Hi folks hope everyone is doing well!
A few days ago, Paul Philco322 asked me if I would electronically restore his Philco 16B. Yesterday I was lucky to have lunch with Paul and pick up the radio.
When I got it home, I did a quick evaluation of the set and was quite pleased with the condition. From what I could see, only 4 tubes were non Philco branded, and the first 8uf filter was replaced. This is what every technician hopes for! I removed the dial and put in a safe location along with the knobs and hardware. So far, the OP transformer and field coil check good. The tuning cap will need new rubber mounts so I will have to get creative with those. I did not see any direct replacements at Renovated Radios. If anyone knows a trick, please let me know.
It is an interesting radio with ivory knobs and escutcheon. Did someone decide to paint them? The cabinet does look refinished as the toner color looks off, so maybe that's a clue. I also found a 1957 penny under the chassis. Was this the last time it was worked on? Maybe it will be Paul's lucky penny!
I attached a few pictures for you to look at. I will be posting updates as I go along. please be patient as I will be fitting this in among my other projects. It seems I am busier than before I retired!
Thanks for looking.
Tony
A few days ago, Paul Philco322 asked me if I would electronically restore his Philco 16B. Yesterday I was lucky to have lunch with Paul and pick up the radio.
When I got it home, I did a quick evaluation of the set and was quite pleased with the condition. From what I could see, only 4 tubes were non Philco branded, and the first 8uf filter was replaced. This is what every technician hopes for! I removed the dial and put in a safe location along with the knobs and hardware. So far, the OP transformer and field coil check good. The tuning cap will need new rubber mounts so I will have to get creative with those. I did not see any direct replacements at Renovated Radios. If anyone knows a trick, please let me know.
It is an interesting radio with ivory knobs and escutcheon. Did someone decide to paint them? The cabinet does look refinished as the toner color looks off, so maybe that's a clue. I also found a 1957 penny under the chassis. Was this the last time it was worked on? Maybe it will be Paul's lucky penny!
I attached a few pictures for you to look at. I will be posting updates as I go along. please be patient as I will be fitting this in among my other projects. It seems I am busier than before I retired!
Thanks for looking.
Tony
Tony
“People may not remember how fast you did a job, but they will remember how well you did it”
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