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

Philco 90 Restoration Chronicles
#1

Here is the 90 but I need some suggestions about what to do.

The finish on the arch and face are in good condition so I don't think I want to disturb them but the finish on the moulding is not good.

Question 1.
Do I strip the entire cabinet to make it uniform or try to keep it as original as possible?

I love original but wont it look funny having pristine molding and then some imperfections on the face and arch?

See pics:


Attached Files Image(s)
               

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#2

I do not want my opinion to count as binding (this 90 is also mine) - the sole reason for the work for me was the crack in the base trim, but if you think modt finish is OK, would it make sense to fix the bas molding and the columns and be done?

All in all, I know exactly deedly squat about cabinet repair so....opinions of other folks who have done this a lot should be solcited.
#3

Don't know if this is possible, but you might be able to strip the molding, tone it, lightly sand the arch and face (maybe 320 or 400 grit) just to smooth out the clear finish that is still there but not go into the toner, and then coat the entire cabinet with clear gloss lacquer and rub out??? I think I've read threads from some of the more experienced folks who have refinished only portions of a cabinet. Some of them will surely also comment.
#4

My vote is to keep it as original as possible.

Steve

M R Radios   C M Tubes
#5

Yes, Restoring and repairing the molding is my vote also and then clearing the whole cabinet.

Kirk

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#6

Yep, mine too.
#7

Ditto (plus ditto what Steve said).

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#8

Well, we have concensus!
#9

Took out the face and started gluing the front molding. someone tried gluing it with goop and tried filling it with PLASTER!

Then I took the cabinet to taping and began stripping the cabinet.


Attached Files Image(s)
           

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#10

That guy who sold it to me (not on the cheap either) was very proud of his restoration. Both cabinet and electrical. The ectrical part was not that great. Which should've told me something about the cabinet.
#11

Hope you don't have to do what I had to doIcon_razz


Attached Files Image(s)
   
#12

I better not have to, Icon_lol

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#13

Took the face and 1000 grit sanded the pre-existing finish. Then cleared the face. the re-flow worked pretty well. It has the look of age but the protection of a new piece. What do you think Mike?

As for the cabinet I taped off all the parts I will keep original and meticulously stripped all the molding. Glued and filled a few problem spots and tomorrow I will tone the cabinet.

What toner was used for the 90 trim? same as the 70?

Maybe a few heavy coats of medium brown?


Attached Files Image(s)
           

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#14

Kirk

I think you know your s..t and I don't know your s..t so my opinion is that of a total layman (this is polite firm of a dummy) and I trut you (this is what people probably say to their brainsurgeon before he makes them in his personal zomby servants).

As for answers, you know how it is here, you want it fast - start a new thread Icon_lol
#15

morzh Wrote:As for answers, you know how it is here, you want it fast - start a new thread Icon_lol

No, don't.

Kirk - yes, same as the 70.

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN




Users browsing this thread:
[-]
Recent Posts
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Today I've been reading through the site trying to learn more about this radio. I also soldered the lose power cord cabl...osanders0311 — 08:24 PM
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
Thanks David! I do have that same later prodution model 610 schematic. I've also studied the Philco service bulletins fo...Tubester — 08:12 PM
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
Some info from Beitmans says late production. David   David — 06:06 PM
Restoring Philco 96
Oh wow! Just found this thread.  Brings me back to early days on this phorum.  I did a 96 back in 2017.  Thread here: ...rfeenstra — 06:05 PM
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
Thanks for the replies. It's not the really the hum that I am after. Just trying to understand why only the shortwave ba...Tubester — 04:01 PM
Restoring Philco 96
70 and 90 are Superhets, but at least the 2x45 model of 90 uses the Plate detector (and so does 70). Also the Atwaters,...morzh — 03:28 PM
Restoring Philco 96
Morzh, Prayers for your mom. I am sure that there was enough pain living through the Holocaust as a child. I pray dail...MrFixr55 — 02:19 PM
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
Hi Dan, Divide and conquer. First off trry to differentiate between 60Hz and 120 Hz hum. 120 Hz hum has a higher pit...MrFixr55 — 01:49 PM
Restoring Philco 96
Yes, other than takin a toll on your back, they are undeed way more repair friendly than many other Philcos. To me, som...morzh — 01:04 PM
Philco 610B oscillator wiring
If the wires look like they were this way from the factory (very neat and very dull soldering joints), I'd leave them be...morzh — 12:58 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 2697 online users. [Complete List]
» 5 Member(s) | 2692 Guest(s)
AvatarAvatarAvatarAvatar
Avatar

>