[Ray P]

I just bought a Philco 37-650.
The cabinet says: Sherman Clay & Co.

Are all Philco cabinets made by this Co?

I can't find much info on this radio.

Thanks, Ray

[Ron Ramirez]

No, and that one wasn't made by Sherman, Clay either. I have occasionally seen photos of other radios that had a Sherman Clay & Co. tag on them.

Sherman Clay & Co. began in 1870 in San Francisco as a piano dealer, but they also sold radios "back in the day." They are still in business:
http://www.shermanclay.com/

Tell us more about this 37-650. Is it a tombstone (table model) or console (floor model)?

[Ray P]

No, and that one wasn't made by Sherman, Clay either. I have occasionally seen photos of other radios that had a Sherman Clay & Co. tag on them.

Sherman Clay & Co. began in 1870 in San Francisco as a piano dealer, but they also sold radios "back in the day." They are still in business:
http://www.shermanclay.com/

Tell us more about this 37-650. Is it a tombstone (table model) or console (floor model)?

It is a tombstone. Original finish, a little rough, but solid. Plays well. Chassis looks original but a little weathered.

[Ron Ramirez]

Ah, 37-650B. One of my favorite tombstone models, although the chassis is a real pain to repair. G'ahead...just ask me...I've been working on one off and on for months now, a chassis promised to another collector. I think I finally have all the bugs worked out of it, though; I just need to put the finishing touches on it and then ship it out of here once I am fully satisfied with it.

More info on the 37-650B may be found here:
http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1937a.htm#as

I can't help but wonder if the production figures on this cabinet in Philco Furniture History are in error, as this model isn't that difficult to find. Either that, or else every one of them have survived 74 years and counting?

Here's a thread from last fall about a 37-650B cabinet I refinished:
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=3868

[Ray P]

Ah, 37-650B. One of my favorite tombstone models, although the chassis is a real pain to repair. G'ahead...just ask me...I've been working on one off and on for months now, a chassis promised to another collector. I think I finally have all the bugs worked out of it, though; I just need to put the finishing touches on it and then ship it out of here once I am fully satisfied with it.

More info on the 37-650B may be found here:
http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1937a.htm#as

I can't help but wonder if the production figures on this cabinet in Philco Furniture History are in error, as this model isn't that difficult to find. Either that, or else every one of them have survived 74 years and counting?

Here's a thread from last fall about a 37-650B cabinet I refinished:
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=3868

Great job!
I had to order a reproduction band switch knob; the one it had was broken
Do you have a picture of the chassis?

My cabinet is in pretty good shape; one small veneer chip under Philco decal. Some scratches on top. One side got too much sun so some of the finish wore off. I steel wooled it, stained it, just the worn through spots, and put some Howard's restora on it. The front finish is so nice. Original speaker cloth. If I knew how to refinish it I would just finish the top and side veneer, and leave the front alone.

[Ray P]

Hi Ron
I would love to see pictures of your 37-650 when it is all done.

Ray

[Ron Ramirez]

Thanks, but I don't expect it to be finished anytime soon. I'm deep into what may be the most challenging radio project I've ever taken on...a 41-616.

http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=4441

[Ray P]

Thanks, but I don't expect it to be finished anytime soon. I'm deep into what may be the most challenging radio project I've ever taken on...a 41-616.

http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=4441

Hi Ron

Very nice. Good luck with it.

[Ron Ramirez]

If I don't forget, in a few days I'll post a picture or two of the 37-650 chassis I've been working on...off and on...over the past year.