| ross49 | -- 11-23-2020 @ 2:43 PM |
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I'm looking to have someone restore a 1947 Ford Detrola 6 volt radio for my 47 Ford. Just want it restored to working AM condition, no conversions. Do any members have experience with a good radio shop?
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 11-23-2020 @ 2:52 PM |
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Radio did you hook it up to elect and see if it works, if you want to test it, you can hook it up and see what tubes light up, and which ones does not, and also if it hums, if not' I also found most of the time the vibrator goes bad, this is the large metal can, and there are modern replacements hope this helps, 37Ragtopman just make sure you have it grounded and antenna and a speaker, try a few different speakers,
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| 1940 Tom | -- 11-24-2020 @ 7:21 AM |
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Ross-- Classic Auto Electric advertises in V8 Times. They are located in Kansas. (620) 241-6927. www.classicautoelectric.com. I had my 40 radio restored by Bob's Radio and TV. They are in Southern California. Phone # (805) 489-8200. www.bobsradio.com. The work was done some years ago (good job!), but you might email or call them to discuss your specific radio problem and be sure they are still around. 37RagtopMan's direction is right on. Try that first, and then check out the restoration shops. I'm sure my fellow Club members will give you additional suggestions on restoration shops. Good luck. Tom
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| TomO | -- 11-24-2020 @ 8:06 AM |
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The guy that I use for my radios is Ralph the Radio Guy Email: rc70@comcast.net Phone: 630-855-5292 Located in Bartlett, IL. He does great work and is quick and reasonable. Old radios have the paper capacitors that have degraded and reduce the quality of sound and the range of stations that you can receive. Ralph will replace them with mylar capacitors and the vibrator with a solid state one if needed. The mylar capacitors will last many more years and bring the range of stations and quality of sound back to original. Tom
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| bo8109b | -- 11-24-2020 @ 8:08 AM |
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Ralph the Radio Guy in Bartlett, Il. is top notch and reasonable. 773-814-5094 rc70@comcast.net
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| Ketronj281989 | -- 11-29-2020 @ 11:49 AM |
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Ross, I run my own radio restoration shop if interested in a quote? I specialize in 1920-1950's tube radio sets. No conversions here, I restore radio's back to originality/their factory spec's. I perform full radio tube services as well as utilize specialized calibration equipment to align and calibrate restored circuits to original specs post restoration. All radio tubes are tested on my laboratory grade equipment. I have my own 6 volt power supply as well, just would need the radio unit and speaker to perform services. 13 years specialization, servicing all tube circuits. Please fee free to contact me if interested in a quote or service: Ketrons Radio Service "Quality Seen & Heard" Lexington KY Cell:513-312-4414 Email: Trainmaster227@gmail.com Jon Ketron 1936 Ford V8 Standard Tudor Touring Sedan This message was edited by Ketronj281989 on 11-29-20 @ 11:52 AM
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