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Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto
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This is sort of related to cabinet restoration so here goes. Here's a thread that might be of interest to some. I do cosmetic facelifts on older car radios many of which are Philco units from 60's and 70's Ford Mustangs/Mercury Cougars. I'll take you through some of the processes that I go through to enhance the appearance of these units. Be patient as my full time job as a pharmacist keeps me pretty busy so this thread may not move along as fast as some. Attached is a picture of what we're starting with. It's a 1968 Mustang/Cougar Philco AM car radio. Part number is 8TPZ which is found on the side of the case. I first bench test these units to make sure they work. If non-functional, I will generally use them for parts unless they are too nice to part out. I then sell them as non-functional and worthy of electronic restoration. I mostly do cosmetic and some mechanical resto. Enjoy!

Craig R.


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Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-18-2013, 08:24 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by Jamie - 10-18-2013, 08:34 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-18-2013, 09:22 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-18-2013, 09:42 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-19-2013, 03:54 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-19-2013, 04:09 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by Jamie - 10-19-2013, 07:00 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-20-2013, 06:06 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-20-2013, 06:18 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by Jamie - 10-20-2013, 06:44 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-20-2013, 07:02 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-21-2013, 11:06 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-22-2013, 01:53 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-22-2013, 01:58 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-22-2013, 02:10 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-22-2013, 02:20 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-25-2013, 03:53 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by Jamie - 10-25-2013, 04:19 PM
RE: Philco Car Radio Cosmetic Resto - by VntgRads - 10-25-2013, 05:43 PM



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