1955 Astor Radio Restoration

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  • @Austeration
    @Austeration  Рік тому +8

    Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, very much appreciate. Please check out some of my other projects like this one if you have time ua-cam.com/video/Ip1N7HSM2GI/v-deo.htmlsi=LWRSwLwla52p5Lfm

    • @TikaramSharma-gg4bl
      @TikaramSharma-gg4bl 10 місяців тому +2

      On

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  10 місяців тому

      @@TikaramSharma-gg4bl On what ?

    • @myradiovideos
      @myradiovideos 10 місяців тому

      We watch outback Opal hunters on the History Channel!! Interesting stuff!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  10 місяців тому

      @@myradiovideos is that an Australian show ? Filmed at coober pedy by chance ?

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Рік тому +12

    The only thing I like better than old radios is watching them refurbished and workings again. I’m old enough to remember this new. Beautiful job!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Does it look as good as they did coming off the factory floor ?
      So your not that old then 😁 👍👍

  • @richardluce775
    @richardluce775 Рік тому +49

    The warm glow of the dial with the faint smell of dust baking off vacuum tubes. Priceless.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for watching Richard. Is that smell something that brings back a memory for you ?

    • @paulomenezes1084
      @paulomenezes1084 Рік тому +2

      7

    • @honkybear666
      @honkybear666 Рік тому +1

      Sound like a line from “Christmas Story” not a movie that has ever been shown in Australis as I am an ex-pat

    • @dpgohil4681
      @dpgohil4681 Рік тому +2

      ❤super old radio 🎉

    • @victordiaz944
      @victordiaz944 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Austerationy noom

  • @teariana1
    @teariana1 Рік тому +15

    Gotta love multipurpose products like Brasso! Thankfully the part with all the lettering just needed a little cleaning, lovely results. Your series has given me so many great ideas.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Barbara and taking the time to leave a comment. Yes that Brasso is magic stuff. My series ?

  • @j.l.emerson592
    @j.l.emerson592 Рік тому +9

    No criticism here. My nostalgia levels skyrocketed when I saw the tube tester. My only 'criticism' is that you allowed the owner/client to dictate the level of the restoration. Yes, I know that this is your livelihood, but dang! I would have LOVED to see a full restoration!!! The old electronics are surprisingly durable & reliable. I'm not at all surprised to see that radio required only minimal repairs to be restored to operating condition. Good job!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +7

      Thank you once again J.L yes it would have been nice to do the caps, many people watching this video has commented about the same thing. When I do replace the caps I like to pull the guts out of the old ones and insert new ones so the appearance is original. It's time consuming but very interesting to watch. Most people watching though have no idea and I think it would have gone over their heads. Thanks for your comments they are always appreciated 👍

  • @rosascreativeworks5403
    @rosascreativeworks5403 2 роки тому +23

    In a lot of ways its cool to see a vintage piece exhibiting all the beauty its original design was intended to have . Excellent work.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you Rosas that's very kind of you to say and thanks for watching. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing and check out some of my other work.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому

      🇧🇷

  • @rustyshadesrestoration
    @rustyshadesrestoration 2 роки тому +51

    Beautiful restoration buddy! I love vintage radios and you really saved this Astor! Cheers 🍻 👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I was lucky it didn't have any major problems, Nothing worse than chasing electrical faults.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому

      🇧🇷

  • @Fruity_lexia
    @Fruity_lexia 2 роки тому +17

    I very much enjoyed this video. My father was a radio mechanic from the late 40s through the 50s, and later worked on early computers for IBM here in Oz...your video brought back many memories for me - thank you 😊

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +4

      You are most welcome 😀 I'm glad you enjoyed it and that it brought back some special memories for you. I appreciate you watching and leaving such a lovely comment.
      Please check out some of my other projects when you have time.

