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Posted: 6/15/2015 12:55:38 AM EDT
Posting here this time instead of in the Ham Radio section. Possibly more folks would see it this way.
This Philco will be gifted to someone at some point. Not sure who at this time.
As I got it
 










 
Link Posted: 6/15/2015 1:11:15 AM EDT
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Why can't I make pic any smaller?
Link Posted: 6/15/2015 8:29:07 AM EDT
[#2]
Cool!  My dad restored one for me a few Christmases ago.



Link Posted: 6/15/2015 3:27:34 PM EDT
[#3]
Recently finished up replacing capacitors, resistors, and bad wiring.









Yikes! I'll resize my pics later.






















 


 
Link Posted: 6/15/2015 9:06:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Stripping the chassis to get ready for paint.



Not sure why I can't get Photobucket and this site to play right w/ the pic size. Working on it.












 
Link Posted: 6/15/2015 9:08:11 PM EDT
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What model is that?



Looks like a 47-1230


 
Link Posted: 6/15/2015 11:53:25 PM EDT
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  What model is that?

Looks like a 47-1230
 
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That's the one!
Link Posted: 6/16/2015 12:18:27 AM EDT
[#7]
those are both awesome!
Link Posted: 6/16/2015 6:32:55 AM EDT
[#8]
There's something about old TVs and radios.
They were more than appliances back then, they had style.
Link Posted: 6/16/2015 10:56:46 PM EDT
[#9]
The chassis before I started working on it.









 
Link Posted: 6/18/2015 9:31:28 PM EDT
[#10]
Here is how much of the wiring looked. All dried up and falling apart.









Here is the same section done up with new wiring.






Link Posted: 6/18/2015 9:49:55 PM EDT
[#11]
looking great!
Link Posted: 6/18/2015 10:29:44 PM EDT
[#12]
Some parts painted up and ready to go back together









Working on painting the speaker






Link Posted: 6/25/2015 11:37:09 PM EDT
[#13]
Painted up the chassis this evening.





Before

















After



The darker rectangle on the front is some writing I decided to retain. Someone was keeping note to what stations the buttons were set.












 
Link Posted: 6/25/2015 11:56:01 PM EDT
[#14]
Looks great!
Link Posted: 6/27/2015 10:09:39 PM EDT
[#15]
Putting things back together










 
Link Posted: 6/28/2015 1:21:30 PM EDT
[#16]
Is paint what was typically used or was it originally plated in some way?
Link Posted: 6/29/2015 12:10:44 AM EDT
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It was coated in cadmium if I'm not mistaken.






I strip them down then coat in silver paint. If one likes it or not it at least protects it for the next individual to take care of. That and I am not going to take it apart all the way to have it recoated.




:)
Link Posted: 7/3/2015 4:02:33 PM EDT
[#18]
Doing some cabinet work. Not my favorite part but it all has to get done.








Currently fixing any missing veneer sections. I'll then have to take some more pics of the original finish and then strip it down.








There is one upper rib section that was broken off. I'll have to recreate that piece You can see the missing piece in the top pic. To the left of the rectangular front piece.






















 


 
Link Posted: 7/4/2015 3:18:02 AM EDT
[#19]
Put dial glass in place and checking out the fit of the new buttons. Also cleaned up the knobs a bit. They'll need some work to fit nicely.



I am having an issue w/ the dial cord. I'll need to work on that a bit. The band selector cord is doing good so far.







Link Posted: 7/4/2015 4:35:11 PM EDT
[#20]
Be beautiful when you're done!
Link Posted: 7/6/2015 1:10:50 AM EDT
[#21]
Getting the tubes cleaned up and back into position











Link Posted: 7/7/2015 10:14:28 PM EDT
[#22]
Old and new escutcheons.





Link Posted: 7/7/2015 10:33:41 PM EDT
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New rubber grommets for the tuning capacitor





Link Posted: 7/8/2015 8:21:38 AM EDT
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It was coated in cadmium if I'm not mistaken.



I strip them down then coat in silver paint. If one likes it or not it at least protects it for the next individual to take care of. That and I am not going to take it apart all the way to have it recoated.


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Do you mean you fully strip the cad plating off? Is there a reason?

The cad plating is there to protect from corrosion, stripping it just gets rid of another layer of protection.

It's also some really nasty stuff so take caution in sanding/stripping etc (anything that can cause it to become airborne or into a solution that could come in contact with your skin).

I'll be honest, I don't know a great deal about the health hazards but our health & safety shut down all machining/grinding etc on cad plated parts here because of the health issues. We can't touch anything that comes in with cad plating anymore.
Link Posted: 7/8/2015 11:26:05 AM EDT
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Yes I strip it off using naval jelly rust killer.



Much of the cadmium is crap by now and when you rust kill a couple of spots it makes the entire chassis look pretty bad.




Strip it all off and apply paint/clear coat.




Removing EVERYTHING from the chassis and recoating is possible but I don't want to get into that much work. At least not right now.






Link Posted: 7/10/2015 10:57:46 PM EDT
[#26]
Moved over items from old face plate to the new one.



