I see always you protect speaker, because accidents happens and this speaker has almost 80 years old !!!!!! Fantastic video Larry !!!!! Congratulations - Sao Paulo - Brazil
Looks like a really nice radio for a project.Larry. The outside really looks great but the interior needs work but you know they all do. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Double L.....it’s coming around....next up...candohm replacement....This one is easy to work on....lots of space....I’m really enjoying this one!! Thanks for watching and commenting....Take Care-Larry
Larry, it will be fun to watch you work on this. I restored the exact same radio model about two years ago and donated it to an organization that had charity auctions for the St. Jude Children's hospital. The radio turned out to be the big seller at a whopping $450 offer for the radio. Made me feel proud. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations! That’s a lot of $ for a great cause! Our daughter was a St Jude patient back in the early 90’s...Great hospital and folks!!! She is now 33...married, 2 kids, and a marathon runner...I’m curious if this cardboard filter can is a replacement (I’m beginning to believe it is)....Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting....Take Care-Larry
@@zorka4098 Thanks! After Ive thought about it and looked at it again, I realize it is a replacement...(a wrong one...lol)....I rebuilt it as it was and come to find out, should have been 25uF instead of 8uF....looks like Im rebuilding it again.....and it turned out sooooo well...lol....Thanks-Larry
@@Backtothefutureradios Hi, one more thing. If you think you might be disassembling and cleaning that vernier tuning on that radio, I have a document on what was involved if interested. If so, somehow let me know how we can touch base and I'll email it to you. It is a two-page word doc.titled "Rebuilding the Vernier Tuning Shaft on Philco Models 38-8, -9 and -10" I decided to take it apart and clean it up when I did my radio.
@@zorka4098 I had planned on taking it apart and cleaning/lubing....I’ve done them before, but a document might be nice to see how I’m doing it wrong or leaving a step out!! Thanks!!
Larry - that’s a nice looking radio and very deserving of your touch. I look forward to seeing the work commence and it’s great to know you heard from Michael. Video publishing as you know is very time consuming and I respect his position. I appreciate you taking the time to share your skills/projects with us and I’m glad you’re feeling better my friend. Best, Don
Larry, I was watching this one again and something caught my eye. I looked to see if anyone else mentioned it, but I didn't see any comments - that "top hat"-shaped knob is the center tuning knob (fine tune) and the big one that was in that fine tune slot belongs where you found the top hat. I love your vids, my friend. Cheers!
Thanks Michael! I figured that out when I looked at the 37-60 I have sitting behind me that I listen to.....lol....Nice catch! Thanks for watching and as usual the great comment!!! Looking forward to ur next video and/or Mosslack/ skycarl interview...Take Care-Larry
Larry, This is a great vid! I really like late-30s Philcos. They had a classic American style that stands out more than any other brand in defining the era. You did an excellent and thorough job of explaining what you are doing and why. I like your videos, because I never feel rushed by them and they always hold my interest. My white cat that liked your videos was Freddie. He died shortly after Wifey passed. However, I have two new cats named Bert and Ernie. This past weekend, I learned that Ernie, in particular, seems to like to hang around when your videos are playing. Perhaps there is something about your voice and style that appeals to the feline psyche! Thank you for the shout-out. You are always a good friend. Keep up the excellent work! Cheers! Michael
Happy New Year to you and your family Larry. I've done the grid cap repair on more than one occasion. Glad Michael is doing well, and is currently snowing outside here in central joisey as I type! Looking forward to seeing your magic on this cute Philco!
Thanks Bob!! This has a 6F6G output tube....I haven’t seen many of those....I think they may be $$....Clean up is probably the biggest challenge on this one, but it’s not rusty so should be easy....stay warm!!! Take Care-Larry
Bob, It's great to be reaching out to folks in the radio world again. It's been too long and I can't wait to be able to start putting up vids again. Take care, my friend. Michael
Thanks for passing on the news on Michael. He’s tough one alright, I think it’ll take move than the virus to take him down. I did leave a link on his last video to David Tipton who is a restorer here in Australia as Michael was interested in seeing sone Aussie radios such as Astor and AWA etc. Keep safe Larry, regards from Wenlock in Australia
Thanks Wenlock! Michael is always expanding his interests.....I watch David myself, he does excellent work...so much skill, patience, and ingenuity ! Thanks for watching, Take Care-Larry
Wenlock, I'm sure going to go back and look up that link! It's been a rough couple of years. I hope to learn my new editing software and start putting vids up again, soon. And yes! I am eager to see some Aussie radios! Thank you so much, my friend! Cheers! Michael
Great video Larry, this will be a nice radio when you get it done. Nice fix on that tube. I did the same repair on my 78 tube on the 54. Glad to hear Michael is doing well, and I hope SkyCarl and Doug can get him to do an interview. He's really the reason I'm in this hobby.
