Philco Tube Radio
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 Antique Philco Model 90 Cathedral Radio Excellent Original Example $212.50 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 47m |
 Philco model 38 7 radio chassis $30.00 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 45m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 OLD 1937 PHILCO 37 600 TUBE RADIO $19.99 Time Remaining: 14h 2m |
 1931 Philco Heterodyne 9 AM radio console $108.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 11m |
 Philco eleven inch speaker from a model 18 radio $14.99 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 1939 PHILCO Baby Grand Cabinet $26.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 54m |
 NICE OLD 1940S PHILCO TUBE TWO TONE WOOD AM POLICE RADIO RECAPPED WORKS GOOD $61.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 18m |
 NICE OLD 1930S PHILCO TUBE WOOD TOMBSTONE AM RADIO POLISHED RECAPPED WORKS GOOD $68.00 (26 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 33m |
 Philco Console Tube Radio Model 38 4 Nice Beautiful Wood Frame $124.99 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 11m Buy It Now for only: $124.99 |
 Vintage 1948 Philco 48 1253 Old 5 Tube Radio Phono Wood 78 rpm Record Changer NR $10.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 52m |
 Philco Bullet Model 610 Fully Restored with iPod Input Jack $199.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9h 49m |
 PHILCO MODEL 46 1203 ART DECO AM RADIO TURNTABLE WOOD CASE LABELS ON INSIDE $60.00 Time Remaining: 4h 27m |
 Radio Grill Cloth Pattern 7 Perfect for PHILCO GE + $9.99 Time Remaining: 6h 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 ELECTRICALLY RESTORED 46 PHILCO 46 350 ROLLTOP WOOD TUBE RADIO ORIGINAL FINISH $87.97 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 3m |
 Philco Transitone Model 42 PT7 Working Looks Great $12.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 58m |
 Philco model 40 195 ten tube radio chassis $10.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 52m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 RARE PHILCO RADIO BAR Model 507 37 610 with Full Set of Original Glasses $1,009.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 11m |
 Philco Model Baby Grand Radio Still attempting id $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 10h 5m |
 Antique Philco 37 84 Cathedral Tube RadioRare Transitional Code 1211936 $61.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 21m |
 Vintage PHILCO TUBE RADIO RECORD PLAYER WOOD CONSOLE CABINET Phono Local Pickup $295.00 Time Remaining: 20d 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 |
 VINTAGE PHILCO MODEL 40 180 CONSOLE TUBE RADIO NON WORKING $75.00 Time Remaining: 8h 5m |
 Vintage Philco Model 18B Superheterodyne radio antique 1933 cathedral $93.30 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 48m |
 PHILCO TRANSITONE OLD TUBE TYPE RADIO $11.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 56m |
 PHILCO model 38 4 VINTAGE TUBE FLOOR RADIO 1937 1938 $109.95 Time Remaining: 19d 10h 43m Buy It Now for only: $109.95 |
 Philco Aerial 1937 in original box $49.99 Time Remaining: 15h 51m |
 Old Philco Wood Tube Radio $11.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 46m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 Philco model 42 327 AS IS Non Working $35.00 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 32m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 VINTAGE PHILCO GRANDFATHER CLOCK RADIO TUBE TYPE $249.00 Time Remaining: 2h 46m Buy It Now for only: $299.99 |
 Antique Vintage Philco Tube Radio Cathedral As Found Parts Restoration $65.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 12m |
 Philco 16B Cathedral Radio Cabinet $199.00 Time Remaining: 11h 32m |
 HARD TO FIND INFORMATION ON ALIGNING PHILCO TUBE RADIOS $8.99 Time Remaining: 13d 16h 43m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 RARE PHILCO TRANSITONE AM TUBE RADIO CLOCK LAMP ALL WORKING NO RES $51.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 42m |
 Deco Philco 38 10 Bullet Radio $59.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 46m |
 Philco Tombstone Radio Model 610 $55.00 Time Remaining: 23h 51m |
 Philco Model 70 Catherdral Super Heterodyne AM Tube Radio 1930s Great Condition $349.99 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 13m Buy It Now for only: $349.99 |
 Stylish Philco 48 206 Faux Leather Radio $24.99 Time Remaining: 13h 54m |
 ANTIQUE PHILCO MODEL 89 89B BABY GRAND WOOD TUBE CATHEDRAL RADIO 1933 $275.00 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 56m |
 1947 Philco Tube Radio Model 47 1230 AM FM Shortwave Phonograph Art Deco Cabinet $149.95 Time Remaining: 14d 12h 4m Buy It Now for only: $149.95 |
 1935 Philco 640B Shouldered Tombstone Radio Working Condition $150.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 54m |
 PHILCO 9090A CHASSIS $19.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 46m |
 GIANT LOT OLD RADIO TV KNOBS BAKELITE OTHERS ANTIQUE RCA PHILCO GE ZENITH $58.00 Time Remaining: 11h 10m |
 Beautiful 1929 Philco Model 87 Floor Radio $316.00 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $316.00 |
 Vintage PHILCO Tube Table Top Radio Model 48 482LKCheap Buy it Now $99.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 9m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 ANTIQUE PHILCO TRANSITONE TUBE RADIO 53 560 $49.99 Time Remaining: 14h 56m |
 Phat Philco mid century model 46 131 $24.99 Time Remaining: 13h 6m |
 ANTIQUE VTG OLD CA 1940s PHILCO 46 200 TRANSITONE BAKELITE TUBE RADIO $34.25 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $34.25 |
 Window Display Philco Radios 1930s Reprint Old Photo $14.66 Time Remaining: 10h 23m |
 1947 PHILCO RADIO PHONOGRAPH OWNERS MANUAL FLOOR MODEL 47 1227 $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 59m |
 HANDSOME VINTAGE PHILCO CONSOLE RADIO PHONOGRAPH WITH EXTRA CHASSIS $50.00 Time Remaining: 5h 20m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 VINTAGE PHILCO TUBE MODEL 90 SUPERHETERODYNE RADIO $575.00 Time Remaining: 8h 44m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 Philco 1942 Model 42 340 Shortwave AM $35.00 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 43m |
