This session we restore a very rare Crosley model 58 Buddy Boy radio. It has a weird gothic cabinet style and is very difficult to find to buy, showing up only rarely on ebay.
It is plugged into my electronic fuse. This monitors the power draw and cuts it immediately if it is excessive. Everything I do on the bench goes through that fuse. Keeps me from blowing things up!
@@glasslinger that seems like a very wise decision. I need one. Before you laquered the case what were you rubbing into it with the rag? I really appreciate your time in messaging me. Thank you ❤️
I have a buddy boy that I picked up 12-15 years ago and restored. I get a lot of compliments and it's one of the radios that seem to draw people's eye. Nice job with yours, Ron! I'll bet it's nice to have an easy one for a change!
Wow! 4,255 views in one day! Nice job as usual again! Love to watch you work methodically and to learn from your expertise and experience. Also find your old workshop very comforting and relaxing with the back ground fan blowing and your wonderful cat wandering around. Great escape from the pandemic and news. I guess for all these reasons I find myself watching your videos over and over again. I'm probably not the only one! Keep the videos coming! Regards and 73's, Dr. Stan KZ8G
Dr. Stan, I think you may’ve identified some of the reasons I find Ron’s videos so enjoyable. Not only is it fun to see the technical side of his projects (especially when he fixes things that I’d consider unfixable), but his work environment and sense of humor make me feel comfortable.
I love this Crosley radios, these old ones. Unfortunately they are extremely rare here in Brasil, l would really like to work on one of these. Nice video, greetings from Brazil.
Hi Ron your tech friend Dave here I really like your video that's a beautiful old radio you do such a good work it's amazing I love the old radios myself looking forward to your next video Ron may God bless you and keep you healthy always say hi to your cat for me Ron
Yep - 500 bucks is a piece of change, but looking at the innards of this Crosley, I bet it would retail for $2,500 or more if it were manufactured today, the tuning condenser itself is a work of art - and that's not to mention the value of the cabinet, probably cost at least a grand to make something that beautiful in today's plastic world - - Thanks Ron - interesting piece.
wow thats come up super ,,, thats what I do here in Great Britain with wind up gramophones,, I strip them and rebuild them , the fun part for me is finding the parts that are missing to complete them , Great when you hear them again for the first time too, Really enjoyed the last few videos, very clever man !! I ve dabbled a bit with our vintage radios too. You make the soldering appear so easy always. Very enjoyable hour !!
Its great to see someone of your age sharing mid 20th century technology while embracing the latest modern technology. If I was to sit at your workbench, I wouldn't know what 99% of that equipment is for. I might as well be in the flight deck of the space shuttle. Thanks.
So much better than Crosley’s products today. This old radio 📻 is well worth your time and effort to restore. No hot 🥵 glue, and although some of the parts are plastic, they’re of way better quality. Your friend, Jeff.
You really had to dare this baroque cabinet, even in 1929. I now understand why this model is so rare. They should have hired an Italian designer at the time, this model would be less rare today 😆
Nice radio! I always call those the only Art-Nouveau radios ever made. The early 1930's brought a lot of unusual novel designs. I like the mini-repwood consoles from that period too.
Greetings from central Australia, love your knowledge and talent in fixing vintage electronics, your expertise is amazing! I also work with electronics and experienced in CMOS and TTL technology but limited with thermionic valve gear. Thanks for sharing your videos and take care!
I enjoy watching your videos as much as fixing up old stuff!!!! Great job, my cat guards (sleeps) my electronic fortune (junk pile). LOL GREAT JOB!!!! Love the cat too! Thank you!!!!!
Beautiful radio. I have seen you spray lacquer on a few of your radios. I need to get away from the spray cans and get a setup like you have. I need to learn all the ins and outs of spraying lacquer like that.
Good god thats amazing looking😮 that luster on the wood👏 and the depths we'll i love it wish i had a small stereo tube amp from my home listing but to expensive over here in the uk just a small 1 wattes or 2 wold sound great with my vintage Philips full ranges😮
I guess I learned something this evening about this radio and the one you said you have in your attic. Bob Newheart played Buddy and Will Ferill played a elf in one of my favorite Christmas movies Elf .lol
Where did you learn your many skills, of antique radio and TV repair. Glass blowing, vacuum tube manufacture, electronics,etc. In industry ? RCA, GE ?. In academia ?, the military ? Many of us would be interested in finding out
Wow, these weren't just radios they were works of art. Did these radios ever have a back cover? Every radio I've come across always seems to have the back opened like that.
@@glasslinger That explains why every Tombstone or Cathedral style radio I've seen online doesn't have a backing. I always figured they were lost to time. Thanks for the info.
Thank for the video i think they wanted back then for their radio to be like furniture to stand like out like a very fine piece, but my opinion who know all those designers have parted for the big tube in the shy.
