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My Philco 53-960
#1

I bought this radio almost two years ago and finally got around to refurbishing it.  Just finished and I'm happy with how it sounds.  I read threads on the Phorum about restoration of the 53-960 and found very useful information.  Thanks to those authors for helping me.  Next job is a high school classmate's Philco 38-3.

You can see and hear it at https://youtu.be/yVo3Q8siVig

Larry
#2

I think I have this one waiting in line too. I mean the Tropic.

People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
#3

Very nice Larry. I restored one last year. They do sound good. I bought some LEDs from pinball life to use in the dial lite. Learned that from Ron when he restored one awhile back, still got to put them in.
#4

Nice job. Looks and sounds great.
#5

Thanks guys!  I read about the LED light mod too; maybe I'll do that in the future if I ever get caught up with other radios I need to work on.




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