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Philco 54 - gregb - 05-21-2016

I picked up a nice little model 54 and I was just having a look at it and it is a run 1 radio that has never been touched. It has all of the original engraved base Philco tubes and there is not one single repair anywhere on it. Does anyone need any pictures of a pristine original Philco 54 for reference before I start work on it?

Gregb

RE: Philco 54 - morzh - 05-21-2016

Even if no one right now needs it, makes sense for you to make as many pictures and notes as possible.

I have Kirk's chassis, not sure it is 54, could be 53 or 59, they are all similar.

RE: Philco 54 - gregb - 05-21-2016

Yup, will do Mike. Thought I would offer if anyone was in need.

Gregb

RE: Philco 54 - klondike98 - 05-21-2016

+1 on what mike said. nice clear photos of an original unit are priceless.

RE: Philco 54 - Nathan Slingerland - 05-22-2016

I'd love to see those pictures too - and they would be a great resource for future restorers. The older these radios get the harder it is to find untouched examples.

RE: Philco 54 - gregb - 05-25-2016

As promised here are some pictures of the 54 chassis. Looks untouched to me.
Gregb

RE: Philco 54 - morzh - 05-25-2016

Yep. very clean too!

I have on of those from Kirk. Not sure which 5x it is but very similar. The two big wire resistors are not easy to forget.

I heard they are a b**ch to work on. Too crowded.

RE: Philco 54 - klondike98 - 05-25-2016

Thanks! Thats a nice clean chassis.

RE: Philco 54 - Nathan Slingerland - 05-25-2016

Beautiful - thanks for the pictures!

RE: Philco 54 - Kenneth F. Besso Jr. - 05-25-2016

   IF,,I remember right,,,Ron R. worked on something like this,,,,were he had to change out them coil resistors,,,

RE: Philco 54 - klondike98 - 05-25-2016

I think it was this 53C thread.

RE: Philco 54 - gregb - 05-25-2016

Well the one good thing is I know everything is good because the radio works as is.

Gregb