That was great and all the better when I thought about setting the video quality to 1060 HD which isn't always automatic with some TH-cam videos, and where did all that test equipment come from ? We usually catch a glimpse of an old home made boxed power supply and a vintage Tripplet, WOW ! 😎👍.
I do have some old test equipment but most of my stuff is late good stuff, tektronix, HP, general rado, that sort of stuff. The 630 Triplett is much better for old radio work than a modern digital job.
I was a bit surprised when you didn’t test those tubes earlier. In other videos, you’ve always (from what I have seen) tested every tube even if from your own supply before using....I know....it’s a dumb, small thing. Another fine video, and a beautiful radio!
I had TUBS of tubes in the attic and one time began testing them. I found only a few per tub bad so I dispensed with the testing and put them all in boxes. I was certain to hit a bad one sooner or later! :)
you always make it look so easy, :O I'm still fighting to get my first radio restore working, 2-XF-931 'The Townley' Ch= RC-1121A AM works, No FM yet. :( I have had much more luck with TVs! :O
eu acho fantástico reparar e restaurar este velhos aparelhos de radio ,com este dai ,eu fiquei com receio de ao ligar sair um fantasma ,parece que saiu dos filmes de terror antigo .
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I have been told that the 58 is hard to find because the cabinet disintegrates. I have a cabinet with no chassis I was given a collection of radios and sundry tubes .I'm looking to trade this and other radios for lessons in early electronic restoration.
That thing is built like a tank. They just don't build stuff like that anymore. If I had one, especially if I paid 500 bucks for it (it sold for $60 in the 20s, that's a lot of money), it would be front and center and being played.
Amazing! Back when I got this one they were $500 and up. (not restored) Prices depend on at least two people that want the item. I think the economy is a lot worse than the demorats are purporting!
@@glasslinger hi there love your videos yours was the best one i have ever seen vary clean it looked like new hugs thanks for your reply wheelchair larry 😍🥰😼😻😹😸
Just going to bed at 11:55 pm in the U.K. and then you came along Ron. I can’t go to bed before watching your latest video. Best wishes.
My kitty is on my shoulders and she is watching. She heard your kitty and went ballistic. Best wishes from France.
Buenas tardes, lo felicito por arreglar esta Balleza de radio, aunque no entiendo inglés pero lo que hace si, saludos
Nezahualcóyotl, México.
You seemed confident enough to power up without knowing the capacitor condition. Thank you 😊
It is plugged into my electronic fuse. This monitors the power draw and cuts it immediately if it is excessive. Everything I do on the bench goes through that fuse. Keeps me from blowing things up!
@@glasslinger that seems like a very wise decision. I need one. Before you laquered the case what were you rubbing into it with the rag? I really appreciate your time in messaging me. Thank you ❤️
This not a radio it’s a work of art.
I have a buddy boy that I picked up 12-15 years ago and restored. I get a lot of compliments and it's one of the radios that seem to draw people's eye.
Nice job with yours, Ron! I'll bet it's nice to have an easy one for a change!
Great project, it looks like a radio that was owned by the Adams Family :) That cabinet is an actual work of art.
Wow! 4,255 views in one day! Nice job as usual again! Love to watch you work methodically and to learn from your expertise and experience. Also find your old workshop very comforting and relaxing with the back ground fan blowing and your wonderful cat wandering around. Great escape from the pandemic and news. I guess for all these reasons I find myself watching your videos over and over again. I'm probably not the only one! Keep the videos coming! Regards and 73's, Dr. Stan KZ8G
Dr. Stan, I think you may’ve identified some of the reasons I find Ron’s videos so enjoyable. Not only is it fun to see the technical side of his projects (especially when he fixes things that I’d consider unfixable), but his work environment and sense of humor make me feel comfortable.
@@xnavynuc Thank you!
I love this Crosley radios, these old ones. Unfortunately they are extremely rare here in Brasil, l would really like to work on one of these. Nice video, greetings from Brazil.
Love the massive tuning knob/dial. That thing would work as a power steering pump pulley on my truck.
Lol
Hi Ron your tech friend Dave here I really like your video that's a beautiful old radio you do such a good work it's amazing I love the old radios myself looking forward to your next video Ron may God bless you and keep you healthy always say hi to your cat for me Ron
Definitely a beautiful radio and with the oil filled capacitors fitted as well makes it a rare model.
Another great job Ron. Your ability to bring that radio back to a work of art is much admired.
I love when you make vacuum tubes, that is so original from your channel
Those were made right down the street from where I live. The history of the Crosley brothers is fascinating. 👍🏼
Hi Ron, it really is a beautiful radio. The finish with it's unique look makes it standout.
