[Robbie Roberts]

Well, we know the chassis is a 118, now I am trying to figure out the exact case- Ron is pretty sure it is an aftermarket cabinet, but I wonder about the "Philco" decal(hard to see in these pics: I will try to post more) which is very clearly present. The darkness of the laquer hides some real nice woods- light and dark woods... I am intending to not only restore the chassis, but refinish this cabinet as well. It looks to be beautiful, and will eventually end up in the "parlor" of "the house"* The 37-650 may get the cabinet refinished as well- I just saw a picture of a beautiful job- Mine has a great original patina, but the difference is magnificent. 37-650 will be in the living room of "the house"

I am wondering if it may be some store specific cabinet, or just a unique Philco one for some reason. I have been trying to find old ads with consoles, but not much luck. Next step, after the holidays, might be a foray across the river to philadelphia, check out the Free Library's holdings in the "Philco" spectrum.(The Free Library of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin, has some extensive holdings when it comes to local manufacturing companies.)

What vintage is a model 118 chassis?

Scott

*"The House" is the term my girlfriend and I use for our "perfect" house- we are both in apartments currently, but once my job starts paying out, I hope to find "The House" in South Jersey... We found a picture of one house which meets our exterior desires in "Money" magazine this month...lol S.