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Post by Steve on Jan 11, 2022 8:08:42 GMT 12
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Post by DHockey on Jan 11, 2022 10:02:40 GMT 12
"Did you get the Philco going?"
"Yep, sorted that Columbus too"
It surprises me how often I've seen radios like this, fitted with the chassis from a much later radio, sometimes even a transistor radio! The other variation is a (usually) early 30's set where all the original valves and other major components have been removed and replaced with newer types, like one of the Acme sets on your website.
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Post by Steve on Jan 12, 2022 8:56:43 GMT 12
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Post by peter on Jan 22, 2022 9:00:35 GMT 12
I suspect the Philumbus was given to the op shop trying to sell it and they would not knmow the difference. I also tend to think given the prices of electronic stuff in NZ when I was young (60's and 70's), this sort of transplant was not uncommon back then in an attempt to avoid a new radio. One though that amuses me is that some people go to the extent of restuffing old electrolytics with new ones to keep the look of the older radios - one wonders if a future owner will take one look at a restuffed old electrolytic can and say 'right! probably defective - replace immediately'.
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Post by Radiotech on Jan 23, 2022 21:42:51 GMT 12
One though that amuses me is that some people go to the extent of restuffing old electrolytics with new ones to keep the look of the older radios - one wonders if a future owner will take one look at a restuffed old electrolytic can and say 'right! probably defective - replace immediately'. I have seen some YouTube radio restorers actually mark on the can that it has been restuffed - in case someone else comes along and thinks exactly what you mention. I can't see the point in the hours wasted re-stuffing old cans. I don't mind leaving the can in situ so there isn't a gaping hole in the chassis, but new caps get wired in underneath. This deals with the issue of someone thinking a re-stuffed can is the original old unit and replacing it, and gets the radio going in a reasonable time without unneccessary effort. In any event, unless you have specialized tooling, opening the bottom of the can is always going to leave a rough edge and trying to close it again just makes it look worse.
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Post by DHockey on Apr 26, 2022 9:54:02 GMT 12
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Post by Philconut on Apr 26, 2022 21:38:32 GMT 12
The poor old output tube will be struggling a bit too with 10k load impedance! A bit of a mess really.
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Post by Steve on Apr 27, 2022 18:04:32 GMT 12
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Post by 6A8G. on May 23, 2022 19:08:01 GMT 12
I suspect the Philumbus was given to the op shop trying to sell it and they would not knmow the difference. I also tend to think given the prices of electronic stuff in NZ when I was young (60's and 70's), this sort of transplant was not uncommon back then in an attempt to avoid a new radio. One though that amuses me is that some people go to the extent of restuffing old electrolytics with new ones to keep the look of the older radios - one wonders if a future owner will take one look at a restuffed old electrolytic can and say 'right! probably defective - replace immediately'. I saw David Tipton use his lathe to trim the folded over bit at the bottom of the can…. |
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Post by DHockey on Jul 29, 2022 12:51:02 GMT 12
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Philumbus!
Jul 29, 2022 13:54:22 GMT 12
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Post by Steve on Jul 29, 2022 13:54:22 GMT 12
I saw that one pop up, and I cried a little on the inside...
I do like the black grille bars though, that touch suits the cabinet I think.
(Trying to remain positive).
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