| Antique and Vintage Radio Restoration
A radio restoration consists of a basic set of
services. Many times, the parts replaced as part of the
restoration will return most antique and vintage radios back to
safe, reliable operation. In order to determine the cost of
your radio restoration, it will be necessary to inspect the chassis
to determine its condition and what parts are required
A typical radio restoration includes:
- Replacement of all paper and electrolytic
capacitors
- For Philco radios that use them, bakelite
condenser blocks are rebuilt
- Replacement of any out-of-tolerance
resistors
- Replacement of the power cord
- Installation of an in-line fuse in the
power line, if one is not already installed
- Testing of all tubes, with replacement of
any bad or marginal tubes
- Light cleaning of the chassis
- Cleaning and lubrication of controls
- Replacement of failing chassis wiring, as
needed
Approximate fees to restore the electronics
of your antique radio:
- Small 4 - 6 tube table radio: $50 to $90,
plus parts
- Mid to large size table radio: $100 to
$200, plus parts
- Zenith Transoceanic: $80 to $175, plus
parts
- Floor model: $200 to $450, plus parts
Please note that these prices are only
approximate. An inspection of your radio will be required to
determine the exact cost. Other services such as chassis
rewiring and speaker reconing, if needed, would be additional.
Contact us for more information
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All radio restorations come
with a 6 month warranty
covering labour and all replaced parts.
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