Re: Radio restoration services

Posted by 32model901 On 2011/6/10 20:07:08

Tom,

Unless you have a basic understanding of electronics my suggestion would be to find a repair shop that specializes in tube radios.

If you want to learn how to do it yourself, and have a source for most of the parts you'll need to repair the radio, visit:http://www.tubesandmore.com/

They have some good books on radio repair and restoration from beginners to experts. BTW they also carry a solid state version of the original mechanical reed type vibrator found in most cars of this era.

The solid state version generates no RF static that you may hear on the car radio. If you decide to do it yourself I'd suggest getting:

Practical Radio Repair
by Ray Bintliff

An excellent guide on radio repair, containing practical information on how to repair and restore vacuum tube radios and related electronic devices. Covers tools and test equipment, working safely, troubleshooting methods, making repairs, good workmanship practices with over 270 illustrations and tables.

138 pages, spiral bound, 0.75 lbs, 8.5" x 11"

If you need some sources for sending it out for repair:http://www.oldradiodoc.com/http://www.redwoodradio.com/car_radio_repair.htmhttp://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antique_Radio/Repair_and_Restoration/http://www.antiqueradios.com/resources/Repair_and_Restoration/

This is one carries schematics for old car radios, a must have if you're going to tackle the work yourself:http://www.justradios.com/oldcarschematics.html

Regards,

Dave