[VntgRads]

We're getting to the end of our cosmetic/mechanical restoration on this unit. Things have gone pretty smooth so far. The top cover was pretty rusty but rather than spend the time to clean it up I just go the "parts bin" and find and extra top from a parts radio that is in much better shape. The old one could be wire brushed and cleaned up if necessary but it's not like a refinish of a Philco Cathedral radio where the case is the first thing a person notices. The case on a car radio, once installed, is the last thing someone notices! Even though this is true, I still like to use the black electrical tape to tape down the blue dial light wire and put a piece of gray duct tape over the output transistor as this was done at the factory.

Craig R.