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Hi, new to all this, have a 46-1226
#1

I just recently brought home my Grandfather's old radio, in the hopes of restoring it. I've never really done anything like this before, but I'm really looking forward to it.

I really just wanted to say hi, introduce myself, and let you all know I'll probably be skulking around here in the following months picking up any and all info I can get from you guys.

Thanks a ton for having such a community, and I look forward to getting to know some of you all better as I go about restoring my grandfather's radio.

Thanks
Tony

EDIT: forgot to mention that I'll be bloging about the whole thing here. There's some pictures there for anyone interested.
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Hi Tony,

Welcome to the wonderful world of antique radio! It's always great to get a family heirloom working. Take your time and get it right the first time. Here is a link that may help. http://antiqueradio.org/recap.htm

Just remember there is high voltage in your radio! Here is a couple more links. http://www.philcoradio.com/ and http://www.philcorepairbench.com/
I hope we can be of help. Icon_biggrin

Hope this helps
Terry
#3

Hi Tony

Welcome! Glad you're here. Your 46-1226 is a 1946 model (46- indicating the model year). And the spindle on the record changer is supposed to be bent - that's the way they were made on those models. Icon_smile

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Ron Ramirez
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