Wow, this radio dates from the 1950's, and look at what few things you had to do to get it to work again. This thing was designed really well. They just don't make things like they used to !!
Interesting half torus shaped covers around the tubes. Wiring goes through holes in phenolic tube sockets underneath then soldered to tabs that go to each pin in the socket. All covered around the pins above and around. Believe I have a radio that isn't a GE that has such a chassis. I love your methodological approach to repairing an old radio. I'll be looking forward to the clock repair and see if you get it to work again.
Thanks! Mixing up the projects a bit due to the editing load I have. That video was recorded last summer, but haven't worked on it since due to the other projects which rolled in, and still need to finish the repair. Thanks again.
I've got the same model..and color. Complete with knobs. It's just waiting for me to go through.. I've got about 40 ahead of it. Lol. Biggest issue is the gold on the face is worn off partially. Debating on what is going to look best once I attempt to spruce it up. Thanks for posting!
Hi Paul and thanks. I guess we both Win. Yes mine has the same problem for sure. If you figure out what will work let me know LOL. (watch out for the radium though)
They make some great gold color paints in spray cans. You might have to find some at Hobby Lobby, a local hobby store, or another craft store as the average home improvement store doesn't carry anything other than Rustoleum spray cans. Then experiment spraying it on other scrap pieces of metal to see if it bonds good and you're happy with the color ( not too dark or too light).
@@PracticallyFixed A company called Tamiya makes some excellent spray lacquer paint. Look up their colors TS-21 Gold and TS-84 Metallic Gold. You may need to also buy their fine primer but if there is a lacquer finish on it already that must be removed first.
It's not reflective. It uses a fluorescing paint containing the radioactive element radium. The radioactive bombardment is what causes the fluorescing. There was a terrible situation about the women who worked painting dials known as the Radium Girls. See Part 2 here for a demonstration of the radioactivity. ua-cam.com/video/HfRMyRWeTKc/v-deo.html
Hey PF. That radio is from the year of my birth so it must be really old. You may need to check your math, I will be 72 on my birthday this year. LOL You can't get rid of that speaker, it's holey. :)
I was surprised at how well the speaker sounded. It was amazing that it worked at 75 volts.
Hi Jim, yes I was just as surprised. Too bad the case is in such bad shape. Thanks
These are great radios and worth fixing. When restored they play quite well.
Wow, this radio dates from the 1950's, and look at what few things you had to do to get it to work again. This thing was designed really well. They just don't make things like they used to !!
Interesting half torus shaped covers around the tubes. Wiring goes through holes in phenolic tube sockets underneath
then soldered to tabs that go to each pin in the socket. All covered around the pins above and around. Believe I have a
radio that isn't a GE that has such a chassis. I love your methodological approach to repairing an old radio. I'll be looking forward to the clock repair and see if you get it to work again.
Thanks! Mixing up the projects a bit due to the editing load I have. That video was recorded last summer, but haven't worked on it since due to the other projects which rolled in, and still need to finish the repair. Thanks again.
I've got the same model..and color. Complete with knobs. It's just waiting for me to go through.. I've got about 40 ahead of it. Lol. Biggest issue is the gold on the face is worn off partially. Debating on what is going to look best once I attempt to spruce it up. Thanks for posting!
Hi Paul and thanks. I guess we both Win. Yes mine has the same problem for sure. If you figure out what will work let me know LOL. (watch out for the radium though)
They make some great gold color paints in spray cans. You might have to find some at Hobby Lobby, a local hobby store, or another craft store as the average home improvement store doesn't carry anything other than Rustoleum spray cans. Then experiment spraying it on other scrap pieces of metal to see if it bonds good and you're happy with the color ( not too dark or too light).
The Hobby Lobby nearest me has only Krylon brand metallic spray paint. Will try some but I know it won't look like the cap.
@@PracticallyFixed A company called Tamiya makes some excellent spray lacquer paint. Look up their colors TS-21 Gold and TS-84 Metallic Gold. You may need to also buy their fine primer but if there is a lacquer finish on it already that must be removed first.
I need to find one of these radios. I really like the clock
They made a bunch of them in various colors. Be aware of the radium. See Part 2 for demo. Thanks for the comment.
@@PracticallyFixed I'v heard of radieum. Isn't that the reflective substance on the clock hands?
It's not reflective. It uses a fluorescing paint containing the radioactive element radium. The radioactive bombardment is what causes the fluorescing. There was a terrible situation about the women who worked painting dials known as the Radium Girls.
See Part 2 here for a demonstration of the radioactivity.
ua-cam.com/video/HfRMyRWeTKc/v-deo.html
Hey PF. That radio is from the year of my birth so it must be really old. You may need to check your math, I will be 72 on my birthday this year. LOL You can't get rid of that speaker, it's holey. :)
LOL. And yes, I caught my math error in edit and added a note. I discover so many mistakes in what I say in edit...
@@PracticallyFixed Ain't that the truth, been there, done that brother. LOL
...I restored one.
Thanks, we will see how the clock does... Thanks for the comment.