Bland Operatic Model C Barn Find Radio Restore - 1940 Part 1

[@wayneshirey6999]

That sow's ear is starting to resemble a silk purse. Way to go Dave.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks Wayne 😀

[@SBCBears]

Par for Dave.

[@greggaieck4119]

What a kool bland operatic shortwave radio RECIVER model c a barn fine

[@greggaieck4119]

You do good work on fixing radios

[@bfrieske]

WOW! Hats off to you! I would never have tackled this radio. The old saying " With enough time and money anything can be fixed" you are the King! Well done. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bruce, it was a challenge alright but glad now that I gave it a go 👍🙂

[@Frituurpan974]

Hi. For the speaker you can repair it. You take a coffe filter and glue for wood. The next stap is cut the right size of the coffe filter. Make it about 7 millimeter bigger than the hole. Than you smear the edge of the filter in with glue. And fit it on de speaker. Now it works fine again. I 'm looking out for part 2 of this radio.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Kas, thank you for your help. I have repaired speakers before but I have a new cone for this one. The speaker in the video is for another radio, I have a replacement speaker for this radio 🙂

[@johnwelch557]

Sir David. I bow in your presence from Arizona! Knowledge, experience and true grit are rare. You have it all! 'Can hardly wait for part II. I salute!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John in Arizona, thank you. Part two is on it's way 🙂

[@dmitriarkhangelski6023]

Wow, a new episode of Dave's radio adventures! This evening is gonna be awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Dmitri, I hope you enjoy it 🙂

[@steveg7493]

Beautiful work Dave. You should date and initial the chassis for the next restorer :)

[@DavidTipton101]

I'll see how it looks when I finish before I put my name on it 😄 thanks Steve

[@iantyler4045]

Stunning transformation. Everything about that chassis now sparkles. It needs a transparent back on the case so it can be admired. Can't wait to see you work your magic on the cabinet.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian, cabinet next week 🙂

[@slainesmith]

David Tipton reveals his years of Hollywood film editing skills. Light under a Bushel there David 😁 not sure the editing suit is up to your standards 😎. In case this misconstrued, splendid job with both the Radio and the editor. He who hasn't made a mistake hasn't done anything.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Chris, the editor is way ahead of me. I agree with your last statement 👍😄

[@slainesmith]

@@DavidTipton101 Hi David, oh! I think not, considering it's new to you it warented a positive comment at the least. I have been giving some thought to various subjects on a fairly wide range of subjects for YT. But as yet, being a Photographer of stars... the cosmic type, and not a videographer I have been slightly daunted by the tech side of of Video (my last effort was a wedding, nice shots, not so nice editing) however, your obvious nack for mixing it up does show and is an inspiration for us lesser celluloid slashers. On a similar note, I am very impressed with the singular way you deal with what most would consider only fit for parts or scrap. Anyway blathered enough. Looking forward to a part 2 on the 'cabinet'. If past history is re-created it should be an interesting job.🤪 By the way do I detect a past history in the Aircraft industry? Best wishes Chris J

[@DavidTipton101]

@@slainesmith Thanks for the encouragement with the editing. It is a long road to learn new software especially editing software. I switched to DaVinci Resolve, it's very good and the basic programme is free and more than capable. There are bags of how-to videos so help is readily available. I started this video/radio hobby near 3 years ago and my first videos were woeful but you get better, well hopefully. I did dabble in RPT aircraft for 43 years as an engineer with Qantas, a few others have picked up on it in the past, not sure how 😀

[@slainesmith]

@@DavidTipton101 Good Morning David. Thanks for the tips I will be looking into the Software. As you may have noticed I am in the UK and off to work in a moment. On the subject of Aircraft precognition I was in Military and RPT for about 20 years and had the pleasure of stripping and rebuilding Engines and controls on a Quantas 747 (with others) in the early 90's. So I would think the old adage 'Takes one to know one' applies. I guess that's where my 'interest' in Electronics must come from 🤔 Anyway I presume you must be in bed at this time so I'll get off to work and leave you in peace. Once again thanks for you splendid channel and looking forwards to the next installment. Best wishes Chris