  • @jrl241055
    @jrl241055 Рік тому +6

    My father worked for Astor as a radio Engineer some of his first work on valve radios was to upgrade some of the Astor Mickey component design.
    You do great work thanks for the inspiration to do a restore on mine.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Wow that's a great story. I imagine you picked up lots of knowledge from watching him work. Thanks for watching and leaving a lovely message 👍

  • @edfranco3934
    @edfranco3934 Рік тому +13

    Restoration is an art! Beautiful device!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching Ed, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects if you have time ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html
      You might like this one 👍

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому

      🇧🇷👍

  • @RI-ns8wz
    @RI-ns8wz Рік тому +8

    A 1955 radio with variable reluctance tuning? Really a finding! Nice video, I sometimes restore an old valve radio just for fun, and this was quite a good job!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time ua-cam.com/video/MLdA117iXN0/v-deo.html

  • @pablomonterorodriguez2410
    @pablomonterorodriguez2410 Рік тому +4

    Señor: que alegría da contemplar la recuperación de un aparato que funciona con lámparas en plena época de los transistores y de los microchips. Es usted un maestro!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Muchas gracias me alegro que lo hayas disfrutado. Por favor, echa un vistazo a algunos de mis otros proyectos cuando tengas tiempo.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому

      🇧🇷👍

  • @deebee3901
    @deebee3901 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful. I sold a very similar one last year with a clock and an alarm - AWA Radiola. Almost made me cry watching this old girl come back to life! Amazing!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 місяці тому

      @@deebee3901 Aww I bet your probably sad to have seen it go. I have many more radios that I need to make a start on

    • @deebee3901
      @deebee3901 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Austeration Yes mate - big regret. I have only one valve radio left. A WWII German one (with Swastika) . Sadly it has stopped working. A gem.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 місяці тому +1

      @@deebee3901 oh wow that's probably worth a bit then. Best not to plug it in again and try it or you could do more damage. I'm sure there are some enthusiast your way that could get it running if you wanted.

  • @Drinksfromtap
    @Drinksfromtap Рік тому +14

    Very nice, I see so many other “restorers” just absolutely ruin things by over-restoring or just plain making them into effectively a new object with a couple old parts, but this was very respectfully done and made it look nice and function well without losing its original character. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Drinksfromtap, very much appreciated.
      Most radios do need a lot of work but this one will be mainly just for show. Please check out some of my other projects if you have the time ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html
      This is my latest 👍

    • @DS-bi3fz
      @DS-bi3fz Рік тому

      except for hacking off an original cord... that was sad

  • @RaggedyAtom
    @RaggedyAtom 6 місяців тому +1

    These Astors are rare as hell! Even the Diamond Dot Astor radios are mythical in rarity! It's just pure genius of the design of the radio, and it even tells you what state you want to tune in on based on the letter abbreviations.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  6 місяців тому

      Thanks RaggedyAtom hope you enjoyed the video 👍

  • @alh2442
    @alh2442 Рік тому +3

    Brings back memories of my childhood of my dad listening each evening at 7 to the ABC news read by (spelling may not be right) Peter Dore-Smith on the Astor sitting on top of the fridge. Early 60s I reckon. Thanks for the memories.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and sharing your childhood memories AI H. I love hearing stories like this.
      Check out some of my other work when you get time 👍

  • @stephenkent8903
    @stephenkent8903 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful restoration of a radio that's as old as I am! I still have my Radio Shack Realistic radio that was a birthday present in the 1960s from my mom and dad! Still works.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for watching and sharing your story Stephen, very much appreciated. Radio Shack, even I remember those days. I bet your radio is still in excellent condition 👍

    • @stephenkent8903
      @stephenkent8903 Рік тому +1

      @@Austeration excellent condition???? Well the top of the antique is broken off, but still can get a radio station. Probably needs a cleaning.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +3

      @@stephenkent8903 well that's not too bad for its age. Did the radio come with a leather outer case at all ?

