The Silvertone 6407/8/9 odd dial

[jr_tech]

I pulled the chassis and examined the dial cover... I am convinced that it is homemade, BUT there is a feature moulded into the bakelite that seems to be designed to hold a dial cover... a little channel at the top and sides of the opening. Perhaps there may have been one there originally.
I ended up sticking a little red tape over the inside of the oval hole... looks pretty decent as a pilot light.

jr

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by jr_tech

I pulled the chassis and examined the dial cover... I am convinced that it is homemade, BUT there is a feature moulded into the bakelite that seems to be designed to hold a dial cover... a little channel at the top and sides of the opening. Perhaps there may have been one there originally.
I ended up sticking a little red tape over the inside of the oval hole... looks pretty decent as a pilot light.

jr

Thanks for doing that Jr! It solved the mystery. Likely the glue that held the little cover dried and the dial cover often fell off.
Good idea with the dial lamp!
I wonder if you could answer one more question on this set. I removed the two chassis screws and the third on speaker was not even in place. To my surprise the chassis would not even slightly budge! Is it in a tight slot of some kind and tough to remove?
Thanks very much.

[jr_tech]

Yes, I had to pry a bit on both sides below the two screws to get it started, then it slid out fairly easily.

jr

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by jr_tech

Yes, I had to pry a bit on both sides below the two screws to get it started, then it slid out fairly easily.

jr

You've been a great help Jr. Thank you. I will likely try to put a dial cover on mine at some point - Joe

[decojoe67]

You inspired me to go ahead and install the dial lens Jr. It has to be a very small strip because the pushbuttons need to clear when you install the chassis. I like the set better with some reflection on the dial. It really cheapens a radio when the dial lens is missing. I took another photo and you can see a little reflection of the cover. I also turned the lights down and only then you can see the soft glow of the dial lamp.