Thanks for watching....yeah, it was great to hear from Michael....he has really been busy! Maybe he will do the live stream, that would make a lot of people happy! Looking forward to seeing what smoked in the 54.....Im betting the potentiometer....thats a guess....stay safe driving home! Take Care-Larry
Gregg, You are very kind, sir. I'm going to reach out to Sky Carl and Doug soon to see if they are still doing the interviews. I think it would be a lot of fun. Cheers! Michael
Glad to see this radio. I'm working on a Philco 38-40. It looks similiar to this one. Mine had an antenna coil missing and the band switch was destroyed, so it took some figuring on how to fix. I'll be interested to see the inside of this one.
Thanks Gary! If there is anything in particular you would like to see, let me know and I will shoot some shots special for you! Thanks for watching and as usual the comments....Take Care-Larry
@@Backtothefutureradios Yes, mine had a component perched on top of the tuning capacitor. It looks like a antenna coil. It looks as though someone added there. one lead came from the external antenna lug and the other lead went to the grid cap of the 6K7 oscillator tube. I was wondering if supposed to be there. i,ve not seen anything like it.
@@garyk.8674 doesn’t sound like that is original!!! Sounds like they bypassed the antenna coil... Maybe you can find some pictures or video of a 38-40 somewhere....there is nothing on this tuning condenser....
Hey, Larry, looking forward to this one. When you were taking the bottom screws out, I saw what looked like a lot of white, moldy stuff. Any sign of water damage?
That unknown static/ noise sounds like a condenser microphone with a bad power supply connection. A little DeOxit on the mic connector should help out if it recurs. (;^>)
Thanks! I suspected a mic connection, its an inexpensive lavaliere that plugs into an iPhone.....Ive gotten into the habit ( sometimes) to check the connection prior to recording. Thanks for subscribing, watching and always love the comments! Take Care-Larry
Wonderful to see another new video from you Larry! This should be a very interesting radio to restore. I am looking forward to all the videos in this series. I love how you come up to a "roadblock" and simply say, can't do "X" , well then I will simply do "Y" instead. Love your positive attitude. I realize that it might be an error in my sight but I think you mentioned that the two capacitors, the electrolytics, were replacements for a "can" on the top. I realize this suggestion may be a bit pricey and therefore not doable, but have you considered using one of these to put the capacitor(s) on top again: adapt-a-cap.com/collections/all I have been thinking about doing something similar myself, but would be making the entire thing myself instead of purchasing it. In any case, I am interested in seeing what you decide to do on this one. At first, I thought the reading on the "output transformer" was a matter of dirty connection, but as you continued to work with it, and the value of resistance kept changing, well, I agree with you that it is either going to require a rebuild of this one, or a replacement. Not sure I would trust this one with it changing like that. Blessings to you and your family! Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Happy!!!
Thanks Wayne! The adapt-a-cap looks like a good idea, but Im afraid its a little rich for me...lol....I may try to locate a picture of the can and see if I have one....otherwise, mount a couple under the chassis....worked before...I have a replacement output transformer on an old speaker that I can use.....I probably will tear this one apart and see whats inside...lol.....hope you got my holiday email I sent you? Take Care-Larry
I see always you protect speaker, because accidents happens and this speaker has almost 80 years old !!!!!!
Fantastic video Larry !!!!!
Congratulations - Sao Paulo - Brazil
Thanks! I have one video where I stick my meter lead into a speaker cone on camera!!! Yikes!!! Thanks for watching!!! Take Care-Larry
Thanks for the update on Michael. Several of us were concerned about him.
Thanks for posting this video series. I enjoy all of your work.