    • @stephenkent8903
      @stephenkent8903 Рік тому +1

      @@Austeration yes it is a gold leather

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +3

      @@stephenkent8903 I think I probably have something very similar that I got when I was a lad

  • @davidfierce1136
    @davidfierce1136 Рік тому +9

    Loved it! Both the restoration and the quiet that accompanied it.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks David, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. I like this one. ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому

      🇧🇷

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere Рік тому +7

    I love that style! That radio came out great!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much for watching, glad you like it. Please check out some of my other projects ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @georgebrown8312
    @georgebrown8312 Рік тому +11

    That is cool. You did a good job of making that old radio playing again. It looks much better too. Excellent work.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks George. Very much appreciated.
      Please check out some of my other projects
      ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

    • @adesaputra5451
      @adesaputra5451 Рік тому

      Yutup

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 2 роки тому +5

    Nice Job! I'm thinking of buying one like it. Lovely to see those old tubes lit up!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Peter, very much appreciated. You should get one. I really want to find an un repairable one and put Google or Alexa inside.
      If you haven't already please consider Subscribing for more 👍

  • @emelierose1472
    @emelierose1472 Рік тому +5

    Very beautiful restoration well done 🙏👍

    • @emelierose1472
      @emelierose1472 Рік тому

      👏👏👏👏👏👋🙏👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks very much Emelie, glad you liked it.
      Please check out some of my other projects when you have time ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @davedoughty1213
    @davedoughty1213 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow!!! This looks like a new radio!!! Your electronic skills and restoration expertise have produced a great result!! The old radios had character and classic lines. You did a formidable job!! Thanks for sharing your skills and video with us!! The Old Army Scout…

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Dave, haven't heard from you in a while. This was certainly a fun project. I think I should be doing more projects like this one.

  • @sergeytolstov956
    @sergeytolstov956 2 роки тому +9

    Excellent restoration. You've given another life to this vintage radio.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Sergey, very much appreciated for your kind comments 😀

  • @trek60
    @trek60 Рік тому

    This is first site like this that actually CLEANED up the project the others just get them operating and I find this makes there the job complete. Great job.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Trek60 your comment is very much appreciated. The jobs not complete unless it's all been done. Please check out some of my other projects when you have some time. 👍

  • @Fardeenfarwest
    @Fardeenfarwest Рік тому +4

    I really appreciate your work.
    Giving life with this vintage radio 📻.
    Well done ♥️

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Fardeen, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other work when you have time. This is one of my favorites ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому +2

      🇧🇷

  • @LittleRestorers
    @LittleRestorers 2 роки тому +4

    You are a man of many talents my friend. Am scared to touch anything electronics 🤭. That looks fantastic. Now you have something to listen to in the workshop 😉 👍 👩‍🔧

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks very much buddy 😁 I only started playing around with radios about 2 years ago. I have about 10 of them now. You should never be scared to try new things.
      It's a pity the old radios only have AM stations.

  • @a.p.a.woodmetal3412
    @a.p.a.woodmetal3412 2 роки тому +4

    Good evening my friend 🙂. Cool upgrade. You brougt it back to life . Congratulations.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks APA much appreciated 😀

  • @thomashiggins4923
    @thomashiggins4923 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful restoration. Brasso metal polish to shine up elderly plastic/bakelite - that's a new one for me. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for the video. Tom (from France).

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Hi Tom from France, greetings from Australia. Yes Brasso is magic I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other work when you have time. ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @oscaroses1278
    @oscaroses1278 Рік тому +7

    Hay más elegancia y gusto en lo antiguo felicidades gran trabajo

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Oscar, very much appreciated.
      Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. 👍

  • @sylhayes8152
    @sylhayes8152 Рік тому

    So much fun watching how careful you are.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Syl, very much appreciated 👍

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 2 роки тому +5

    Wow great job .you are a man of great skills.....ps good old Brasso...

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Brian that's much appreciated. I know right, Brasso is good for everything 😁

    • @rubypinza1351
      @rubypinza1351 Рік тому

      Salamat sa iyong suporta. Ang radyo ay ilang dekada na ang nakalipas!

  • @willieckaslike
    @willieckaslike 2 роки тому +2

    As far as I can see, you have done an excellent job here. Thank you for sharing.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, very much appreciated. Take a look at my latest project if you have time
      ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

  • @calamarcalamarich576
    @calamarcalamarich576 Рік тому +4

    Al final que guapa la radio ha quedado 👍

  • @chriskythreotis4686
    @chriskythreotis4686 Рік тому +1

    Very nice restoration…..well done 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 2 роки тому +8

    It works and looks 100% better and you did a fantastic job restoring it!!
    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up for the support of your channel

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks very much oneshot, appreciate your ongoing support 👍

    • @oneshotme
      @oneshotme 2 роки тому

      @@Austeration You're very welcome!!