Yep - 500 bucks is a piece of change, but looking at the innards of this Crosley, I bet it would retail for $2,500 or more if it were manufactured today, the tuning condenser itself is a work of art - and that's not to mention the value of the cabinet, probably cost at least a grand to make something that beautiful in today's plastic world - - Thanks Ron - interesting piece.
wow thats come up super ,,, thats what I do here in Great Britain with wind up gramophones,, I strip them and rebuild them , the fun part for me is finding the parts that are missing to complete them , Great when you hear them again for the first time too, Really enjoyed the last few videos, very clever man !! I ve dabbled a bit with our vintage radios too. You make the soldering appear so easy always. Very enjoyable hour !!
Great to see you and Miss Kitty. Thanks for the video, I learned a lot.
WOW! Nice radio, I could see that taking the spot my old stereo is now gathering dust! Great job on bringing the beauty back to that case as well.
Nifty ! & just imagine how wonderful the technology must have seemed at the time.
That's a beautiful radio !
Its great to see someone of your age sharing mid 20th century technology while embracing the latest modern technology. If I was to sit at your workbench, I wouldn't know what 99% of that equipment is for. I might as well be in the flight deck of the space shuttle. Thanks.
So much better than Crosley’s products today. This old radio 📻 is well worth your time and effort to restore. No hot 🥵 glue, and although some of the parts are plastic, they’re of way better quality. Your friend, Jeff.
w a kool. CROSLEY buddy boy radio recvier
You really had to dare this baroque cabinet, even in 1929. I now understand why this model is so rare. They should have hired an Italian designer at the time, this model would be less rare today 😆
Was für ein schönes Radio... Den hätte ich gern noch in meiner Sammlung. Ein schönes Video!
That's a brilliant looking case, almost gothic ? in style.
The case, it's repwood.
@@Audion Hi there, not sure what you mean by repwood? Are you saying that it's moulded and not carved ?
@@brucepickess8097 yes, the face panel sawdust and resin pressed in a mould, the balance of the cabinet is standard construction.
@@Audion Hi, thanks for the informative reply.
Holla from Spain thanks for the video it was great and marvelous looking radio. You can see why they were expensive with all that hand built work.
Nice radio! I always call those the only Art-Nouveau radios ever made. The early 1930's brought a lot of unusual novel designs. I like the mini-repwood consoles from that period too.
The master has returned!!
Greetings from central Australia, love your knowledge and talent in fixing vintage electronics, your expertise is amazing! I also work with electronics and experienced in CMOS and TTL technology but limited with thermionic valve gear. Thanks for sharing your videos and take care!
Great to see you again, Ron.
Nice work. 🇺🇸
Wow cool radio. Nice job on the restore. Very Gothic looking. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
It is always a delight watching your videos, thank you very much
Great video Ron, I especially love the radios from the 20s and 30s.
Yes, that is a beautiful Crosley radio. Great job.
I enjoy watching your videos as much as fixing up old stuff!!!! Great job, my cat guards (sleeps) my electronic fortune (junk pile). LOL GREAT JOB!!!! Love the cat too! Thank you!!!!!
Nunca había visto una radio como esa, en excelente condiciones preciosa radio y muy bonito trabajo Ron! 👍
Haha, when you found that schematic it was like you found an ancient treasure map.
Beautiful radio. I have seen you spray lacquer on a few of your radios. I need to get away from the spray cans and get a setup like you have. I need to learn all the ins and outs of spraying lacquer like that.
I love your videos. I learn more here than from reading.
You are a good specialist! 👍 Вы хороший специалист!
This radio looks like it came from a old Haunted abandoned mansion house. It would make a great prop.
Exactly what I thought. Very spooky looking set.
Good god thats amazing looking😮 that luster on the wood👏 and the depths we'll i love it wish i had a small stereo tube amp from my home listing but to expensive over here in the uk just a small 1 wattes or 2 wold sound great with my vintage Philips full ranges😮
I guess I learned something this evening about this radio and the one you said you have in your attic. Bob Newheart played Buddy and Will Ferill played a elf in one of my favorite Christmas movies Elf .lol
You've done a fantastic job on that. Congrats.
For a second I thought I was in mr Carlsons lab. Then not!! Happy to be here! Keep up the awesome videos!
Very nice job I enjoy watching your repair videos.
Glasslinger you are good at electronics and restoreing vintage radio and shortwave radio Receivers
Lots of fun for me, you have tons of repairs I can watch as I just found your channel :-D
Great stuff Ron.
Nice set. Starting to look like Mr Carlson's lab up in there :)
Starting to? He had 'a lab' before Mr Carson existed of course.
@Dirty Anus Ha ha OMG @ Dirty Anus😹😹😹
beautiful restoration. love the cabinet.