Thank You for watching and the kind words!!! Take Care-Larry
Looks like a really nice radio for a project.Larry. The outside really looks great but the interior needs work but you know they all do. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Double L.....it’s coming around....next up...candohm replacement....This one is easy to work on....lots of space....I’m really enjoying this one!! Thanks for watching and commenting....Take Care-Larry
Larry, it will be fun to watch you work on this. I restored the exact same radio model about two years ago and donated it to an organization that had charity auctions for the St. Jude Children's hospital. The radio turned out to be the big seller at a whopping $450 offer for the radio. Made me feel proud. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations! That’s a lot of $ for a great cause! Our daughter was a St Jude patient back in the early 90’s...Great hospital and folks!!! She is now 33...married, 2 kids, and a marathon runner...I’m curious if this cardboard filter can is a replacement (I’m beginning to believe it is)....Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting....Take Care-Larry
I think a replacement. Mine was a black cardboard cover that was stamped with Philco on it.
@@zorka4098 Thanks! After Ive thought about it and looked at it again, I realize it is a replacement...(a wrong one...lol)....I rebuilt it as it was and come to find out, should have been 25uF instead of 8uF....looks like Im rebuilding it again.....and it turned out sooooo well...lol....Thanks-Larry
@@Backtothefutureradios Hi, one more thing. If you think you might be disassembling and cleaning that vernier tuning on that radio, I have a document on what was involved if interested. If so, somehow let me know how we can touch base and I'll email it to you. It is a two-page word doc.titled "Rebuilding the Vernier Tuning Shaft on Philco Models 38-8, -9 and -10" I decided to take it apart and clean it up when I did my radio.
@@zorka4098 I had planned on taking it apart and cleaning/lubing....I’ve done them before, but a document might be nice to see how I’m doing it wrong or leaving a step out!! Thanks!!
Originally an East Tennessean over here myself. Nice to see another Tennessee radio guy. Subbed!
Larry - that’s a nice looking radio and very deserving of your touch. I look forward to seeing the work commence and it’s great to know you heard from Michael. Video publishing as you know is very time consuming and I respect his position. I appreciate you taking the time to share your skills/projects with us and I’m glad you’re feeling better my friend. Best, Don
Thanks Don! It’s coming along pretty good....Hopefully by the end of next week, we will see what it sounds like??? Take Care-Larry
Thank you so much, Don. It's good to start to feel alive again and start getting back in touch with folks! Cheers! Michael
Larry,
I was watching this one again and something caught my eye. I looked to see if anyone else mentioned it, but I didn't see any comments - that "top hat"-shaped knob is the center tuning knob (fine tune) and the big one that was in that fine tune slot belongs where you found the top hat. I love your vids, my friend. Cheers!
Thanks Michael! I figured that out when I looked at the 37-60 I have sitting behind me that I listen to.....lol....Nice catch! Thanks for watching and as usual the great comment!!! Looking forward to ur next video and/or Mosslack/ skycarl interview...Take Care-Larry
A handsome radio that’s in good hands. Look forward to the series!
Thanks! I think it has a lot of potential!! Thanks for watching and commenting...Take Care-Larry
Larry,
This is a great vid! I really like late-30s Philcos. They had a classic American style that stands out more than any other brand in defining the era. You did an excellent and thorough job of explaining what you are doing and why. I like your videos, because I never feel rushed by them and they always hold my interest. My white cat that liked your videos was Freddie. He died shortly after Wifey passed. However, I have two new cats named Bert and Ernie. This past weekend, I learned that Ernie, in particular, seems to like to hang around when your videos are playing. Perhaps there is something about your voice and style that appeals to the feline psyche! Thank you for the shout-out. You are always a good friend. Keep up the excellent work! Cheers! Michael
A cat whisperer!!! 😬
Happy New Year to you and your family Larry. I've done the grid cap repair on more than one occasion. Glad Michael is doing well, and is currently snowing outside here in central joisey as I type! Looking forward to seeing your magic on this cute Philco!