  • @simonlunt353
    @simonlunt353 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice sir the cotton covered wire very well though off l love to see these old values radios and amps and the bakelite came up very well 👌

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Simon, very much appreciated 👍

  • @LTMS
    @LTMS 2 роки тому +3

    Very informative video, I learned a lot of new things, thanks for all the information you shared. Good job

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching LTMS I hope that it comes in handy one day 😀

  • @Wilfredoviquez
    @Wilfredoviquez 2 роки тому +1

    Building an vintage radio is an art, as much as repairing them.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks very much for watching 👍 I never thought of it like that 😁

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Please check out my latest project and tell me what you think.
      ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

  • @TheParkAttendant
    @TheParkAttendant Рік тому +8

    The click, as you turned the radio on. The lights of the dail immediately coming on. The slow glow coming out of the back of the radio as the tubes were warming up. Then the hum coming from the speaker, followed by the music from the station. Turning the tuning knob to find another station. Hearing faint far off sound of other radio stations. Then the loud squeals and hums of radio interference coming off the neighborhood radios. Then finding that next station and sitting back to The Shadow, or Dragnet, or Ma and Pa Kettle. These were the Golden Age of Radio.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +3

      Very well written and very accurate Ozwald, I like it. I think you nailed the whole process. Kids of today will never know.

    • @TheParkAttendant
      @TheParkAttendant Рік тому +1

      @@Austeration sorry to take so long responding. If I can ever get my finances going. I'm going to try becoming a guest teacher and show off some of my antiques, including a working Radio.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому +1

      🇧🇷

  • @naderhumood
    @naderhumood Рік тому +2

    Terrific keep it up Sir......I love the apprauch. Thank you very much indeed.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Nader, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍😀

  • @restorerestoration4705
    @restorerestoration4705 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful work!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks did you watch it again or something ? This is your second comment lol

  • @sawantvilas5277
    @sawantvilas5277 Рік тому

    We were having 2 band Bush make transistor and 2 in 1 Philips make radio in 1980 - 90 era. All sweet memories I brought back of those golden days. 😊😊😊 Nice video. Thanks. 🙏🏻

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Sawant glad you enjoyed it and that it brought back some good memories. 👍

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 2 роки тому +3

    Nice vintage, well done. 👍👍👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much my friend, appreciated for your support. 😁👍

  • @Briandoesit
    @Briandoesit Рік тому +1

    It's amazing how everyday products use to be works of art.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Brian, very much appreciated. I agree and there some very amazing looking radios out there.
      Please check out some of my other work if you have time Brian ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

  • @lukeolinger6000
    @lukeolinger6000 2 роки тому +6

    Nice restoration! It looks like you could use some solder wick to absorb the old melted solder when replacing wires.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +4

      Hey thanks Luke, yes your correct I possibly should get some. I usually find the Solder Sucker does the job though. Handy little tool that.

  • @rcmac206
    @rcmac206 Рік тому +1

    That's an awesome lightbulb limiter

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks you very much for watching 👍

  • @DrHutOfHandcraft
    @DrHutOfHandcraft 2 роки тому +3

    I love old radios! Great job mate 👍🏼

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching Dr Hut. This was a fun project but only half done. I wanted to show all the capacitors being replaced.

  • @arvindsinghbisht3652
    @arvindsinghbisht3652 Рік тому +1

    Wow , very excellent job. My father also had a "Bush" transistor purchased in1965.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Arvind, sharing your memory, very much appreciated.
      Please check out some of my other projects when wmt have time.