[@DavidTipton101]

@@slainesmith Actually it was early afternoon when you sent the reply. Qantas liked to send some of it's overflow maintenance overseas, usually a bit cheaper too. Thanks Chris, cheers 🙂

[@geoffquickfall]

Finally, another Tipton original and as far from a “Bland” restoration as possible ;-) cheers! Geoff

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha.. thanks Geoff 😀

[@ahtaimo]

I really enjoy your tear down and reconstruction montages David. Especially your excellent, slightly odd music choices. This week we had the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Radio Repairmen"! Thank you!

[@DavidTipton101]

Fixing the radio is easy, fixing the cabinet is easy, picking music that is acceptable to at least 20% of viewers is the hard part 😄 Thanks Ahtaimo.

[@JWimpy]

Outstanding restoration work. I am impressed as always.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Johnny 😀

[@berniestep]

Absolutely outstanding work David, and very colourful - that radio is now far from Bland

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you berniestep. Unfortunate name for a radio company 😄

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

@@DavidTipton101 But perfect for a new line of black & white television 📺 sets.

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

@@DavidTipton101 Australia definitely looks like it had its own line up of brand names, being far enough from other regions to be distinct. Today we have global brands and nobody thinks twice. There's your local color. Was there ever such a thing as a Wallaby Radio Corp.? That's what a fellow from the USA might expect to see, based on American trends in branding. In actual Australia, entrepreneurs were making personal names for themselves. You could have branded that Tune Master with Tipton Radio Company.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 There were over 200 radio manufactures at one time in Oz. Wallaby radio inc has a ring to it 😄

[@stevensansone7502]

And THAT'S my Saturday morning sorted. Coffee... made. Garden... watered. Garage... swept. Sit and watch Mr. Tipton... aah. Don't know why I loved the dial solution so much, but I did. Old one kacked beyond revival. Just print a new one. Great pre-meal appetizer. If you can fix that mess, I can fix lunch. Excellent work, sir, as always!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Steven, good to get the chores out of the way. The dial looks good but it has a shortcoming which I attempt to address in part 2. Enjoy your lunch 😀

[@johnblystone8781]

I especially liked the dial and chassis. You are giving the radio a new lease on life and the owner sentimental memories! Looking forward to part 2. John

[@DavidTipton101]

The dial came up very well, I was happy with it. Thanks John 🙂

[@hestheMaster]

It's far from "bland" now that you have restored the chassis. A great job so far David! Love the "magical" music while you work on putting things back together. Steve

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Steve, thank you. It's hard to get suitable music so thank you 👍🙂

[@greengrayradio1394]

Wow, David! You completely transformed this barn find wreck to a "like new" radio chassis! I hope the owner appreciates all the work you have put into it. Looking forward to the cabinet part :)

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks greengrayradio, so do I. Part 2 tomorrow 🙂

[@kennethgibbons2487]

Great job David - you turned a horrible rusted and woebegone chassis into an outstanding piece. I knew that once you started it would result in something outstanding. Loved every minute of it especially the way you don't ever try to cover up mistakes. Anyway I am not long home from a week in hospital and finding this project was a great boost. Looking forward to the next part.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Kenneth. I'm glad I gave you something to do while you recuperate. I hope all is well and you are back to full health quickly 🙂

[@reginaldlawrence412]

WOW most people would have junk that radio but you saved it. Great video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Reginald, so would I but maybe it was worth preserving in the end 🙂

[@johnhargrave1016]

A very satisfying result from Part I. Enjoyed every moment!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John, thank you 😀 Edit I posted the wrong reply, fixed now 🙄

[@jeffm8122]

My first reaction would have been, "I'm having a bonfire tonight, let's put it on that". Once again your skills combined with "let's have a crack at it" attitude have won out. Don't beat yourself up too much about putting a wire or two in the wrong place, we've all done it. Outstanding result, all shiny and new again. Regards, Jeff.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jeff, a bonfire would have been too good for it but it was ok in the end 👍

