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Phuilco 41-280 / The Chassis is worse than I had expected
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10-20-2011, 06:45 PM
I have just begun the process of restoring a Philco 41-280, and now that I have it in the workshop, I see that the cabinet is actually better than I expected, but the chassis is worse.

Actually, I am not competent to judge these things (I've seen internet photos of once-rusty old junker chassis transformed by superbly skilled hands to beautiful - and operable - condition). Even so, this chassis looks awful, a bit corroded, wires "cut" here and there, and a boatload of really nasty-looking parts underneath.

Restoring the cabinet is easily within my abilities, and I'm sure that the finished cabinet will be quite nice; but the chassis is - as they say - above my pay grade!

What are my options? Does it make sense to seek out a professional restorer to overhaul the chassis, or should I look for a "replacement" chassis (I understand that quite a few radios of that year used chassis that would fit and work in my cabinet.

I'm looking for good counsel from the experienced!

Many thanks!

Rob
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