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38-1 cabinet progress
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I'm new to the Phorum and noticed this thread on the Philco 38-1. I purchased one about a month through Craig's list. The owner had only 2 pictures posted but the cabinet looked beautiful! He was asking $40 and I pretty much purchased it over the phone, sight unseen. It was a 100 mile drive each way but well worth it. Not much history from the owner other than he bought it for $25 at a yard sale! So he was happy with the sale and so was I! I have someone that does the chassis/electrical work for me and I do the cosmetics. It has not been tested yet so not sure what will be involved in repair/restoration. I'm fascinated by the automatic tuning aspect of this model. I'm just getting into vintage radios and like the Philco units as I am a Ford guy (not to mention the cool styling)! My Philco collection includes the 38-1, 48-482 (listening to the SF Giants on this radio right now), 49-909 (AM/FM table model), and a A-361 console with the converted AM car radio. I look forward to being an avid contributor and will probably be asking lots of questions regarding my Philco's and this "highly addicting" hobby. Thanks for your time.

Craig R.


Messages In This Thread
38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 05-22-2013, 04:36 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by morzh - 05-22-2013, 04:42 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by TA Forbes - 05-22-2013, 05:56 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by jerryhawthorne - 05-23-2013, 12:14 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 05-30-2013, 09:07 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Ron Ramirez - 05-30-2013, 10:18 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 05-30-2013, 11:55 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by jerryhawthorne - 05-30-2013, 12:57 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 05-30-2013, 04:38 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 05-31-2013, 12:49 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by morzh - 05-31-2013, 12:54 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 06-01-2013, 08:03 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by PhilcoJohn - 06-14-2013, 05:25 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 06-14-2013, 05:42 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by 7estatdef - 06-15-2013, 06:09 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 06-16-2013, 09:10 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by 7estatdef - 06-16-2013, 03:38 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by PhilcoJohn - 06-19-2013, 06:35 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by TA Forbes - 06-19-2013, 09:45 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 06-20-2013, 11:06 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by PhilcoJohn - 08-04-2013, 10:40 AM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by Art Hoch - 08-09-2013, 10:30 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by PhilcoJohn - 09-10-2013, 06:07 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by TA Forbes - 09-10-2013, 08:18 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by VntgRads - 09-10-2013, 11:35 PM
RE: 38-1 cabinet progress - by TA Forbes - 09-11-2013, 03:13 PM



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