[@catey62]

David, after seeing some of your more challenging projects, and watching this one now, I'm quite positive that I could send you a single valve, cracked and with its numbers rubbed off...and in a short time you would be revealing a fully restored radio in perfect working condition, in its correct cabinet chassis etc after you have done your research. I admire your patience, persistence, and dedication to bringing these beautiful old creations back from the dead for people to enjoy them for many years to come. kudos to you for the wonderful work you do. please dont stop...its an inspiration I'm sure to many of your viewers out there.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks catey62, you are very kind. I have nothing more to add, thank you 🙂

[@catey62]

@@DavidTipton101 Your'e welcome.

[@ervwatson4988]

If you ever get a challange you do not accept please show it because I cannot imagine one much worse than this. Really fun to watch, especially when you trace out those wiring errors that happen to everyone. Great job.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Erv, after this it would have to be pretty bad to reject anything bar being delivered in an orange crate 🙂

[@rossthompson1635]

Dave, this was an absolute pleasure to watch. Not only the electronic and mechanical work, but I have to keep reminding myself not to take for granted the excellent camera work and editing. Loved the dial glass solution too. Thank you for a highly entertaining and engaging hour of viewing.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Ross, I'm glad you enjoyed it, cheers 😀

[@chrishansen724]

I'm just dazzled by your determination to get that radio working. And getting the dial plate scanned and bright (except for NSW!) was genius. I presume part II is getting that sorry cabinet in order. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, Haha... you noticed NSW was missing, you will be happy to know that NSW is now in it's rightful place. My wife noticed a few days ago. The case is finished and will be out this Friday 🙂

[@alpcns]

Stunning. Incredible. This is no longer radio adventures but more like radio archeology. The state of that thing! Very, very few people have the patience of a Saint and the delicacy of a surgeon combined with amazing restoration skills. This, I feel, may be among Dave's finest hour. Good old Winnie would state that seldom in the field of human radio broadcasting had so many enjoyed so much from so few tubes.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... you people are killing me with your puns, that's a good one (wiping laugh tears from eyes) , thanks alpcns 😂😂😂

[@franklincoello8606]

I was going to watch only a few minutes but ended UP watching the whole hour, thanks Dave cant wait for part 2, Great job as usual

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Franklin, thanks, I'm glad you found it entertaining 👍😀

[@bobpotter4017]

Wow Dave. Another heroic exercise. I certainly hope the lady appreciates what goes into that. The quality of your editing and production is excellent as always.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bob, I hope so too. The editing takes longer than the radio these days 😄

[@sonnylou8087]

What an excellent restoration, thank you for sharing.👍😃

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Sonny 🙂

[@madd20]

I imagine that in the 1940s such a radio receiver was for the owner just like today some 65 "TV for young people. I'm glad you came back David, I missed your movies on Friday :)

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Simon. You bet, as a child we only had radio and we would sit around listening to it after tea (dinner), good memories and not a reality show to be heard 😄

[@madd20]

@@DavidTipton101 David you mentioned that you changed your video editing software - what do you use now?

[@DavidTipton101]

@@madd20 I switched to DaVinci resolve version 17, I'm still getting head around it but getting there slowly.

[@Rene_Voortwist]

I thought that was ready for the bin, but you restored that to perfection. It’s as good as new. Or maybe better then when it was new.. 😊 Great work Dave!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Rene 😀

[@orionwarren4244]

Smashing job on that radio, David! The family will enjoy that heirloom for generations to come!

[@DavidTipton101]

I hope so Orion, thank you 🙂

[@jamesbruno5896]

Who said you can't put lipstick on a pig? That was the most amazing transformation David! Hope the owner appreciates your amazing talent!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks James. I hope they like it too, the brief was "it would be nice if the radio worked" I may have gone a step further than that 😮

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Thank God! I have been watching people fix 8 track tape players to get my radio repair habit fed...so happy to see you back!

