I just purchased a Philco model 42-854t for $80 it takes awhile to warm up but plays very well the outer case is in great condition a couple scraps. was it a good deal ? I would like to tune it up how should I start. Any info would be helpful.
3) Can you post a picture of the top and underside of the chassis? That might help us figure out if its been recapped if you don't know. How to post pics can be found here: http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=29
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
If the set was electrically restored, (including the rubber/gutta perch wire replaced) and is in excellent cosmetic condition (plastic escutcheon and knobs not warped to death and cracked), maybe $80 on a very good day, otherwise no.
If you run into another radio that you are thinking about buying, not necessarily a Philco, ask the phorum before laying your money down.
Regards
Arran
Very common for these '41 and '42 sets to have a grill shrinkage. Sometimes the knobs too. Originals are light brown tenite I found some dark brown bakelite philco to replace you warped ones.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!