New toy

[PaulOF]

New project just arrived in the mail. Its going to take me a while to get to it, but meanwhile, I'd like to ask if any of you know anything about it.

It's a nice Crosley (do you get the idea that I like Crosleys?) Wood cased table radio for AC or battery operation.

The case is in really nice original condition, and all in all I find it quite handsome.

Chassis marked 58, bottom of the case is marked


Grabbed a Riders page from nostalgiaair for Crosley models 62-fa and 62-fb and chassis 58, which looks exactly right as far as it goes and should be enough to get it running. But I can't find anything on the web about model 62-fc, nor any pictures of fa or fb for that matter. I'd be curious if anyone knows anything about this series. Also if anyone has any other technical material beyond the Rider's schematic I have.

The back needs a little repair.


and has this label, which says something about the evolution of product liability.


A quick peek inside - I haven't pulled the chassis out yet, but I already see some of the dreaded rubber insulation.


It's missing the 117Z6, one of the grid caps on the 1A7 is loose, and a cap can has been removed at some time. Dial needs restringing. The tube lineup is 1A7, 1H5, 1N5, 1N5, 1T5, 117Z6. Looks like it should be straightforward to get it working when I can get around to it.

Paul