    • @UdaySingh-cg3rw
      @UdaySingh-cg3rw Рік тому

      Where is that ?? Does it works still

  • @Donno308
    @Donno308 2 роки тому +32

    Nice job on the radio, especially the cabinet. That came up very nicely! It’s a pity the owner only wanted you to get it going. I’m sure it would sound a lot better with those wax caps changed, and the filter caps too, just for safety. Anyway I subscribed as your other videos look interesting too.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +8

      Thanks for watching Don, very much appreciated. Yes I would have loved to have done that and shown a bit more of a restoration. I might do another radio at some point but at the moment I'm trying to mix it all up a bit. Thanks very much for Subscribing 👍

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому

      🇧🇷

    • @cecilgore495
      @cecilgore495 Рік тому +1

      great job buddy.

    • @DavidFBird
      @DavidFBird Рік тому

      Astor in 1955: We build our capacitors to last, mate!

    • @Heymrk
      @Heymrk Рік тому

      ​@@AusterationGetting it running and keeping it running are two different things. Something tells me that in the year plus since you restored this, it's quit working again.

  • @dashrathrajguru4947
    @dashrathrajguru4947 2 роки тому

    Nice kind neat lovely healthy restoration services done 3 cheers...Godspeed

  • @Restomaniac
    @Restomaniac 2 роки тому +5

    Great work as always mate 👍 And super sweet radio 😊🤗

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your kind words Resto, always appreciated 😁

  • @turbo.panther
    @turbo.panther Рік тому

    Seeing the inside shows what a marvel of engineering it is.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Back in the day it would have been a marvel. I bet they didn't all rush out and buy the latest model though Jtpt because they could.

  • @wojtas-4
    @wojtas-4 Рік тому +4

    Wyśmienita robota😍 , dbałość o szczegóły i zachowanie oryginalności 😍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 😊 very much appreciated

  • @mohammadzahangiralam1638
    @mohammadzahangiralam1638 Рік тому +2

    Very good working 👍🎉🎉❤ Dhaka Bangladesh.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching Mohammad 👍 please check out some of my other projects when you have time 😁

  • @TheDirge69
    @TheDirge69 2 роки тому +4

    Really nice work!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      Thanks Dirge much appreciated. Bit different to my usual work so hope you enjoyed it.

  • @ВадимКузнецов-з2й

    Был у меня подобный приёмник от отца остался, жаль, что при переезде в новую квартиру приемник остался на старом адресе хороший был приёмник для своего времени, и сегодня бы работал, радовал бы слух, молодец, что отреставрировал!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Большое спасибо, что посмотрели и поделились своей историей. Бьюсь об заклад, вы хотите, чтобы он у вас все еще был. Пожалуйста, посмотрите другие мои проекты, подобные этому ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

    • @ВадимКузнецов-з2й
      @ВадимКузнецов-з2й Рік тому

      @@Austeration всё верно, но сейчас приемник уже не найти, в магазине видел похожий,-но он был уже современный и китайский!!!

  • @ashokraju944
    @ashokraju944 Рік тому +3

    My father purchased Telefunken Radio for Rs 500 [6$]in 1961, it was an interesting object and
    a surprise for my class and street mates Recently i found this masterpiece in a store yard in my house in disabled condition I kept it in a box, reminding me my parents

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching and sharing your memory ashok, very much appreciated.
      Those Telefunkel radios are an amazing piece of technology for their time. You should have it out on display regardless if it's working or not.
      Please check out some of my other projects if you have time 👍

    • @UdaySingh-cg3rw
      @UdaySingh-cg3rw Рік тому

      That is a radio, opreted on 220 volt AC or it's a transistor radio opreted by cell??

    • @eziomonico7173
      @eziomonico7173 Рік тому

      @@UdaySingh-cg3rw the comon radio iin the years 50/60 is valves and not operated in battery

    • @UdaySingh-cg3rw
      @UdaySingh-cg3rw Рік тому

      @@eziomonico7173 but transistors was in use since 1950

    • @eziomonico7173
      @eziomonico7173 Рік тому

      @@UdaySingh-cg3rw i have bud vo6a inch the trasmitterr. U S A 1955,the receiver Collins s 51 ÷1 U S A and the receiver Augusta Mf 564 Italy we are is valves

  • @ЮРИЙШерстнев-ж4ъ

    Классный тостер!😮😊😊😊

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you 😂 it even cooks both sides

  • @topvideospa8333
    @topvideospa8333 2 роки тому +3

    Excelente restauração
    Manteve tudo original 👏👏👏👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much for watching 👍
      Please check out some of my other projects ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

    • @cristovaomartins5201
      @cristovaomartins5201 Рік тому +2

      MUITO TOP !! TEM A MINHA IDADE.

