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Posted By Discussion Topic: '35 Phaeton Radio -- page: 1 2 3 4     foto1man 08-04-2011 @ 6:17 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 49 Joined: Jul 2011 Quick story first... When I first got my car eleven years ago, I was told the radio worked. Well the day my car arrived, I was in the garage in awe of all its beauty. I finally got around to the radio, turned it on, the lights lit up but no sound. Well to say the least I was very disappointed and then turned the silent radio off. The next day at work I called the seller and angrily stated, I thought you said the radio worked and then he said, Did you let it warm up. I said, oops, TUBES!! Then I was in awe again, I thought of all the announcements, music, news that has been heard through this radio. Wow!... Well, my radio has ceased to function. Yes, I let it warm up. Anyone know where to start? Any web sites to look at? Thanks for your help MG 08-04-2011 @ 6:24 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1301 Joined: Nov 2009 Check for power to the radio. Look for an inline fuse holder and if there is one, open it up and check the fuse. Make sure the antenna lead did not come loose from the radio chassis. foto1man 08-04-2011 @ 6:29 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 49 Joined: Jul 2011 When I turn the radio on the radio lights up. foto1man 08-04-2011 @ 6:30 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 49 Joined: Jul 2011 Thanks MG This message was edited by foto1man on 8-4-11 @ 6:31 PM MG 08-04-2011 @ 7:53 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1301 Joined: Nov 2009 When you say the radio lights up, are you referring to the radiohead/dial or can you see the tubes light up in the chassis? I think the radio dial lights from a different circuit than the radio itself. This message was edited by MG on 8-4-11 @ 9:27 PM flatheadfan 08-05-2011 @ 1:48 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 450 Joined: Oct 2009 Does it hum? If not, it probably is the vibrator that is bad (common problem). If this is the case go for a solid-state replacement which costs about $35. It is a simple job to replace and will last vertually forever! Tom foto1man 08-05-2011 @ 4:38 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 49 Joined: Jul 2011 Thanks everyone, When I turn the radio on the dial lights up. I don't know if the tubes light up. The is no hum, static or any sounds at all. Tom, You mentioned the vibrator and a solid-state replacement. Where would I buy one? flatheadfan 08-05-2011 @ 6:25 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 450 Joined: Oct 2009 foto1man- Try this site for a solid-state vibrator: http://www.radiodaze.com/auto-radios.htm Tom 37RAGTOPMAN 08-05-2011 @ 2:05 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1992 Joined: Oct 2009 I would pull the cover off the radio box, turn on the radio,[ make sure the battery is at full charge,] see what tubes light up and which do not. a simple remove and reinstall might get it to work,[ tarnished connections ] its beed sitting idle for many years, I do not think any electrial item would work,sitting that long, also tap on the vibrator ,I did this on 51 FORD to get it to play,this was in the 1960's this might get it to hum. removing and reinstalling the antenna connection might also help with pulling stations in, Hope this helps , 36RAGTOPMAN supereal 08-05-2011 @ 2:39 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 Look to see if the filaments in the tubes light up. Most of these old radios used a series string, sort of like the old xmas tree lights that went off if one bulb burned out. If they are lit, then the vibrator is likely the problem. It is used to generate the high voltage necessary for the tubes to work. Tubes are very hard to find now, and expensive if you do. I had the radio in my '47 converted to an AM/FM receiver. It looks the same, but works like a modern radio. Try this site: www.turnswitch.com I spent a lot of time fixing these old radios, and I recommend having them converted. The FM band is static free, and doesn't have all those rightwing loons barking their baloney.

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