[@DavidTipton101]

Oh dear, that is scraping the bottom of the barrel 😄 Thanks Greg.

[@zs1dfr]

I was speechless by half time, and you just carried on doing a perfect job! I don't think there's anything you can't do, David. By the end of next week's follow-up, I will probably have stopped breathing!

[@DavidTipton101]

Oh dear, don't do that David, it will affect my subscriber count 😄 thanks David

[@martinoakley6651]

Greetings from England. More superb restoration work Dave. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this resto. I do smile when you comment on your wiring mistakes. I do the same thing and curse (and take a coffee in to!) Keep up the good work!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Martin, a couple of coffees needed for this one 🙂 A bit more care would have eliminated most of the mistakes but that would be no fun. Cheers 😀

[@philpartin8618]

Fantastic job Dave. It's always a pleasure watching you work. I really like the fact that you show us your mistakes. It makes you honest that way. Well done sir.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Phil. Yeah, gotta own up to it I guess, it's all good fun 😉

[@zorka4098]

Once again, my friend, you have shown that you are not only a magician with electricity, but also one of restoring rust buckets. When I was much younger, I inherited a 1953 Mercury (here in America) which was essentially an interior sitting on a frame of rust. People who wanted to sit in the back had to be careful they didn't put their foot through the floorboard. If I still had it, I suspect you could have done wonders with it! ;-> Looking forward to part two!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks zorka4098. A friend had a late 40s GM Holden sedan back in the 70s, you could see the road though the floor while driving, nice in summer but not so much in winter. Part 2 on Friday 🙂

[@sincerelyyours7538]

Dang, Dave, that was magical! You took a radio that looked like it was preserved in cow manure and made it look "Bland" new again! I will remember that amazing yet simple dial glass restoration technique now that I know it can be done. Really looking forward to the cabinet restoration now!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank Sincerely Yours. Cabinet coming up next week 👍😀

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

We enjoyed that Dave! You got a really nice finish with that hammer tone paint! Both the green and the blue look perfect for vintage jobs! Looking forward to the next episode! 😁

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, thank you. There is not a lot of choice in hammer paint, green is non existent. I was lucky that a paint shop near us had stashed away some old cans of the colours I needed, I picked up a few other colours as well 😀

[@Ange1166]

great job on the dial always look forward to your restorations

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Angelo 😀

[@waynio67]

Wow just wow, you’ve got the resurrection skills of shango and the attention to detail of dr Carlson with the style of M Caldera, amazing work again Dave 👍👍💪💪

[@DavidTipton101]

Mmm... I should change my name to Manuel Shagson 🤔 Thank you waynio67 👍🙂

[@briansimonds]

Lol small rust problem, love how after a very reluctant start you warm to the task ahead. I guess like a lot of us it's the getting started part which is the hardest part.

[@DavidTipton101]

Yes, agree, sometimes it's hard to get started. Thanks Brian 🙂

[@andrewcottrill3248]

Always enjoy the restorations Dave and watching the transformation in this episode was a joy - can't wait for part 2. All the best...

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Andrew 👍🙂

[@andrewcottrill3248]

Hi Dave... Just a quick question (hope you don't mind). Have you ever come across any Wega radios. I managed to get hold of one in pretty good condition & restored the internals. Don't have enough test equipment to do a proper alignment, but it does seem to work well. The only issue I've had is finding decent technical information. Manged to find a poor quality circuit diagram but that's it. Don't know if I can attach a link, but here goes - my actual radio is on this site if interested... Best wishes & kind regards... www.radiomuseum-bocket.de/wiki/index.php?title=Wega_321

[@DavidTipton101]

I thought I answered this a week ago, it must have not saved, it does that sometimes. I think I said I couldn't find anything on your radio but suggested you look at Manuel Caldeira's channel, he does a lot of European radios and he did an alignment on a Wega a while ago. Alignments are pretty standard but if it's working I wouldn't worry about it. kzbin.info/door/1czABA87SroDeBAqsk1TDAvideos

[@andrewcottrill3248]

@@DavidTipton101 Hi David... My fault entirety, I posted it twice by mistake. Anyway, many thanks for the reply & best wishes...