  • @davewhiteman8353
    @davewhiteman8353 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice job. Hope that radio has sentimental value to someone.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 місяці тому

      @@davewhiteman8353 I believe it did. Thanks for watching.

  • @Austeration
    @Austeration  2 роки тому +27

    Hi folks, thought I would try something a little different this time. I hope you enjoy it. Please like share and Subscribe and watch my latest video ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html or this one ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html
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    • @tommynygaardjensen8398
      @tommynygaardjensen8398 2 роки тому +1

      it is shown the first time I a restoration video tube sockets are cleaned with a small brush it is a good job you do 👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      @@tommynygaardjensen8398 Thanks for watching Tommy. Those dental brushes do a really good job. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already and watch some of my other projects. 👍

    • @yelicerfernandez9069
      @yelicerfernandez9069 2 роки тому +1

      @@tommynygaardjensen8398
      A

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

    • @waltersaunders7699
      @waltersaunders7699 Рік тому

      Can you give me your contact email please?

  • @99restorations
    @99restorations 2 роки тому +2

    wohoooo,
    you outdid yourself! Nice job! 👍👍👍👍👌

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks 99Restoration that's very kind of you to say 😀 thanks for watching 👍

  • @tjkoker
    @tjkoker Рік тому +3

    Love what you have done with the old Astor. I restore old electronic devices as well. Some clients ask me to keep the out side original, but make the "guts" modern such as bluetooth capable etc. Do you do that as well. Again, cheers on a job well done.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching Ordinary Man, very much appreciated. That sounds very interesting what you do. I have thought about doing something like you said but I'm not that clever. Please check out my latest video ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html and tell me what you think 👍

  • @axiomist4488
    @axiomist4488 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful finished product . I grew up in the 50s in Cuba and all we had was a radio, in which I heard many great shows of adventure and even the beginnings of Rock 'n Roll . My mom would listen to some soap operas at night. Warm memories of those times and of the tubes getting brighter when you turned it on . Had to wait for them to warm up before it came on . I think those radios were beautiful and still are. Would love to have one but radio today is nothing but garbage and commercials. 'd be nice to have one that picked up those old shows, like the one in the Twilight Zone episode ! = )

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your story. How cool would that be if you could pick up something from the past. Here in Australia we can still pick up some small community channels. They might be the closest thing these days to what you describe. You need to find your self an old radio and have it repaired. Check out some of my other videos if you have time 👍

  • @josecarlossilva9689
    @josecarlossilva9689 Рік тому +3

    MARAVILHA 🇧🇷

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you 👍
      ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @hocinimahmoud6682
    @hocinimahmoud6682 Рік тому

    In the 50s we have a vintage radio similar to this one .We sold it in the 70s to buy a tv set .Good memories .

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Hocini, I think for a while there you couldn't give these things away and now even the broken ones fetch a lot of money. Please check out some of my other projects

  • @kristinhaislett9365
    @kristinhaislett9365 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Stunning work. Thank you!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much Kristin. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @krabahabibe7639
    @krabahabibe7639 Рік тому

    Oh vous avez un précieux bijoux félicitations je n'ais pas réparé ce modèle depuis une belle lurette chapeau et merci encore pour cette vidéo.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Have you seen this Australian radio before have you ? Thanks for watching 👍

  • @chuck0mx
    @chuck0mx 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful radio...very nice.
    Good work.
    Congrats

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much for watching Valdir, very much appreciated.
      If you haven't already please consider Subscribing and check out some of my other projects 👍

  • @6735l8
    @6735l8 Рік тому

    Halo nostaljic memories done repair for many valve radios at that time. Thanks!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time.
      ua-cam.com/video/tT_vghnqgYM/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

