It sat in my radio boneyard for a year and a half. Now it sits there with a towel over it. I hope to find it a good home soon. I don't have the space to keep it. (Mrs. RW sez I can keep the 12 tube shutter dial)!
Antique shops have the tendency to have a huge markup. The thing is, I will not pay huge $$$ for this stuff. I prefer to trade, or in this case I restored a Fada portable radio + some cash for this. Everyone wins!
That was very interesting Bob. I found myself going back and pausing a number of times, to get a look at the offending nut. It appeared that the protruding threads would more of an issue, that is, wearing on the belt and chewing it up. Maybe the extra threads could be shaved down flush with the nut. Anyway you got it working ok. Good job. Looking forward to the next video. And here we thought retirement would be boring! HA!
When life becomes boring, I've seen folks go away.... Just lost a a good old car guy last week. His brother passed the week before. I love my wife, my cats, my radios, and my 67 Buick wagon! I'm not going anywhere!
Beautiful radio. I understand about life getting in the way of radioing, as I call it. Sometimes it takes a month for me to do a video that shows me accomplishing absolutely nothing. Hahahaha I look forward to the clinic video. Steve
I got lucky on this..... It only took 2 and 1/2 weeks! LOL. Love your Philco. Tomorrow at the repair clinic. I'm supposed to work on a Philco "Hippo" radio.
Neat piece, Bob! We don't see very many of those around here! Good job!
For me it's like going to an antique car show and finding something that's rare and unusual. Just a neat piece of furniture!
That's a very nice chair side . Looks great.
It sat in my radio boneyard for a year and a half. Now it sits there with a towel over it. I hope to find it a good home soon. I don't have the space to keep it. (Mrs. RW sez I can keep the 12 tube shutter dial)!
Last saw one in an antique shop in Indiana five years ago. They wanted a lot for it. Glad yours is working in tip top shape
now Bob.
Antique shops have the tendency to have a huge markup. The thing is, I will not pay huge $$$ for this stuff. I prefer to trade, or in this case I restored a Fada portable radio + some cash for this. Everyone wins!
That was very interesting Bob. I found myself going back and pausing a number of times, to get a look at the offending nut. It appeared that the protruding threads would more of an issue, that is, wearing on the belt and chewing it up. Maybe the extra threads could be shaved down flush with the nut. Anyway you got it working ok. Good job. Looking forward to the next video. And here we thought retirement would be boring! HA!
When life becomes boring, I've seen folks go away.... Just lost a a good old car guy last week. His brother passed the week before. I love my wife, my cats, my radios, and my 67 Buick wagon! I'm not going anywhere!
That's OK, Bob. I'm just glad you posted this video along with a follow up. This will help a lot of people in the future. - Thomas
I hope so. Thanks for being a long time sub!
Beautiful radio.
I understand about life getting in the way of radioing, as I call it. Sometimes it takes a month for me to do a video that shows me accomplishing absolutely nothing. Hahahaha
I look forward to the clinic video.
Steve
I got lucky on this..... It only took 2 and 1/2 weeks! LOL. Love your Philco.
Tomorrow at the repair clinic. I'm supposed to work on a Philco "Hippo" radio.