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Admiral radio question - OldRestorer - 03-19-2015

Ok so I saw this just listed and thought it was really nice so I hit BIN.

I went back and scrutinized the pics and realized the grill was horribly repaired in many places. Also the dial was painted by what looks like a 5 year old. The desc. said noting and there was no close up of the grill.

I know I should have looked better before buying it but I went by the description. 

Now I dont feel it is worth almost $200.00

I emailed him for grill pics but do you guys thing this radio is worth $200.00 as it is?

I know,  if I like it then it is worth it. I was probably gonna resell it after restoring it so  Is it worth the money.

Kirk

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Admiral-3-Band-Tombstone-Tube-Radio-/121599787672?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4fe98298

RE: Admiral radio question - Radioroslyn - 03-19-2015

I don't know $200 is a lot for this one. Need a lot of veneer work and like you said the dial looks like a 5yr old painted it.If you really need something to do I got a model 20 that needs a lot of work.
Terry

RE: Admiral radio question - OldRestorer - 03-19-2015

I asked if he would give a partial refund otherwise I will just ask to cancel the auction.

Another model 20, ugh, lol

I can do it but I have 3 cabinets waiting from other people and I have to get a few done for my collection.

Bring it in may and I'll give you some chassis, more chassis depending on how bad it is. Icon_mrgreen

Mike needs a break Icon_lol

kirk

RE: Admiral radio question - Radioroslyn - 03-19-2015

I'm in no rush. I was kinda think that I might be able to show you some troubleshooting techneics up at your place during a visit. The 20 is really a mess, I do have a 21 (identical to a 70 but has different fnt panel) Fnt panel is new and the rest is in pretty good shape. Veneer is all there best I remember.
Terry

RE: Admiral radio question - sam - 03-20-2015

8)  WHOO hold on their terry 8)

kings park is DON MORZH business.  you can`t come muscling in with out his permission 

give me the word don morzh  he`ll be sleeping with the rca`s Icon_e_wink

RE: Admiral radio question - JimZ - 03-20-2015

See what the guy is willing to do..hes a good seller Ive done business with going back a few years.
The cabinet looks pretty good really..some grill work issues but nothing major.
I have no idea about the dial but yeah the white center design looks hand done. I cand find an original. It may have flaked off at center there.
But if it were me for a keeper? I might stick a reproduction Knight dial in there if it can be made to work..it looks like it might.

one of these..different link

http://www.radioatticarchives.com/radio.htm?radio=8094

^^That one is plastic and needs backlighting but you get the idea. Cant find an Admiral? Knight will work as its the same family

RE: Admiral radio question - OldRestorer - 03-20-2015

LOL,

all I get is a photo of some drugged up drunk lady on that link. Icon_lol

RE: Admiral radio question - JimZ - 03-20-2015

Should work. I intentionally didn't hot link it so Steve wont complain.

RE: Admiral radio question - Ron Ramirez - 03-20-2015

I get the somewhat disheveled woman also when I click the link.

Try this:

http://radioattic.com/item.htm?radio=0620196

RE: Admiral radio question - JimZ - 03-20-2015

http://www.radioatticarchives.com/radio.htm?radio=8094

http://radioattic.com/item.htm?radio=0620196

Thanks Ron. That's strange huh? Hot link I understand but sheesh not a link to one of the listing pics.

RE: Admiral radio question - Ron Ramirez - 03-20-2015

In this case, "hot link" has a double meaning. Or, it did until you edited your post #6. Icon_wink

For those of you late to this party, here's the "hot" link we are talking about.

http://radioattic.com/images/boyd/Boyd_Knight_A9871_(1937)_more.jpg

RE: Admiral radio question - sam - 03-20-2015

Icon_eek looks like she had a rough night
mike leave it alone don`t say any thing Icon_shh
sam

RE: Admiral radio question - morzh - 03-20-2015

I am biting my tongue.....

RE: Admiral radio question - OldRestorer - 03-20-2015

Thats new Icon_lol

RE: Admiral radio question - morzh - 03-20-2015

Why, have I been biting your tongue 'till now? Icon_mrgreen