Thanks Bob!! This has a 6F6G output tube....I haven’t seen many of those....I think they may be $$....Clean up is probably the biggest challenge on this one, but it’s not rusty so should be easy....stay warm!!! Take Care-Larry
Bob, It's great to be reaching out to folks in the radio world again. It's been too long and I can't wait to be able to start putting up vids again. Take care, my friend. Michael
Thanks for passing on the news on Michael. He’s tough one alright, I think it’ll take move than the virus to take him down. I did leave a link on his last video to David Tipton who is a restorer here in Australia as Michael was interested in seeing sone Aussie radios such as Astor and AWA etc. Keep safe Larry, regards from Wenlock in Australia
Thanks Wenlock! Michael is always expanding his interests.....I watch David myself, he does excellent work...so much skill, patience, and ingenuity ! Thanks for watching, Take Care-Larry
Wenlock,
I'm sure going to go back and look up that link! It's been a rough couple of years. I hope to learn my new editing software and start putting vids up again, soon. And yes! I am eager to see some Aussie radios! Thank you so much, my friend! Cheers! Michael
Good to hear from you Michael. You will see some Aussie radios on David’s channel. All the best. Cheers, Wenlock
Great video Larry, this will be a nice radio when you get it done. Nice fix on that tube. I did the same repair on my 78 tube on the 54. Glad to hear Michael is doing well, and I hope SkyCarl and Doug can get him to do an interview. He's really the reason I'm in this hobby.
Thanks for watching....yeah, it was great to hear from Michael....he has really been busy! Maybe he will do the live stream, that would make a lot of people happy! Looking forward to seeing what smoked in the 54.....Im betting the potentiometer....thats a guess....stay safe driving home! Take Care-Larry
Gregg,
You are very kind, sir. I'm going to reach out to Sky Carl and Doug soon to see if they are still doing the interviews. I think it would be a lot of fun. Cheers! Michael
Glad to see this radio. I'm working on a Philco 38-40. It looks similiar to this one. Mine had an antenna coil missing and the band switch was destroyed, so it took some figuring on how to fix. I'll be interested to see the inside of this one.
Thanks Gary! If there is anything in particular you would like to see, let me know and I will shoot some shots special for you! Thanks for watching and as usual the comments....Take Care-Larry
@@Backtothefutureradios Yes, mine had a component perched on top of the tuning capacitor. It looks like a antenna coil. It looks as though someone added there. one lead came from the external antenna lug and the other lead went to the grid cap of the 6K7 oscillator tube. I was wondering if supposed to be there. i,ve not seen anything like it.
@@garyk.8674 doesn’t sound like that is original!!! Sounds like they bypassed the antenna coil... Maybe you can find some pictures or video of a 38-40 somewhere....there is nothing on this tuning condenser....
@@garyk.8674 Do you have any pictures of it? Id like to see it.....Do you have my email?
Hey, Larry, looking forward to this one. When you were taking the bottom screws out, I saw what looked like a lot of white, moldy stuff. Any sign of water damage?
That unknown static/ noise sounds like a condenser microphone with a bad power supply connection. A little DeOxit on the mic connector should help out if it recurs. (;^>)
Thanks! I suspected a mic connection, its an inexpensive lavaliere that plugs into an iPhone.....Ive gotten into the habit ( sometimes) to check the connection prior to recording. Thanks for subscribing, watching and always love the comments! Take Care-Larry
Wonderful to see another new video from you Larry!
This should be a very interesting radio to restore. I am looking forward to all the videos in this series. I love how you come up to a "roadblock" and simply say, can't do "X" , well then I will simply do "Y" instead. Love your positive attitude.
I realize that it might be an error in my sight but I think you mentioned that the two capacitors, the electrolytics, were replacements for a "can" on the top. I realize this suggestion may be a bit pricey and therefore not doable, but have you considered using one of these to put the capacitor(s) on top again: adapt-a-cap.com/collections/all
I have been thinking about doing something similar myself, but would be making the entire thing myself instead of purchasing it. In any case, I am interested in seeing what you decide to do on this one.
At first, I thought the reading on the "output transformer" was a matter of dirty connection, but as you continued to work with it, and the value of resistance kept changing, well, I agree with you that it is either going to require a rebuild of this one, or a replacement. Not sure I would trust this one with it changing like that.
Blessings to you and your family!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Happy!!!
Thanks Wayne! The adapt-a-cap looks like a good idea, but Im afraid its a little rich for me...lol....I may try to locate a picture of the can and see if I have one....otherwise, mount a couple under the chassis....worked before...I have a replacement output transformer on an old speaker that I can use.....I probably will tear this one apart and see whats inside...lol.....hope you got my holiday email I sent you? Take Care-Larry