1936 Philco 630B Vintage Radio Cabinet Restoration (Part 9 of 9). The end.

This 1936 Philco 630B restoration project is now completed. It's not perfect, but I did my best. I thank everyone for kindly following along.

[@THOMMGB]

Hey John, I am so pleased I found your You Tube videos. The best part is that I can refer to them as I go along with my own restoration. You've shown how a badly packed, broken up radio could be repaired and made to look like new again. You've taught us to look beyond the ratty cabinet and rusty chassis to see a diamond in the rough and what's possible with patient and persistent work. Those of us who made the journey now realize the possibilities that others may ignore. All the best, Tom

[@rkruetzfeldt]

You have taught alot of us tons of info, but the most important lesson for me was ....Patience. It will serve me well. Great series John.

[@barryg41]

I actually like the battle scar looking glass as is. I also appreciate the way you explain how and why you use certain products to finish a cabinet. Great job Mr. John!

[@RedDodge1968]

John, your cabinet looks great, you did a fantastic job blending in all those broken areas and damage, it really came out nice. Will look forward to your next project.

[@joernone]

Hello there. It's good of you to drop in...and I much appreciate the good comment. I had never heard of a PT-6, so I did a quick Google. Nice-looking unit. I'm sure you'll do well with the restoration. I'm also very glad to hear you'll be using a voltmeter and ammeter when powering up your radios. Those little jewels are extemely important. So many times I read where someone completed a repair only to have things fry again. Good luck. Regards, John

[@K7SJA]

Beautiful job. . . This was a GREAT series - I learned a TON. I think I'm going to look for an (easy) restoration project, you've inspired me to MOVE on something. Thank you.

[@echo9era]

You have prepared an excellent series on radio restoration in the Philco 630 B series. Thanks for the information.

[@ncautoman57]

Great job on this radio..Considering what you started with it turned out great! Thanks for sharing your build with us. Take care.

[@tommybewick]

WSM was the perfect ending, Looks and sounds just great! I really like the original appearing dark colors, and it was great to see how you achieved that with the lacquer etc... Thanks for taking me along. This series has started me in restoration and I thank you for introducing me to this great hobby. Tom B.

[@joernone]

Thank you, sir. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the series. It was a long sucker. Never forget that this radio restoration jazz is merely a hobby...nothing more. And hobbies are meant to be fun. Thus, one should never experience an ounce of frustration. Take care, Regards, John

[@wolfhawg]

Hi John Great job. Sure came out fine. Thanks for the series of restoration videos. Wish we had a radio station that played music. 73s

[@BretFrohwein]

John: I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your restoration of the Zenith and the Philco. A great big thank you for boosting my confidence on tackling a restoration. I'm diving in to a PT-6 Restoration as soon as I can complete my bench. While waiting for my last piece of equipment (an RF generator) I've completed the cabinet restoration. with your tips, I think it may look better than when it was new. I even bought a wooden box from Hobby Lobby for my Volt/Ammeters. :)

[@scabbard56]

Nice job on that abused old cabinet, John! Very nice restoration and repair. Especially impressed with the repair of the front of the cabinet where the speaker tore away.

[@joernone]

Thanks, my friend. I should have never had to make that grill work repair. A totally stupid seller caused all that extra work. Fortunately, it turned out ok...not great, but ok. I play that radio almost every day.Regards,John

[@k5cxo]

Great finish John, Enjoyed the rebuild of the Philco over the past few months. 73's Jim

[@chairuser4]

Bravo nice job,saved history and now have a very enjoyable radio,looks great,i really learned on this one,and proves no matter how bad a set is you can save it.

[@ces4399]

I’m “late to the party” by almost a decade. Still a great video. Great job and 73.

[@Ragitysdad]

Very Very Very nice John and thank you so much. Terry

[@willbdiggin3967]

Another great series is over, i'm glad your going to keep this one for yourself. always checking for the next video.

[@Waye57]

Great job john, It sure came a long way from what it was! Its great that another Philco is giving a second chance..

[@Zone1242]

Wonderful stuff John, I thoroughly enjoyed following along. From now on I'll be making my own felt washers for behind the knobs - like all great ideas, obvious once you know! Cheers, (another) John

[@Davidjb37721]

thank you for kelp me with these radios.thank you john for help me the ar3.there were a hole under the cabinet for the band spead .

