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12-14-2014, 11:16 AM | #1 |
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Radio Restoration
Hey all,
Any recommendations as to who restores radios? The radio in question is a 41. |
12-14-2014, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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Mike the guy from Elizabethtown Kentucky , he sells on the auction site but will do your radio . He does good work I think . I have purchased a 36 radio from him oh and a 55 ford radio , both real nice . He has a 41 on there now you could look at. A super guy to deal with I have found.
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12-14-2014, 11:27 AM | #3 |
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I can't recommend them but they have speakers. http://www.turnswitch.com/ I do my own work on radio sets so I've never used them.
Capacitors usually need to be replaced with modern ones. The vibrator may just need the points dressed. Vacuum tubes may still be good but replacements are available. You can get a speaker reconed but decent modern style replacements are available from above. |
12-14-2014, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Look around your area for an electronics repair shop. I found one nearby that can fix the old stuff. Mine did not require dial restoration or any work to enhance the appearance however.
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12-14-2014, 04:41 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for all the input guys!
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12-14-2014, 07:42 PM | #6 |
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I would go modern here, they do not show.
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12-14-2014, 09:18 PM | #7 |
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There is a guy in Soddy-Daisy TN (Chattanooga) that does old radios. He can restore it as well as convert it to FM and either 6V or 12 V. I can not remember his name at the moment but may be able to find it out tomorrow at our weekly car guys get together. I understand he does good work.
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12-14-2014, 09:55 PM | #8 |
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Marvin that would be good as I am very close to Chattanooga
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12-15-2014, 11:15 PM | #9 |
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This is the guy I would go to I talked to him tonight and mentioned you to him. He said call him and if he didn't answer to leave a message and he would call you back.Charles Forgey Harrison TN (Chatt area) 423-344-8357
or 423-785-6333. WWW.OldCarRadio.net He should be able to help you, I plan to use him when I get ready for a radio in my 46 couple. |
12-15-2014, 11:19 PM | #10 |
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thank you Marvin!
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12-16-2014, 07:39 AM | #11 |
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12-16-2014, 08:34 AM | #12 |
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You might try Al Corbin ([email protected]) who posts from time to time on this forum; he wrote the book (literally, "Antique Radio Repair" by Al Corbin-still in print) . He repaired the remote head Philco in my '36 pickup, very fast and efficient service and not expensive
Adam
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