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Philco 40-180 Project
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12-23-2010, 02:42 PM
I've finally finished rebuilding a Philco 40-180 for friend who obtained the radio from his grandfather. I replaced all paper and electrolytic caps, rubber wire and gave it a good cleaning. It sounds great for a 1940 vintage radio.

I tried to keep it as original as possible that is why the original electrolytic's are still in place but are disconnected below.

The cabinet was in great shape to begin with so I just treated it with Howard's "restor a finish" and "feed n wax". I was going to refinish the metal trim around the dial but wanted to get it to my friend before Christmas. Anyone know who sells Plasti kote #139S brass paint locally?

Attached are a few before and after photos.

[Image: http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/934/img0057gz.jpg]
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Philco 40-180 Project - by Southern - 12-23-2010, 02:42 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by TA Forbes - 12-23-2010, 04:00 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Southern - 12-23-2010, 06:01 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Southern - 12-23-2010, 07:51 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by 7estatdef - 12-24-2010, 11:49 AM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Jimy - 01-17-2011, 11:56 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Ron Ramirez - 01-18-2011, 12:38 AM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Jimy - 01-18-2011, 11:28 AM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Ron Ramirez - 01-18-2011, 11:41 AM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Jimy - 01-18-2011, 02:11 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Southern - 01-18-2011, 07:45 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by DeckApe - 01-18-2011, 07:53 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Southern - 01-18-2011, 07:56 PM
Re: Philco 40-180 Project - by Ron Ramirez - 01-18-2011, 08:20 PM



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