03-05-2026, 07:09 PM
I'd like to dedicate this section to my favorite part of the collection—the Trans-Oceanics radios.
I've mentioned this famous series of radios before:
https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthrea...#pid206581
Today, I finally completed the restoration of a Zenith Trans-Oceanics 8G005 radio, which I acquired a long time ago (back in 2012).
The radio was purchased for only $60 with shipping, so it was practically a bargain. But it was in condition near the "firewood".
While I was trying to decide what to do with it, I acquired the missing parts—like an wave-magnet antenna, a carrying handle, tubes, paint, and, most importantly, the determination to begin its restoration. A couple of years ago, I completed the chassis restoration. And now, having gathered my strength, I've completed the hull restoration, fully assembled it, and the first post-war Transoceanic is ready to take its place in my collection.
I've mentioned this famous series of radios before:
https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthrea...#pid206581
Today, I finally completed the restoration of a Zenith Trans-Oceanics 8G005 radio, which I acquired a long time ago (back in 2012).
The radio was purchased for only $60 with shipping, so it was practically a bargain. But it was in condition near the "firewood".
While I was trying to decide what to do with it, I acquired the missing parts—like an wave-magnet antenna, a carrying handle, tubes, paint, and, most importantly, the determination to begin its restoration. A couple of years ago, I completed the chassis restoration. And now, having gathered my strength, I've completed the hull restoration, fully assembled it, and the first post-war Transoceanic is ready to take its place in my collection.
If you want to work, lie down and sleep, and everything will pass.
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