 Vintage Philco Tube Radio in Light Wood Cabinet $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 28m |
 1930s Philco Tube Cathedral Radio VERY NICE Restored Cabinet $199.99 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 7m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 OLD PHILCO TUBE RADIO MODEL 42 842 LEATHER WOOD CASE Radio Plays $25.00 Time Remaining: 9h 23m |
 Philco Tube Radio Model 42 321 1940s Wood Case For Parts or Restoration $8.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 13h 51m |
 1932 PHILCO MODEL 80 COLONIAL MANTLE CLOCK RADIO $355.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 12m |
 1930s Philco Radio $100.00 Time Remaining: 23d 14h 32m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 VINTAGE PHILCO CATHEDRAL MODEL 37 93 RESTORED AND WORKING MUST SEE $230.00 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 55m |
 Philco $25.00 Time Remaining: 13h 3m |
 Antique Philco Transitone PT 28 Midget Tube RadioSwirled Bakelite1939 1940 $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 7m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 Philco model 77 radio chassis $15.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 58m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Vacuum Tube Radio Knobs Set of 3 Philco Brown Bakelite Vintage Antique $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 4m |
 Philco Model 70 Superheterodyne Baby Grand Radio Antique Radio $299.99 Time Remaining: 14h 31m Buy It Now for only: $369.99 |
 Philco Radio Alignment Servicing Information CD $6.99 Time Remaining: 18d 8h 49m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Antique 1938 Philco 38 8 Stand Up World Radio in Solid Wood Cabinet $129.99 Time Remaining: 14h 33m |
 VINTAGE 1940S ERA WOOD CASE PHILCO TRANSITONE RADIO PT 6 TUBES $9.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 14m |
 Antique Vintage Philco Tube Radio Model 20 $65.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 3m |
 Vintage PHILCO console tube RADIO All Wood Floor Model Needs Restoration $100.00 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 2m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 1932 Philco Cathedral Radio Table Model 52 RARE $119.95 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 33m |
 VINTAGE PHILCO CONSOLE TUBE RADIO PHONOGRAPH RETRO WOOD CABINET 1947 $100.00 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 36m |
 Antique Philco Transitone 42 PT95 5 Tube Table RadioWood Wooden Cabinet1942 $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 22m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 Vintage Art Deco Philco Tube Radio Model TH 4 Parts Set Transitone AM Table 1939 $40.00 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 8m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Vacuum Tube Radio Knobs Set of 4 Philco Black Bakelite Vintage Antique $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 13m |
 Antique Philco 37 60 tube radio Cathedral $99.00 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 17m |
 VINTAGE RADIO PHILCO RESTORATION DECALS $15.99 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 58m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Antique 1948 Philco Model 48 461 Tube Radio Working Condition $50.00 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 3m |
 1931 Philco 90 Working Chassis for Cathedral Radio With Tubes and Original Knobs $23.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 7d 15h 46m |
 philco 70 philco 90 cabinet $45.00 Time Remaining: 6d 44m |
 Philco 91 90 89 84 80 71 70 66 60 37 84 37 60 Tube Radio Label Sets $14.95 Time Remaining: 17d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 1940S PHILCO AM TUBE RADIO MODEL 46 ANTIQUE PERSONAL TABLE RECEIVER $34.99 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 25m |
 Early Philco Radio Model D 655 121 That Works $49.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 20m |
 VINTAGE PHILCO CHASSIS TYPE 89 $90.00 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 20m |
 SHIPPING AVAILABLE 1946 Philco Phonograph Tube Radio Model 46 1209 Shortwave AM $199.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 Rare1950s Wood Philco Television Set Style Combination Radio Clock No reserve $7.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 4m |
 2 1933 Vintage Radio Ads Majest Smart Set Philco Lazy X $7.50 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 5m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
How do I restore/refinish my vintage Philco rube radio?
I have a vintage Philco tube radio, model number 38-9 from the 1930's. It's in good shape, it turns on but only hums. The outside does need to be refinished though, it has a ring on it from a drink being set on it, and is extremely worn around all the edges. The knobs and dile are fine, but the cloth covering the speaker is worn and could be replaced. How should a refinish it without destroying it's value? Do I just sand it with a fine grit sandpaper and re-stain it? Any experts out there?
The biggest problem with these classic radio's is that the cabinets are made from vernier woods, very thin wood covering a basic wood chassis. Too much sanding and you grind through the wood. Washing the wood will result in the vernier peeling off. Try using gojo hand cleaner without abrasive to remove the dirt, then sand lightly to get the wood looking good. Minwax is a good finish and comes in a variety of colors.
AS to the internals, find a local radio/TV shop with a old technician that like to work on these things. Many of the Components are no longer available and could be dangerous. For instance, some models use selenium rectifiers that are hazardous. many of the wires are cloth covered and over time the cloth and rubber parts have deteriorated to the point where they are not safe to use. Many have no polarity plugs and can make the chassis HOT if not connected correctly. The speaker grill covering is still available. The tuner strings are simply cotton waxed strings and can be replaced with heavy cotton thread. Some of the knobs and trim are actually bakelite, clean them with toothpaste, spray with clear finish and handle gently, they are not available any more.
Good luck
