[NJARC] Request for opinions

Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:12:03 -0500

The absolute LAST thing you should do is replace the original chassis wit=
h an AM/FM replacement.  The original chassis should be electronically re=
stored and the alignment touched up if necessary. In some cases, replacem=
ent tuning scales can be obtained.

You'll find that the Scotts Liquid Gold will look good for a day or two a=
nd then the wood will dry right out again.

Depending on actual condition of the wood, it may be a candidate for comp=
lete restoration, or at the least, an application of Howards Restorer.

-George-
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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Benjamin
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 10:03 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [NJARC] Request for opinions
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Hello,

I am a new subscriber to the list, with almost NO technical knowledge.  M=
y
interest has been sparked by a Philco Model 201 console radio (no picture
available) that my wife and I inherited from her parents thirty years ago
and has been stored in our basement ever since.

Although the fabric is completely gone, the cabinet appears in good shape=
,
with intact inlays and a beautiful grain.  The chassis has not worked in
over 40 years, but all the tubes are in place, although I do not know if
they are originals.  The rotating station indicator wheel doesn't appear =
to
have any station indicators left on it.

I recently cleaned up the cabinet with Liquid Gold.  The finish looks goo=
d,
but has a lot of crackling (plus my sister-in-law's name carved in it).  =
The
rest of the cabinet is solid and doesn't show any traces of decay.  I
suspect the wiring will need complete replacement, and the middle Bakelit=
e
knob is missing.

I am trying to decide whether to restore the original AM and shortwave
radio, or just complete refinishing the cabinet and put in an up-to-date
AM/FM radio, updating the station indicator wheel with new frequency
numbers.  The chassis would give me hands-on experience in restoring old
electronics, but I am not sure that the reception will be acceptable.  Si=
nce
I am a dedicated WNYC listener and subscriber, both AM and FM, this makes
the decision harder.

I would appreciate opinions from NJARC members about the best way to rest=
ore
this radio.

Bob Benjamin

Robert Benjamin
Practice Director, Software Quality Management
New York - New Jersey Branch
Business Solutions, Technology Group
Spherion Corporation
10 Parsonage Road
Edison, NJ 08837

Tel: 732 494-9333
FAX: 732 494-9305
[email protected]

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