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Model 39-117
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09-27-2012, 09:07 AM
Not familiar with this particular model. However 1939 was the first year Philco began using rubber insulated wire. So will likely be dealing with a lot of wiring whose insulation is flaking off. You are looking a lot work if it comes down to replacing wires or using heat shrink over the old wires.
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Model 39-117 - by Groundhog74 - 09-27-2012, 07:13 AM
RE: Model 39-17 - by rghines1 - 09-27-2012, 09:07 AM
RE: Model 39-17 - by TA Forbes - 09-27-2012, 02:22 PM
RE: Model 39-17 - by Ron Ramirez - 09-27-2012, 03:59 PM
RE: Model 39-17 - by Groundhog74 - 09-28-2012, 06:57 AM
RE: Model 39-17 - by TA Forbes - 09-28-2012, 07:42 PM
RE: Model 39-17 - by Ron Ramirez - 09-28-2012, 08:11 PM
RE: Model 39-17 - by Groundhog74 - 10-09-2012, 07:13 AM
RE: Model 39-17 - by Groundhog74 - 10-16-2012, 07:14 AM



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