  • @micgreenson7308
    @micgreenson7308 Рік тому

    I love an old radio ! Love from Liverpool England

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much for watching Mic. Please check out some of my other stuff.
      Greetings from Australia 👍

  • @АлексейБаскинов
    @АлексейБаскинов 2 роки тому +2

    Good job! Thanks for the video!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing and check out some of my other projects. 😀

  • @anonymuswere
    @anonymuswere Рік тому +1

    it still amazes me that the rest of the world can do restos on these kinds of antiques AND get the supplies to do so, while in the states, this stuff has long since gone in the skip or has been buried in a barn, garage, or storage shed for decades. even 80's and 90's electronics and consoles can be put back into working shape, while the US chucks everything.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks very much for watching. That's crazy it's all being thrown away. In Australia these sorts of things are very expensive to buy, even if they are damaged. There are still parts out there it's very surprising actually.
      Please check out some of my other projects If you have time. ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

    • @anonymuswere
      @anonymuswere Рік тому +1

      @@Austeration The US is hitting that point, now, but the parts themselves, WHEN they're available, are prohibitively expensive or on perpetual backorder. it's also like the ONLY thing still salvageable in working order up here are cars...and that depends on the state you're in on whether or not you can :P

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      @@anonymuswere yes parts are very expensive, makes it very expensive to repair sometimes. It's hard to know when to stop some times.

  • @taxmagician
    @taxmagician 2 роки тому

    BRILLIANT! - And here I thought you were just a master metalsmith!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      I'll give anything a go tax man. Radios are fun but they just take so long. Thanks for checking out some of my other work 👍😁

  • @aa1ww
    @aa1ww 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great video and for sharing many tips and tricks. Really nicely done.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Jeff, very much appreciated I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other work when you have time 👍😁

  • @PaulRestorer
    @PaulRestorer 2 роки тому +1

    great job requiring great skills the end result amazing radio reminds me very much of the Polish radio Pioneer (it is about the construction of electronics, number of tubes, etc.) from the 1950s

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Paul and for the kind comments. Pioneer is a great brand. I have others in my collection but not a vintage Pioneer. I love these old Radios 👍

  • @SuperKabanidze
    @SuperKabanidze Рік тому

    6:40 dust removal brush... these are our people ! and in general , a great job !

  • @juliodosreispacheco9798
    @juliodosreispacheco9798 Рік тому +1

    Very good. Very Nice!!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you Julio, very much appreciated 👍
      Please check out some of my other projects
      ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html

  • @Robstercraw
    @Robstercraw Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you can remember where all those wires go. I'd be clueless. 😂

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Rob. Please check out some of my other work and see what you think. ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @damianisel3598
    @damianisel3598 Рік тому

    Excelente trabajo ..📻📻👏👏👏👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much 😊 please check out some of my other work like this one ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

    • @damianisel3598
      @damianisel3598 Рік тому

      Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 📻📻🇦🇷🇦🇷👏👏👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      ​@@damianisel3598Greetings from Australia 🐨🦘🦘

  • @josegustavopena3844
    @josegustavopena3844 Рік тому +2

    wow, a cool job. Congrats!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks very much for watching. Please check out my latest project when you have time. ua-cam.com/video/MLdA117iXN0/v-deo.html

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 Рік тому

    Love it!. Old school reborn!. Noce one!.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Rob. Please check out some of my other work ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html
      This is my latest work 👍

  • @cashkin-a
    @cashkin-a Рік тому +1

    Поразительно, что это радио способно ловить радио-частоты. Вечное устройство.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much for watching. Please check out some of my other projects 👍

  • @norbertcristia7134
    @norbertcristia7134 Рік тому +1

    Awesome resto

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks very for much for watching Norbert.
      Please check out some of my other work 😆

  • @Lmika297
    @Lmika297 Місяць тому +1

    Tôi rất mê những món đồ như thế này

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

  • @nutsnproud6932
    @nutsnproud6932 6 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the video.