Painted up the labeling strip and filled in the lettering.






Link Posted: 8/9/2015 12:38:51 AM EDT
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Stripping the cabinet this weekend





Link Posted: 8/10/2015 2:03:06 AM EDT
[#28]
Stripped and installed grill





Link Posted: 8/11/2015 12:14:12 AM EDT
[#29]
looking good!

That dog has THE life!
Link Posted: 8/11/2015 9:04:08 AM EDT
[#30]
That wood has enough character that it would look good, even with just clear coat.
Link Posted: 8/16/2015 6:13:15 PM EDT
[#31]
Working on the two columns. They were a sticker of fake wood (photo finish).



Laying down the base.







Link Posted: 8/16/2015 6:56:36 PM EDT
[#32]
Looks terrific!
Link Posted: 9/4/2015 5:24:40 PM EDT
[#33]

Here are the columns when I added, or attempted, to add a pattern back in.













Put the toner on today.



Top coat and Philco decal come next.






Link Posted: 9/6/2015 12:25:54 AM EDT
[#34]
Top coated, decaled and put new feet on her.



She is coming together.





Link Posted: 9/13/2015 12:41:48 AM EDT
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Well here she is folks









Video of her playing




Link Posted: 9/16/2015 9:02:57 AM EDT
[#36]
That is beautiful! You are very talented and patient!
Link Posted: 9/16/2015 9:59:40 AM EDT
[#37]
It's beautiful.

Now,... what's on the air that' worth listening to?
Link Posted: 9/16/2015 10:03:49 AM EDT
[#38]
Excellent job!!
Link Posted: 9/16/2015 10:11:38 AM EDT
[#39]
Awesome job! It looks beautiful.
Link Posted: 9/16/2015 10:21:29 AM EDT
[#40]
I love the subtle hum of the old equipment. Same with the hiss of a needle on an old album. It's things like that my ear picks up when listening to old classical radio shows- that they dug into the vinyl stacks instead of CD or digital sources.

Weird and I am hardly an audiophile.


Oh and you do very nice work on the cabinets even if you don't like that part.  I wish I knew more about electronics to tackle such a job!
Link Posted: 9/16/2015 10:08:45 PM EDT
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I love the subtle hum of the old equipment. Same with the hiss of a needle on an old album. It's things like that my ear picks up when listening to old classical radio shows- that they dug into the vinyl stacks instead of CD or digital sources.

Weird and I am hardly an audiophile.
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I found a SiriusXM radio channel that plays nothing but music from the 1940's - hiss, crackle, scratches and all.  It is excellent.
Link Posted: 9/20/2015 1:58:55 AM EDT
[#42]
I'll have to update this post once this radio goes to its new home.



Not sure I mentioned it or not before but this is being gifted to someone.




I also just started a Philco 40-190 restoration that will also be gifted. I'll work on getting a thread started for that one as well ;)
Link Posted: 9/23/2015 8:39:05 PM EDT
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I found a SiriusXM radio channel that plays nothing but music from the 1940's - hiss, crackle, scratches and all.  It is excellent.
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I love the subtle hum of the old equipment. Same with the hiss of a needle on an old album. It's things like that my ear picks up when listening to old classical radio shows- that they dug into the vinyl stacks instead of CD or digital sources.

Weird and I am hardly an audiophile.


I found a SiriusXM radio channel that plays nothing but music from the 1940's - hiss, crackle, scratches and all.  It is excellent.


Which channel?  Nevermind I found it.  Channel 73 40's Junction.

Awesome OP!
Link Posted: 9/24/2015 8:50:30 PM EDT
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Oh my gosh, that is absolutely beautiful!  My grandma passed away about a year or so ago and there is some sort of radio kinda like that in the basement at her house. Makes me wanna go get it and bring it home and do that with it. I though, do not have your skills and knowledge.
Link Posted: 9/27/2015 1:12:29 PM EDT
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Awesome job! It looks beautiful.
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Ditto!
Link Posted: 9/30/2015 1:59:20 PM EDT
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Oh my gosh, that is absolutely beautiful!  My grandma passed away about a year or so ago and there is some sort of radio kinda like that in the basement at her house. Makes me wanna go get it and bring it home and do that with it. I though, do not have your skills and knowledge.
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Go for it!




I'm still learning. Probably still doing things wrong but they tend to come out ok
Link Posted: 10/3/2015 9:48:01 AM EDT
[#47]
That looks fantastic!  
Link Posted: 10/3/2015 9:48:42 AM EDT
[#48]
You did a really good job on that.
Link Posted: 10/23/2015 4:36:08 PM EDT
[#49]
That's a purdy sumbich....you done real good
Link Posted: 10/31/2015 11:08:24 PM EDT
[#50]
Today I said goodbye.



I rebuilt this radio to gift and today was the day.




A few words before loading her up.










All ready for transport










At its new home. Testing after transporting. New owner will be moving it into place when they get the room ready.










The 40-190 I'm working on in the other thread will be gifted as well.
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