Re: 1939 Super Eight Radio Question.
Posted by HH56 On 2016/11/7 16:56:52
I can't help you on where to send the radio since Harold Rushing retired. Wade in Australia comes to mind but hopefully someone a bit closer comes along. All the works are in the large box. The control head just turns that on and via the shafts changes volume or stations. I believe on that model pushbuttons control an electric motor in the box which changes the tuner to the presets. IIRC, the preset adjustments are behind that rectangular door. I believe there is sequence and they have to be adjusted in a certain way.
As to removing the plastic dash piece, I can't help you there either but If you are trying to remove the control head only I do not believe it is necessary to remove the plastic. I believe the head is held by a couple of gland nuts behind the knobs. There might also be a strap or brace at the back of the head attaching to something on the firewall or dash proper.
Here is a photo of a bare control head plus a page showing the assy that Jerry at Yesterdays Radio published in his catalog. Jerry has retired so AFAIK, none of the parts are still available but the illustration might give you an idea how to approach the removal.
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As to removing the plastic dash piece, I can't help you there either but If you are trying to remove the control head only I do not believe it is necessary to remove the plastic. I believe the head is held by a couple of gland nuts behind the knobs. There might also be a strap or brace at the back of the head attaching to something on the firewall or dash proper.
Here is a photo of a bare control head plus a page showing the assy that Jerry at Yesterdays Radio published in his catalog. Jerry has retired so AFAIK, none of the parts are still available but the illustration might give you an idea how to approach the removal.
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