  • @Wolfie_Rankin
    @Wolfie_Rankin Рік тому +2

    I have a similar one, AWA Radiola, with radium clock. I've always wanted to see it restored. It used to work when I was a kid, but not anymore. Also it's a royal pain to clean with all the grooves in the design.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Wolfie, very much appreciated. It's never too late to have yours restored and if not they look great all cleaned up out on display. Yes if it has lots of grooves it can be a fun job cleaning them up. Thanks for sharing your story. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍😀

    • @Wolfie_Rankin
      @Wolfie_Rankin Рік тому +1

      @@Austeration Thankyou, most enjoyable. All the best.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      @@Wolfie_Rankin thank you once again 👍

  • @tcfdesilva1761
    @tcfdesilva1761 Рік тому +1

    Good restoration 👍
    Like from Srilanka 🇱🇰

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for watching.
      Greetings from Australia 🦘

    • @tcfdesilva1761
      @tcfdesilva1761 Рік тому +1

      @@Austeration welcome 💖

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      @@tcfdesilva1761 please check out some of my other project when you have time 😁

    • @tcfdesilva1761
      @tcfdesilva1761 Рік тому

      @@Austeration 👍👍

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks very much Heru 👍 please check out some of my other projects when you have time ua-cam.com/video/MLdA117iXN0/v-deo.html

  • @sanjeeviponturu8465
    @sanjeeviponturu8465 Рік тому

    Very interesting to watch the restoration of old valve radios.Ihave a National Ekco E series radio but there is none in my place to restore. Thanks for the interesting video sir.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment. Have you tried searching on line for someone close to you that might be willing to take a look at yours.
      Please check out some of my other work if you see something interesting 👍

  • @markrhine5809
    @markrhine5809 Рік тому

    You Have done an excellent job on this tube radio, just very, very impressive, nice job.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks Mark, very much appreciated.
      Not sure If your a radio enthusiast or not but please check out some of my other projects.
      ua-cam.com/video/j7oK7tRsano/v-deo.html

  • @ljubomirhristoski8808
    @ljubomirhristoski8808 Рік тому

    Odlicna rabota ! Cestitam!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for watching 😁 please check out some of my other projects if you have time, very much appreciated.

  • @marconiufuk
    @marconiufuk Рік тому +1

    clean job nice result ♥️♥️

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍

  • @cathybenson5119
    @cathybenson5119 Рік тому +1

    New sub mate. 1955 was the year I was born. Lol. I like to support a fellow Aussie too.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Cathy, your support is very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time, something for everybody I hope
      Here are a few
      ua-cam.com/video/rqW2I497HkI/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/tT_vghnqgYM/v-deo.html

    • @cathybenson5119
      @cathybenson5119 Рік тому +1

      I've been watching some more of your videos n I'll watch more in yhe future. I like them.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      @@cathybenson5119 thank you once again then Cathy 👍 you are a champion 😁

  • @peternutkins2805
    @peternutkins2805 Рік тому +1

    Excellent job. I thought it was a USA radio at first and that you were chopping through a line cord, then I noticed it had european valves. I was in the radio /TV trade for 50 years, starting in 1954 but I had v=never seen one of those sets before.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Peter. It's actually an Australian radio. If you look at the front dial plate it has all the channels for each Australian State. Sounds like your a bit of an expert in your field after 50 years. Thanks for not giving me a hard time about not changing out all the old wax caps. 👍 if you get some time please check out some of my other projects, not radio related though.

  • @adriansimionescu6868
    @adriansimionescu6868 Рік тому

    Wonderful, just wonderful 😻

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому

      Thank you Adrian, that's very much appreciated. Please watch some of my other projects 👍

  • @batterymakermarkii2654
    @batterymakermarkii2654 2 роки тому

    Oh, wow, permeable tuning! Didn't expect that....

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Mark, very much appreciated 👍

  • @lukearoo
    @lukearoo 2 роки тому +1

    a fine job well done

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching lukearoo much appreciated. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing 👍

  • @choppermike3329
    @choppermike3329 Рік тому +1

    What a superb resto to an old beauty. Those tubes are sure worth a lot of money! I'll bet your friend was happy. Just found your channel so I figured I ought to sub. Greetings from America.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing Chopper. Very much appreciated. I do a mix of all sorts of projects as you will see 😀