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First Timer....Need Help
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I bought a radio/phonograph at a flea market this weekend on a total whim. I would love to restore it myself, but I have no idea where to even get started. Any advice on books, references, tips, tools...anything at all would be a huge help.
After browsing the links, I believe what I have is a Philco
38-6-9 "Armchair." It seems to be in decent condition, especially if it's really from the 30's. The power cord has a few "chunks" missing, so I haven't pluged it in, but as far as I can tell, all of the parts are there.

I have attached a few pics for anyone that's interested. (also new to forums, so sorry if I did that wrong)

But again, any help or advice would be awesome!!


                   


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First Timer....Need Help - by thavens - 09-18-2012, 05:46 PM
RE: First Timer....Need Help - by TA Forbes - 09-18-2012, 10:24 PM
RE: First Timer....Need Help - by Doug Houston - 09-18-2012, 10:47 PM
RE: First Timer....Need Help - by codefox1 - 09-19-2012, 01:58 AM
RE: First Timer....Need Help - by Michael Dennis - 09-19-2012, 06:58 AM
RE: First Timer....Need Help - by Tom Hamilton - 09-25-2012, 09:29 PM



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