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

BRAVO!!!! she turned out beautiful.thats one sweet philco right there.nice job sir. much respect,david KB3YJO

[@MrHarveyluke]

Another superb job, John. Look quite different from when you took the pieces out of the shipping box! 73, Harvey, KM4JA

[@viking90706]

John, what your doing is truly appreciated by us collectors, I'm learning lots, from your experience. I hope to try some of these techniques on an Emerson S2102 AM/FM phono radio. Keep you posted. Take Care and Thanks Again V

[@joernone]

Thanks much, my friend. I'm glad the vids have helped. .The key to antique radio repair and/or restoration is the excercise of unending patience. Never, ever get in a hurry. Steady as she goes, matey. Good luck with your Emerson. Regards, John.

[@msyvrud]

Thankyou very much!!!! I am now going to restore my Philco 42-340.

[@skycarl]

Bravo John,,,, Well done sir.

[@joernone]

Thank you, my friend. This series seems to have helped a pile of folks, as someone contacts me about it nearly every day. I'm just glad folks liked it. I appreciate your visit. Stop in anytime. Regards, John

[@johnmoyer2849]

After polishing the cans and shields they look so nice.Did hallicraferters sx111 a few years back.Good job

[@joernone]

John, Thanks, my friend. I still have the radio. It sits right behind me and it still plays perfectly. But what a mess it was in the beginning, eh? Such is the fun of radio restoration. I appreciate you dropping by. Regards, John

[@johnmcdonald6660]

Great series on the 36 Philco. It was interesting all the way to the end when you fired it up and played "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain." Fine way to close. Thanks.

[@joernone]

Thank you, John. It's very much appreciated. And I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the series, as it's my favorite wooden radio. Regards, John

[@maynardcat]

Turned out very nice, I'm always impressed with the way you make the chassis look like new. Can hardly wait for the TV project. Jackie Gleason is on MeTV, along with other vintage TV programs. Sunday night I'm always up til 3"AM watching Route 66, one of my old favorites, and never miss those 30 minute Gunsmoke series on every afternoon.

[@GeoN0JRJ]

Real nice job John. Your videos just keep gettin' better all the time!

[@nuccore]

Wonderful job, John! You are a true Craftsman! I really enjoyed this restoration series. Frank Neal, Buffalo, NY

[@siriustraveler7083]

Very nice restoration

[@TheCrazzyToobinator]

wouw! That is the cleanest restoration job I have ever seen! I learned some good tips from this, I wish I had enough patience and time to do that good of a job, I just refinished a Philco 38-C4 radio, considering it is the first floor model I have redone I think it turned out ok, and a number of people have said it looks nice but your work looks so much nicer ^_^

[@joernone]

Thank you. It's much appreciated. The ole Philco still plays well. It was good of you to stop in. Regards, John

[@djr4413]

This is awesome, I keep watching this over and over to motivate me while I work on my radio projects! Great pointers, and new ideas all the time!!! Yours look tip top!

[@martyjames6204]

just watched all 9 videos in the series - very informative and fun to watch

[@brianwilson9828]

Hello John, enjoyed the series and appreciate the effort of sharing! Refinishing is a huge effort in and of it's self and you videotaped, and narrated your progress and we got to be entertained and educated by your effort, thank you. I'm a trying to restore a 1933 Silvertone 57DM 1711 Worlds Fair set, the cabinet is solid but the finish was ruined, I just finished using Formby's re-finisher to strip the remains of the old finish and have discovered that this set has three different colors of wood...It looks like walnut, cherry or mahogany and another type....(I don't know wood types). There are a few little "chips" in the veneer and repairing the veneer is what brought me to your series...I watched all nine! B.W.

[@joernone]

Thank you very much, my friend. It was good to have you here. This was a very long restoration series, but folks didn't want it to end. :-) Like yourself, I'm glad they all enjoyed it. Feel free to visit again. Regards, John

[@joernone]

Barry, Thank you, my friend. I'm glad the info helps. You just have to take your time. Regards, John

[@wynder15]

Thanks for this series John. I've just begun with this hobby, having picked up an RCA 811K and Philco 40-180 floor consoles. This is exactly the kind of DIY series I needed to gain confidence to do this restoration myself. I think I'm going to start with the Philco, as its cabinet has more "character" than the RCA. The RCA I may simply cap and clean and leave as-is. It is in real good shape. Thanks again John. What's for dinner??

