12-22-2007, 12:32 PM
I got the pushbutton switch assemby removed and after looking over the radio it appears that about 95% of the wires will need replacing.
Is this normal for this particular chassis? How many of Philco's other chassis will have this problem?
Any hints on restoring this radio? It appears that i will have to remove the bandswitch assembly as well.
How many hours does it usually take to restore one of these (caps and rewire)?
Do customers pay what it's worth to restore one of these? The labor cost must be through the roof.
What would a restored radio of this vintage be worth?
I am new to restoring vintage sets. So far I have restored 3. I have been in electronics for 20 years though I am now on disabilility. I am buying a few radios to restore for the experience then hope to repair a few as a business.
Is this normal for this particular chassis? How many of Philco's other chassis will have this problem?
Any hints on restoring this radio? It appears that i will have to remove the bandswitch assembly as well.
How many hours does it usually take to restore one of these (caps and rewire)?
Do customers pay what it's worth to restore one of these? The labor cost must be through the roof.
What would a restored radio of this vintage be worth?
I am new to restoring vintage sets. So far I have restored 3. I have been in electronics for 20 years though I am now on disabilility. I am buying a few radios to restore for the experience then hope to repair a few as a business.