[@ianharrison8366]

Outstanding as always. The quality you achieve is amazing I love watching what you do. Can't wait for part 2. Thanks from me here in the UK.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian in the UK. Part 2 next week 😀

[@ShannonFerguson]

Wow! That radio looked like a wreck. The rust removal and painting made it look fantastic.

[@DavidTipton101]

It was a wreck Shannon but it polished up pretty good 🙂

[@thome1547]

Hi Dave, another masterpiece, dismantled and resurrected from the Aussie rust hell. Great job so far, looking forward to part 2. Greetings from Germany.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi ThoMe in Germany. Rust hell is right, scrubbed up surprisingly well though, thanks 😀

[@waynethompson8416]

Dave! Great to see another video from you! I will allow that as you said, you occasionally make a mistake or two, but there is a multitude of people that are firmly convinced that you are a worker of miracles...and I am one of them! It will be interesting to see how you handle the rest of the work on this one. I was thinking that you would make a wooden enclosure attached to the bottom of the existing case to house the speaker...a separate speaker enclosure will work of course, but I like a single-piece idea more. Thank you so very much for bringing joy and excitement to my morning. My day will be better now.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Wayne. thanks, glad you enjoyed it. The mistakes weren't too bad and I found them quickly but most were avoidable. I am about to start on the speaker, I hadn't considered an extension to sit the radio on, I'll add it to the list of options, thanks 😀

[@cogidubnus1953]

Thoroughly enjoyed this and am very much looking forward to Part 2...thanks very much for sharing it with us!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks you cogidubnus1953. my pleasure 🙂

[@DerekHerbst747]

I really like the turnaround you've given this old radio. I'm sure your customer is going to be over the moon with the finished product. Well done Dave!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Derek. I'm not entirely sure what they wanted, I hope they like it 🙂

[@DerekHerbst747]

@@DavidTipton101 they're going to love it.

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

Doesn't know the meaning of, "No I can't do it !" "Kirk to engineering !" "Scotty here !" "Not you, where's Dave ?"

[@1974UTuber]

100% Spot on. Scotty: I canny give er any more captain. Dave: Hand me a screwdriver and I'll just tweak the plasma output nozzles

[@DavidTipton101]

Hahahaha... that made me laugh out loud Ellesmere and my wife too. Thanks 😂😂😂

[@DavidTipton101]

Those nozzles are always giving trouble 🙄😄

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@DavidTipton101 Your brain has turned to jelly with your galactic travels, they are called Plasma Injectors. But at least I know you will have checked the Plasma relays. Was it you that was responsible for the line in the song Star Trekin'. "Always going forward cause we cannot find reverse" did you wire it wrong? ???? :-D lol

[@DavidTipton101]

@@BoB4jjjjs Oh... sorry I thought we were talking about the model 667G not the new 668G with the Plasma injectors. They never did find reverse 😉

[@jamesgibson5606]

It is fascinating to watch your video David, it's nice to know you are saving these radios and making them useful once more. Keep up the good work.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jim 😀

[@steelcity321pb6]

Hi Dave, What a sin and a shame! I’ve never been able to understand why some people do bizarre things to beautiful old equipment. That radio must have looked very impressive before someone decided to apply a saw to its cabinet. As you indicate, what is left of its cabinet is pretty much neither here nor there! Having worked your skills upon the radio, it now looks as good as it sounds - and I will add, “I wouldn’t expect anything less from you my friend.” For what it is worth Dave, in this instance I’d have have been happy restoring the radio, but as for the cabinet I definitely would have presented the owner with the names of a couple of suggested professional cabinet makers. As with all your videos, this too was an absolute pleasure to watch. All the best from Phil.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phil. I guess it was replaced with a newer model... "why not put it in the milking shed" they say, "I'll have to cut in half first" 🤦‍♂️ Yes the cabinet will be a challenge and not because of it's condition but how do you make it look anything like a radio? Anyway, time will tell. Thanks Phil, all the best 🙂

