1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Electronic Restoration

Welcome Guest! Be sure you know and follow the Phorum Rules before posting. Thank you and Enjoy! (January 12) x

Thread Closed
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Threaded Mode
89PHILCO
radiorich
Super Moderator
******
Posts: 1,883
Threads: 120
Joined: May 2008
City: Omak State, Province, Country: WA
#16

12-06-2022, 01:52 AM
Hello Bradley,
Very nice !

Sincerely Richard
Find
Bradley Rush
RadioMonkey
***
Posts: 220
Threads: 56
Joined: Oct 2011
City: Lompoc CA
#17

12-12-2022, 09:07 PM
Need some help the schematic does show numbers of post  very good.
Do these numbers look good?


Attached Files Image(s)
           
Find
Bradley Rush
RadioMonkey
***
Posts: 220
Threads: 56
Joined: Oct 2011
City: Lompoc CA
#18

12-12-2022, 09:10 PM
Cadmium cleaning.
Whats the safest way to clean it?
Find
Bradley Rush
RadioMonkey
***
Posts: 220
Threads: 56
Joined: Oct 2011
City: Lompoc CA
#19

12-12-2022, 09:11 PM
Current condition:


Attached Files Image(s)
   
Find
GarySP
Super Moderator
******
Posts: 2,179
Threads: 158
Joined: Jan 2013
City: Westland, MI
#20

12-13-2022, 09:16 AM
I've had good results using Simichrome buffing compound and soft cloth rags and cotton swabs. Wear disposable gloves and throw them and the rags out when done. It wont look brand-new, but very presentable. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
"Don't pity the dead, pity the living, above all, those living without love."
Professor Albus Dumbledore
Gary - Westland Michigan
Find
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »
Thread Closed




Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
Model 80 Antenna Issue?
Thanks Gary and Rod.  I also found an article in the Philco Repair Bench under Service Hints and Tips, about installi...Hamilton — 12:32 PM
Model 80 Antenna Issue?
Hello Hamilton, here is a little information found in our Philco Radio Library at the bottom of the Home page. Hope it ...GarySP — 11:28 AM
Model 80 Antenna Issue?
I did as you suggested and touching the middle of the volume control did nothing so the coil has to be rewound. Any idea...Hamilton — 10:19 AM
1949 Motorola 5A9M
This would be the second portable in the "other radios" forum where I have a similar one in my collection. I h...Arran — 12:41 AM
Looking for any info: 1977 Ford-Philco Console Hi-Fi Turntable and Radio
Hi PittsburgTost. The record changer looks like a Garrard or BSR (Likely Garrard). The spindles just pull out and pu...MrFixr55 — 11:57 PM
Looking for any info: 1977 Ford-Philco Console Hi-Fi Turntable and Radio
Hello PittsburghToast , Welcome aboard and it looks like gary may have something for you ! now if I dig through my se...radiorich — 11:35 PM
Model 80 Antenna Issue?
You are kind of on the right path. You can touch the grid cap of the Detector/Oscillator 36 tube. I'm expecting a respon...RodB — 08:48 PM
Looking for any info: 1977 Ford-Philco Console Hi-Fi Turntable and Radio
Welcome to the Phorum, PittsburghToast!  I found an old thread that my interest you regarding the quality and worth of P...GarySP — 08:48 PM
Looking for any info: 1977 Ford-Philco Console Hi-Fi Turntable and Radio
Welcome to the Phorum! :wave: We do not have anything on that unit in our digital library. There is a Sam's Photof...klondike98 — 08:47 PM
Model 80 Antenna Issue?
I’ve replaced all the caps and resistors and the radio is working but minimal volume unless I put my hand near the re...Hamilton — 08:24 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 1302 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 1301 Guest(s)
Avatar

>
  1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Electronic Restoration