[@jesse2375]

Happy new year john to you and your family!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jericho297]

A wonderful radio.

[@cadillacpeet]

GREAT JOB !!!

[@roscoefoofoo]

GREAT job and explanations. Thanks!

[@HobokenHam]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@THOMMGB]

Hey John, There's a fellow named "SmoothOscillator" on the Antique Radio Forum selling in the Radio Classified section, some metal tags, and glass dials. One Philco dial may have the piece of glass you need. The dial looks similar, but is not exact to what you have. The glass may be exactly what you need. Take some measurements to be sure. Cost is $12.00 plus shipping. Tom

[@joernone]

You're very welcome, my friend. I'm very happy you liked them. No doubt the future will bring additional repair/restoration videos...plus videos covering anything elseI find of interest. :-) Regards, John

[@joernone]

Thank you, my friend. Considering what we had in the beginning, I'm very happy with the way it is now. It sits on my workbench and still sounds great. I appreciate you stopping by. Regards, John

[@Kalkaekie]

Awsome, awsome job !!

[@jimc52]

Thank you...watched ervery last one.

[@joernone]

Hey there...was that the Crosley 666 that just sold on ebay? If so, I'd been watching to see what it would go for. The winner jumped in at the last minute and wiped out the bidding field with a single blast. :-) I'm very glad you like my vids. It's much appreciated. Be sure to keep us informed of your restoration progress. Regards, John

[@joernone]

Tell ya what...strip only the top and start again. Afterwards, if the stain still looks good, give the top a coat of the Minwax Pre-Stain Treatment I've used in my vids. If you've already done the pre-stain treatment thing, then skip that step. Then buy a couple cans of Watco brand clear gloss lacquer and re-spray only the top to see what happens. If you can get the top to shine...the rest of the radio will follow suit. Best I can do. Good luck, my friend. Regards, John.

[@georgechambless2719]

This was a very scary radio to me as a 3 year old. My Aunt Betsy had one. The cabinet seemed hunched up compared to the Grandma's cathedral. But the worst part was the dial. It looked like it was daring me to touch it, so it could bite my finger off. It was hard to stop looking at.

[@L0WRYDER]

John you did a realy good job on the Philco but to put hear to the test a hot summer nite with a ball game and on the deck with wifey dont for get the cold ice tea

[@LCPederson]

Beautiful!

[@joernone]

Thanks, Tom, but unfortunately no cigar. That glass has no opening at the top for the shadow meter. Regards, John

[@joernone]

Thank you, my friend. I sorta specialize in trying to restore super-ratty, chicken coop radios. So far I've been lucky in that all projects have been successful. But it's not necessary to go to the same extreme as I do. It's just a matter of personal choice. Thanks for popping in. It was greatly appreciated. Regards, John

[@Kalkaekie]

Awsome !!

[@hi11arygoddamc1itton6]

Wow!

[@KK4CNM]

You should create a Playlist for these, 1 through 9

[@joernone]

Filming, editing and uploading the videos, plus responding to the comments, takes up more than enough of my time. Someone else will have to make a playlist. Regards, John

[@ubioubiestveritas]

There is now a playlist on my channel under "Old Radio".

[@FelixTheHouseFreak]

Anyone know the names of the two songs in the end? The one on WSM and the outro song.

[@waynethompson8416]

There is no reason and / or way you would do this at this stage, but just a thought for future reference, if it appeals to you, I think the screw heads would have been more stunning if they had been painted gold, brass, or copper. Isn't it great that we can all agree to disagree? Anyway, keep up the good work and again, thanks for the Johnny Dollar bit, I love Your's Truly Johnny Dollar!

[@joernone]

Wayne, Sorry...I'm not a fan of agreeing to disagree. Regards, John

[@joernone]

Hello there. It's good of you to drop in. It's been a while, but I think I got the Philco decals from Radiodaze dot (com)com. Look under Reproduction Graphics...Decals...all three pages of them. Regards, John

[@hi11arygoddamc1itton6]

they could not run the Jackie Gleason show now, because it's not politically correct with him always telling Alice one of these days pow!