phun in a Phamily Phriendly atmosphere (See a pattern here?)
Do you have the model number of the radio or chassis? We have schematics for almost all Philco products from the beginning to the mid 1950s in the Philco Library. If you don't have the model number, please list all of the tubes in the set and if there is a "phono" input jack, and if so, is it 2 contacts or more than 2 contacts, not counting the power connections for the turntable. In addition, is this a US model or a Canada model? This one appears to be a moderate to high end model, as it appears to have the "Teledial" automatic tuning (but I am not sure), 2 6F6s in Push Pull with a 6F6 driver, suggesting a Class AB2 or Class B output stage, having 10 watts or higher output power and other amenities. From this info, we can help you find the model number and the schematic, speaker and output transformer requirements, picture of the cabinet, etc.
I generally clean up, fix, recap and rewire sets but there are Phorum Members that restore the chassis with the same detail that an automobile restorer restores a Duesenberg to concours quality, including complete teardown, washing the tuning capacitor in an ultrasonic cleaner, refinishing or even stripping and replating chassis, rewinding coils, etc. If there is rubber wire, then you will find that it has deteriorated. The wiring can be repaired by disconnecting one end and re-sleeving or by replacing the wire. Cloth covered or thermoplastic wire should be in good shape.
Tubes are much more common than you think and there are suppliers galore on eBay or suppliers trusted by those on the Phorum that are experts. Capacitors, resistors and wire are readily available. There are companies that restore and re-cone speakers. Channel dials and knobs are available from several companies that specialize in reproduction parts. The dial on your set is common, I believe.
Keep us informed, and do not hesitate to ask questions. This is a "Family Friendly" (or "Phamily Phriendly") site where we always support and never bully.
Again, welcome to the Phorum, keep posting and good luck with your project!
First off, welcome to the Philco Phorum! Lots of Phine Phriendly Pholks Phull of Philco Phacts and Phun in a Phamily Phriendly atmosphere (See a pattern here?)
Do you have the model number of the radio or chassis? We have schematics for almost all Philco products from the beginning to the mid 1950s in the Philco Library. If you don't have the model number, please list all of the tubes in the set and if there is a "phono" input jack, and if so, is it 2 contacts or more than 2 contacts, not counting the power connections for the turntable. In addition, is this a US model or a Canada model? This one appears to be a moderate to high end model, as it appears to have the "Teledial" automatic tuning (but I am not sure), 2 6F6s in Push Pull with a 6F6 driver, suggesting a Class AB2 or Class B output stage, having 10 watts or higher output power and other amenities. From this info, we can help you find the model number and the schematic, speaker and output transformer requirements, picture of the cabinet, etc.
I generally clean up, fix, recap and rewire sets but there are Phorum Members that restore the chassis with the same detail that an automobile restorer restores a Duesenberg to concours quality, including complete teardown, washing the tuning capacitor in an ultrasonic cleaner, refinishing or even stripping and replating chassis, rewinding coils, etc. If there is rubber wire, then you will find that it has deteriorated. The wiring can be repaired by disconnecting one end and re-sleeving or by replacing the wire. Cloth covered or thermoplastic wire should be in good shape.
Tubes are much more common than you think and there are suppliers galore on eBay or suppliers trusted by those on the Phorum that are experts. Capacitors, resistors and wire are readily available. There are companies that restore and re-cone speakers. Channel dials and knobs are available from several companies that specialize in reproduction parts. The dial on your set is common, I believe.
Keep us informed, and do not hesitate to ask questions. This is a "Family Friendly" (or "Phamily Phriendly") site where we always support and never bully.
Again, welcome to the Phorum, keep posting and good luck with your project!
"Do Justly, love Mercy and walk humbly with your God"- Micah 6:8
"Let us begin to do good"- St. Francis
Best Regards,
MrFixr55
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