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

  • From: Phil Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 14:53:00 -0400

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



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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