Was wondering where I could get this thing fixed I think it would be cool to have the old tube radio still working. Any idea's? This radio came out of a 50 merc dashboard. It lights up but no sound comes out. I tried to hook up an antenna and still nothing. I think mabe the tubes are bad. Has anyone ever rebuilt one of these?
Use to work on these years ago.Is the ******** buzzing? If not give it a few taps with the handle of a screwdriver to see if it will start up.Make sure the tubes are in the right sockets,tap on them to with a screwdriver handle to see if you get a response also clean the tube sockets with contact cleaner.It looks like a philco but I can't remember for sure.Some of those on off controls gave a lot of trouble.If the tube layout is gone I can probably find one for you,make sure you have the polarity of your power supply hooked up right positive or negative ground etc.
Try Barry Dalton, Grants p*** Oregon. 514 474 2524 Antique Radio Doctor. I dont know if he is still in Business but you can try. Probably have a bad vibirator that usually was the problem with them radios'. Be prepared for big cost.
How long did you keep it on before you gave up? Back in the day I would listen the the tube radio in my dads 55 chevy and it would take awhile for the tube to warm up and start working.
Do a Google search for Vacuum Tubes... there are several places that sell them online and most are cheap. Just replace all of yours and you never know... it might fire up! Here's two: http://www.vacuumtubes.net/ http://thetubestore.com/
If the capacitors aren't bad , they will be. A lot of them were made of paper and wax, and are usually the first thing to go. Look for signs of burning, or melted wax coming out of a thing that looks like a small shotgun shell. There are several. Replacements are ceramic, and a lot smaller.
Thank you for the plug. I am a spe******t in vintage car radios. Let me correct the area code in that number. It should read : 541 474-2524 My email: radiodoc@rvi.net
Let me correct the area code in that number. It should read : 541 474-2524 Antique Radio Doctor Grants P***, OR 97526 My email: radiodoc@rvi.net
They are not that expensive to restore! Get it done right the first time & it will last for years! Antique Radio Doctor Grants P***, OR 97526 Phone: 541 474-2524 My email: radiodoc@rvi.net
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