So what if we got mine to turn on buttttt it liturally won’t play music just makes a buzzing noise and says on

Would you know how to fix a 1953 Pontiac chieftain radio ??

Hello, I’m wondering how you remove the knob for adjusting time so that the lens can be removed from the movement piece.

Very COoL. My first peek at a real vibrator (not counting my GFs:)

I have an adjustable ac to dc adapter and I believe it has 6 volts on it would that work on this radio?

They copy Sammy Kay’s arrangement and it’s fine. Don seems a bit more relaxed here but I prefer Kay’s version that got Don his start as a soloist

Song from the 1950s is still applicable today. Funny how times change change, technology changes, taste changes, yet struggle with love stay the same. Augh

I had an electric wind clock in my 52 Belair, it was a factory option.

I use my Hickok 752 tester much faster for testing multi section tubes

Better than a quartz 🤣

Wow! Your voice sounds so professional. You must be a broadcaster.

Nice record changer

Omg! Get to the point dude

Hey there, I need help with my radio !

hey i got one of these from a 49 pontiac, the light works and the tubes work but theres no sound.

A helpful video; my 49 Chrysler uses that same movement. I found the balance wheel shaft to be very loose, apparently from worn or missing "bearings". It would actually run if carefully held face down. I found a NOS unit on eBay which keeps time nearly perfectly out of the box but I really wanted to make sure and oil it before installation. Now I know what to do, and have a better idea how this unique design works. I also was able to recap the radio & bring it back to life. I like everything to work, and work as designed!

If you put an exacto blade knife down between the spring and the upper pivot you should be able to let a drop of oil run down the side of the blade and take care of that upper Pivot Point

The line test button do you still need that to set line on meter

Are you gonna convert it to 12? I'll just watch all the videos how would you do that? Get a reducer for the main power?

What's your military tester model?

i need a 51 chevy clock repaired are you steel in biz >? my email is [email protected] thanks

Pull it back and the vibrator will slide right in!!!... XD lol

I have the 42-1008 as well. Can i contact you to have mine upgraded too?

The 539 series isn't even worth that much when they where sold new the cost was in the 100's not 1000's. People that are asking over 2000 for a tester should only be for a curve tracer which is best tester for testing tubes under real working environment. A 539 should be around 900$ restored and calibrated. I own a Hickok 752 a very nice tester and very accurate. I payed 750$ US which is proper price. It can test dual sided tubes very fast just press plate 2 button which makes that a + over the 539.

Are you still available for a ‘48 clock repair?

AS A TEEN I WAS NOT ABIG FAN OF DON'S...BUT...THIS AND OTHER VOCALS TAKE ME BACK 60 PLUS YEARS. I RECALL IT LIKE YESTERDAY

Do you know how to fix a 1951 Chevy clock

Every time I latch onto a manual or schematic that is not online I make a copy and upload it to share with the radio community.

Great video! But next time don’t do it around any clocks. It was very annoying to hear the clocks.

Nice job! I'm just starting back on one of these; it's getting a native 12V conversion, a Frankenstein's Monster of sorts, using the power transformer from a later Buick Sonomatic set but retaining this because instead of transformer phase inversion it has active phase inversion like a Fender guitar amp in the preamp. That and Bluetooth because not everyone wants to wait for their favorite song to be played on AM!

Wow thank you so much. I have a deco radio in my 1955 Cadillac. Thanks for the tip as I am attempting to get it working.

Great video, nice equipment. I am working on '59 Ford radios.

my parents lived across the street from don in Livingston Manor NY..he was always cordial and very gracious they have passed but they hold on the memories of him him..

6SQ7 preamp I take it: Is there a 2nd 6SQ7 for phase inversion? I don't see any autoformer like the vintage Buick radios have so I take it it's using a tube like a 2nd 6SQ7.... ...which is better actually.

Cold solder joints: ugh I encountered those.

I used to have a 55 Buick. The radio had the same problem with the push buttons. I decided "nevermind" as ling as the tuning knob still worked. It had a wonderful bass tone - fat - probably enhanced by tube microphonics.

How to get your address to send my 1951 Chevrolet fleetline radio

you mentioned 6v because this is a 6v car or is it a 12v car that regulates the voltage down to 6v?

What the link to your website? I’d like to hire you to restore a radio and clock from a 1952 Chevy. Thank you

I have a pair of these can you tell me how many watts are these amps I think there around 30/50 watts

hi got one of these radios from junk yard years ago and encased it in a long paneled box witih speakers and lights. fun project and used it for years in the house powered by battery charger.

I was only 15 and I loved his songs.

I wonder if you check this, what is your company? I have a 1948 Pontiac clock im looking at getting rebuilt

my grand mother passed and willed the car to me , brother updated voltage by replacing generator and voltage regulator and he never connected the radio he was afraid that it would burn components so i would like to have it checked. where could I send this radio and what would I have to do for it to work properly , I know there is many vintage car owners that would love to know . we have had this car since day one in the family. somebody suggested a 12 volt to 6 volt dingy we would love a reply yours Maurici!!! loved your videos!!!!!!

So amazing his voice

Hello, nice work looks great. I would like to have my 1954 Bel Air clock restored, may have your shop contact details please? Thank you, Maurice

nice video...I also have a mint 538a....and love it

What words and music topped off with a voice that just knocks a person out. Disgusting Rap & Hip Hop, etc just isn't in the same ballpark. Thank God for KZbin keeping these songs alive and well.

You sound like a radio announcer. Was that your radio job?

Nice! I have a model 532 myself.