Where did you learn your many skills, of antique radio and TV repair. Glass blowing, vacuum tube manufacture, electronics,etc. In industry ? RCA, GE ?. In academia ?, the military ? Many of us would be interested in finding out
Glass linger your vintage crosley Buddy Boy radio is awesome my friend 😅😅😅
Wow, these weren't just radios they were works of art. Did these radios ever have a back cover? Every radio I've come across always seems to have the back opened like that.
Back covers were sporadic in the early days, no rhyme or reason. After about 1950 all the radios had back covers.
@@glasslinger That explains why every Tombstone or Cathedral style radio I've seen online doesn't have a backing. I always figured they were lost to time. Thanks for the info.
What a beauty! The radio isn’t bad either.
Beautiful job, I was interested in the grinding to the front panel you mentioned, I'm guessing that's a bakelite moulding. It looks superb!
beautifully designed love the carved wood
Glass linger the radio cabinet looks like new thats is awesome my friend 😅😅😊
Restoring a Crosley Elf is next! It is a physically smaller similar radio.
It has a great sound , great work on cabinet.
I like to wind in the large tuning capacitors when working on a valve radio to stop them being accidentally twatted
You have my subscription! Nice channel and thanks for sharing
Glass linger the radio chassis looks like new thats is awesome my friend 😅😅😅
Great job Ron. 👍🏻
Thank for the video i think they wanted back then for their radio to be like furniture to stand like out like a very fine piece, but my opinion who know all those designers have parted for the big tube in the shy.
Hi Ron just the thing to go down with my first brew on Saturday - ATB
Great looking radio Ron...
Love the old time stuff! Let's see more of kitty too!
I love that cabinet!
That was great and all the better when I thought about setting the video quality to 1060 HD which isn't always automatic with some TH-cam videos, and where did all that test equipment come from ? We usually catch a glimpse of an old home made boxed power supply and a vintage Tripplet, WOW ! 😎👍.
I do have some old test equipment but most of my stuff is late good stuff, tektronix, HP, general rado, that sort of stuff. The 630 Triplett is much better for old radio work than a modern digital job.
I’m looking forward to the elf chassis. 💯
That cabinet is amazing
Love the laugh
As wall ways you did a really good job !
I was a bit surprised when you didn’t test those tubes earlier. In other videos, you’ve always (from what I have seen) tested every tube even if from your own supply before using....I know....it’s a dumb, small thing. Another fine video, and a beautiful radio!
I had TUBS of tubes in the attic and one time began testing them. I found only a few per tub bad so I dispensed with the testing and put them all in boxes. I was certain to hit a bad one sooner or later! :)
you always make it look so easy, :O I'm still fighting to get my first radio restore working, 2-XF-931 'The Townley' Ch= RC-1121A AM works, No FM yet. :( I have had much more luck with TVs! :O
eu acho fantástico reparar e restaurar este velhos aparelhos de radio ,com este dai ,eu fiquei com receio de ao ligar sair um fantasma ,parece que saiu dos filmes de terror antigo .
Hi Ron, why not you make a video on your radio collection?
With a case like that, the new cord finishes the look.
Glass linger your utube videos are awesome my friend 😅😅
The best work
Fantastic..
Thanks so much! You are great!!
Wow. That wood carving looks llike something from a H.P. Lovecraft shortstory.
cthulhu approves of this radio
buddy boy radio love the videos ron
Had a chuckle at the all-pink bike (~28:52).
I like it beautiful good job.
What an absolutely gorgeous and ornate radio Ron, stunning! What program did you use to recreate the paper dial? Super great video!
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el frente es Repwood (cartón prensado imit. madera)👍🎓
Great job
Nice job!
There’s one on EBay right now with one bid for $450!
I have been told that the 58 is hard to find because the cabinet disintegrates. I have a cabinet with no chassis I was given a collection of radios and sundry tubes .I'm looking to trade this and other radios for lessons in early electronic restoration.
I have an Elf cabinet with no chassis. I am going to repro the buddy chassis for that cabinet! (upcoming video!)
Glasslinger you vintage buddy boy radio Receiver with broadcast band is good for DXing at night and day that's cool
Very nice!
Woooww... That's what i' call a tunning condenser...!!!!
great job
That thing is built like a tank. They just don't build stuff like that anymore. If I had one, especially if I paid 500 bucks for it (it sold for $60 in the 20s, that's a lot of money), it would be front and center and being played.
glasslinger: That glue really is amazing.
I bought it after seeing you use it. Thanks dude :D
And how come you don't just have a glass chain necklace?
Crosley 58 Buddy Boy Radio US $202.50 ebay
Amazing! Back when I got this one they were $500 and up. (not restored) Prices depend on at least two people that want the item. I think the economy is a lot worse than the demorats are purporting!
@@glasslinger hi there love your videos yours was the best one i have ever seen vary clean it looked like new hugs thanks for your reply wheelchair larry 😍🥰😼😻😹😸