[@LarryDeSilva64]

That one was a real bugger for sure David. You do amazing troubleshooting work and have way more patience than I do. Thanks for sharing your hard work.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks LUCKYLARRY 😀

[@mushroombeast5092]

Great restoration job, junk to treasure. I can't wait to see your solution for the cabinet (what's left of it), and speaker. That Lost punishment just reminded me I taped Lost episodes on VHS, and never did watch them all. I never labeled the tapes, so now I don't remember which is 1st, 2nd, etc.

[@highpath4776]

I found some Lost DVDs , but not all of them, so I suppose the others are Lost, in Trashcan

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks MushroomBeast. It doesn't matter in which order you watch the Lost tapes, it makes about the same amount of sense 🙄😄

[@mellewallen4832]

Great job ! Love the video . You brought it back from dead and better than it was new ! Amazing

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Mel 😀

[@briangoldberg4439]

Great video Dave! It fun to see a "lost cause" get a second chance. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the cabinet.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Brian, stay tuned 😀

[@rondeldebbio9219]

Awesome stuff and skill. Best I've seen. You are a magician of radio restoration.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Ron 😀

[@tarstarkusz]

I like how you temper expectations with "well, i doubt I can do anything, really" and "well, I'll see what I can do. But I don't know, it's pretty beat" Then you show it in an hour and it's looking like new. My father was the master at that. He was an electrical engineer who designed, installed and serviced industrial machinery and equipment. He would say "it's gonna take a week to fix" and the like before he went and repaired it in like an hour or 2. Made it look like he was going the extra mile. In the end, I think it will look better than new.

[@DavidTipton101]

It's true tarstarkusz, I was hesitant at first but after chipping away at it it started coming together better than I thought. Your Dad was right, it's better to lower expectations and come good in the end than the other way round 😄👍🙂

[@philliplynch5943]

Hi From Cairns. Nice resurrection so far David, Now for the cabinet. Your right "Lost" is real punishment LOL

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phillip in sunny Cairns, thank you. Yes, I may have been a bit harsh on myself there 😄

[@Rev22-21]

Hello from Texas. It's nice to see something like this cleaned up and restored. I can appreciate your attention to detail especially after seeing how bad a shape this one was in. I'm just finishing up a 1937 model RCA 812K that looked very similar; as in it'd been left for dead, was used as a cat scratching post (literally speaker and all), had cat food & hair all over it, was completely covered in dirt and.... left out in the rain no less. But all in all the price of $25.00 U.S. was right. Now....about a year later it's almost done. Sorry about being long winded here... just nice to reflect now and then. Great video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi My KZbin, don't bother about being long winded, I enjoy other peoples radio adventures. Your radio sounds like it was in much worse than mine. I looked up your RCA 812K, very nice radio with electric tuning I think, quite an achievement restoring that one. Thanks for dropping by and all the best in Texas

[@Rev22-21]

@@DavidTipton101For me it's about the history.......Indeed it has "electric" and "remote" tuning, 12 tubes and a 6f6 push pull output....and a "magic eye" too. I may piece together a start to finish slide show / video and post it later, if I do I'll let you know. Closing: It belonged to a small town banker originally in Hamilton, Texas. And though it isn't about the money.....Originally the RCA 812K retailed for about $120.0 US back in the day, that'd be around $2264.00 in today's equivalent. 💰 Just sayin....

[@DavidTipton101]

@@Rev22-21 I would very much like to see your radio slide show or whatever it ends up as. $120 in 1937 would have put it out of the reach of most I would think. Good luck with the restoration.

[@johnsampson1096]

Another masterpiece, Dave! I've never had a hint you could be nervous tackling anything challenging. You always make things seem so elementary! Thanks !

