[TechAssist] Re: OLD GE radio, Model L-915W

  • From: Tel-Tek <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 23:17:42 -0400

Not to be flippant..but I would think that these Websites will.
I sent Ken a phone number for a guy that restores these old radios in
Canada..but also warned not to wait too long....
These guys that restore this stuff  for "nostalgia" are starting to go to a
higher place.

-Ed-
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Tel-Tek Electronics
Ontario-Canada   

teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
teltek@xxxxxxxxx   


> From: Phil Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 14:53:00 -0400
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: OLD GE radio, Model L-915W
> 
> Must be down. Got  "This page can not be found"...
> Phil Bade
> 
> Philip Bader
> Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
> 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
> Fax (863) 299-8821
> email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> 
> majorthom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ken been a while
>> Check this one out,It should be in our databanks:
>> http://www.nostalgiaair.com .I  need to upload this------This site is nothing
>> short of amazing.Regards,
>> Pete
>> gulftech@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Friends,
>> 
>> My mother-in-law had this old radio, at least 50 years old. It stands
>> about 40" high. I always admired that radio. I fixed it about 10 years
>> ago, and asked that she run in for at least once a week for an hour or
>> so. Should have saved my breath!
>> 
>> Mom died recently, so the radio is mine. It is a real treasure. I want
>> to do some restoration, but want to keep things as original as possible.
>> The pushbutton switches and all controls are noisy, but I'm sure they can
>> be cleaned up.
>> 
>> The main electrolytic needs replaced. It's a three-section can, 15@400,
>> 15@400, and 10@300. Does someone have one still in good shape? Also, I
>> would appreciate a service manual and (really stretching now) and owner's
>> manual for it.
>> 
>> I gave away my tube tester and all my tubes 15 years ago. I know I can
>> still get them if necessary. The power cord is starting to crack, so I
>> will replace it when I find one that is close in appearance. I have no
>> plans of selling this, but am curious as to what something like this
>> would sell for. To me it is a priceless heirloom. I want to restore it
>> to original condition, but don't want to do anything to detract from its
>> value. The cabinet is beautiful, but some a bit rough from age and the
>> gas heat vent that was nearby. I understand that any refinishing is a
>> no-no. 
>> 
>> Any hints are welcomed.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> 
>> Ken Smith
>> Gulf Technical Services
>> 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
>> Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
>> 850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
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