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Fisherdude · #16 08-07-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffhs

...However, I have never, in 40+ years around radio and electronics, seen a console radio with a tuning dial that small. I would almost be tempted to guess that the radio chassis isn't very large, either.

My thoughts, too. The fact that the three knobs are that close together made me think the chassis is probably quite small.

For a floor stander, it's also a very simple, not at all ornate cabinet.

toxcrusadr · #17 08-11-2008, 10:11 PM

I'm thinking it could be a farm radio, those were usually very simple and inexpensive. Chassis was small because there was no power transformer. A look in the back would tell.

Also, I know a guy in your area (I think) who does great restoration as a cottage business. I could hook you up, if you want.

Aage · #18 08-11-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fisherdude

My thoughts, too. The fact that the three knobs are that close together made me think the chassis is probably quite small.

For a floor stander, it's also a very simple, not at all ornate cabinet.

Some mfgrs used other chassis during the war, notably car radios, or portables... Put a power supply with it, plus a big speaker, and bingo: WHAT war shortage?

similost · #19 08-12-2008, 05:35 AM

Hey Tox.. if you do know someone in my area that could get at least one of my Zenith's up and running, I would appreciate it VERY much..

Fisherdude · #20 08-12-2008, 06:50 AM

Simi, do we have any updates?

similost · #21 08-12-2008, 08:27 AM

Oh.. sorry.. no.. we never made it to that sale. Instead we went to the one I bought all the albums at, and then finished up my RCM...

We both really liked the radio, but after we talked, and since we couldn't put a name to it, and we're running out of floor space, we decided we better not go look..

paulsradios · #22 10-10-2008, 07:17 PM

Hi,

It's a GE. I was given one some time back but it was in real bad shape & I put it by the curb. Cannot remember the model number.

Paul

lha1992 · #23 10-10-2008, 07:30 PM

I was about to say it was a GE to because I saw one for sale a few months back.

Mark W. · #24 10-10-2008, 08:47 PM

My 1936 Silvertone has a large round dial with 5 knobs (but then it is a SW as well)

ablethevoice · #25 10-10-2008, 09:00 PM

I'm no old radio scholar but it looks more like a Wells-Gardner than an RCA. And yes, indeed - whatever it turns out to be it sure is purdy!

similost · #26 10-10-2008, 09:44 PM

No idea what it was.. didn't make it to the sale..