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John. I might be like a duck, all calm on the top, but underneath... 😄

[@batman387]

Wow, great video Dave. I learned a lot. Love these old radios. They are a handful sometimes, but worth it. Take Care 😀

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you batman387. They are a great fun and keep the brain ticking over. Take care also 🙂

[@Digital-Dan]

It's all astounding, but the treatment of the dial is spectacular. Thanks for the pointers to Inkscape, etc., but your artistry is also responsible for the great outcome.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Digital Dan. Inkscape is pretty good and it's free, there are plenty of instructional videos as well 😀

[@100uno100]

Excelente trabajo!!!. De una basura encontrada se convierte una radio nueva.

[@DavidTipton101]

Jaja gracias 100uno100 👍😀

[@demus8757]

Great to see you did the repairs on this one, even though at first it looked as if you wouldn't. Amazing how it changed, especially by the rust removal and the painting of the frame. Wonderful video again, thanks.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you De Mus. I was amazed as how well the frame looked after I painted it, the whole chassis looks superb 🙂

[@eddyaudio]

Full Marks David for perseverance with old 1940 radio I would have probably given up with all problems you stuck but not you David a excellent refurbishment,Regards Ian.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Ian, Thanks. I was close to giving up but persevered, worth it in the end 🙂

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Oh my God..! How the hell does someone take that piece of junk and put it back to near new again..! Just amazed with your workmanship and technical knowledge...Thanks for sharing, what a treat to follow the repair..Fab video, and thanks for sharing David..Just love your videos...Ed..uk..😀

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Ed in the UK. I'm glad you enjoyed it, normally I wouldn't have done something this far gone but it means something to someone so why not give it a go, Thanks Ed 🙂

[@edwardhannigan6324]

@@DavidTipton101Fabulous is all I can say..!

[@a587g]

Beautiful dial, and a great job recreating it! Interesting it's a 1940 model, that tube lineup is very much what was popular in 1936-38 in the states, along with that style multicolored airplane dial. The shape of the dial reminds me of what Emerson was doing on their 1937 radios, though they used a gold background. Can't wait for part 2!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks a587g, the dial looks great, I was very happy with it. Pretty standard tube line-up except the 6F6, would expect a 6V6 by then 🙂

[@Dutchamp]

This is a mountain of work David. Nice tube bented on its last lag 😆 I bet you do magic on the radio. You nailed it what a nice radio it is now.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Martin, thank you. It's starting to shape up as being worth keeping now that I have started the cabinet 🙂

[@Dutchamp]

@@DavidTipton101 cool will watch the next part as soon as you add it. I appiciate how you try to finf all kinds of solutions mechanical or electrical. With nice compromises

[@johnfinn1570]

Not bad for something you were not interested in. As always, an amazing bit of effort and ingenuity.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks John 😀

[@trevorspice2122]

Another great video Dave, you certainly like punishment 🤣 its just amazing how deep you go to restore a master piece. Thank you, stay safe 💥💥💥👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Trevor, I don't know why I do it to myself, why can't I potter around the garden like any normal retiree 🙄

[@BoB4jjjjs]

It doesn't even look like the same inside to the radio! :-) I was surprised when you said "I don't want to do it" or words to that effect. I thought you wouldn't want to wait to get stuck in. It doesn't even look the same, it is like new. You are a absolute genius David. I also realise you are not an Alien and are Human, you proved it by making a couple of mistakes. Understandable on something like that. I can't wait to see what you are going to do to that cabinet 8-( it has seen better days. But I have seen you restore worse, maybe not, but close. That dial looks good. Cabinet needs a plinth and maybe stubby thick round tapered legs, just so it looks like something that is meant to be, not something someone has cut down. However, I know it is going to look 100% better whatever you do. :-)) Staples office supplies is Staples in the UK also. (If that is the firm you referred to).

[@DavidTipton101]

"I don't want to do it" is pretty much what I said, I may have said it more than once 😄 Yes a few too many mistakes in this one but that's OK, part of the process I guess. I hadn't considered stubby legs, thanks (spoiler, it hasn't got them but it might have been an idea). It looks like Staples is in the UK and the US. Thanks Bob 😀

[@DIlic-iz9tx]

_Perfect, better than when it was new. Bravo David._

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you D. Ilic 😀

[@erikdenhouter]

Again a lovely story with a happy end, or at least half of it for now. You may want to add one or two fresh printed scales sealed in the bottom of the radio for future use ? In the open light it will start to fade in 5 - 10 years. Your future self will thank you for it ✨

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Erik, I printed spares of the scale so I will put them with the radio, good idea 👍🙂

[@RoughJustice2k18]

Well Dave I gotta say, with our current lock-down, a brand new radio repair/restore video from you makes life more bearable. Always a treat to see you work your magic with these. Cheers from Adelaide!

[@DavidTipton101]

Glad to help out RoughJustice 2k18. It seems half the country is in lockdown, we haven't yet but it's on the cards. Thank you and stay safe 🙂

[@RoughJustice2k18]

@@DavidTipton101 Right now we are at Level 5 (Stay at Home) restrictions. It sucks. However, it is refreshing to see these videos - and if there's a part 2 of this one, I will be sure to watch :)

[@DavidTipton101]

@@RoughJustice2k18 Hang in there, part two will be out Friday 🙂

[@jonka1]

Another lovely journey with you and that dial is stunning. When I do this I make lots of drawings by hand with notations on the wires such as " thick red to junction of 33k and pin3 of I F. It takes time but I find it better in the long run and I make less mistakes.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi jonka, where's your sense of adventure?😄 You are right, I use the video I take if I cannot work out where something goes but in this case I had marked a lot of it except the band switch because it was obvious 😏 I did work it out in the end and it only set me back an hour or so, I will make more notes next time 👍😀

[@johncengia]

Top class stuff, Dave. Mistakes can happen with the best of care, even though you wonder how it happens. When it's all up & running though it's just magic. An amateur radio friend of mine made the same mistake --- the same mistake --- 3 times. Hanging out for the next video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you John, I try and limit my repeat mistakes to two if possible 😀 Next video coming up.

[@chrisclark6192]

Hi David. The first impression I got was that it wasn't going to be worth the effort. But if anybody could make this great again its you, so it's in good hands. Anyone can make mistakes, but it takes a man to admit to it. The chassis looks really nice now. The dial glass is an excellent improvement. Again superb work, and can't wait to see the finished results. As always another enjoyable video. Cheers Chris.

[@DavidTipton101]

I shared the same impression Chris and said so the the owners but they were pretty keen to get it fixed up so I felt I had to do it for them. As it turned out I'm pretty happy with the result and part two is when I tackle the cabinet, that is a bigger job. Thanks Chris 🙂

[@craignehring]

Hard to believe if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. Wonderful work my friend.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Craig 😀

[@ERICtheLATE]

The underbelly fire speaker placement style was genious. No burlap mesh to rot or get bumped and direct impact to the paper maché cone, and reflects highs, and poofs the bass out, bankshot transducing the floor.

[@DavidTipton101]

Sorry, I don't get what you are saying but Thanks ERICtheLATE 🙂

[@ERICtheLATE]

@@DavidTipton101 Lol, great job on the rebuild. I do the opposite...no restoration, hollow it out, unless there is a clock, and put in a Bluetooth reciever, so it can play tunes and be a phone, but looks like it was down with the Titanic for a few decades. That radio works fine. It is under Q'ed so when there is no station it is quiet, and when one is there it is crisp. Nobody would have dealt with it if it was over sensitive ham radio, blasting static and lightening from states away, it works like a squelch between steady carriers. Could be super lazy and just set an Alexa right in it.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@ERICtheLATE Good point ERICtheLATE, I don't know if it has AGC or not, I didn't look. I'll have a look if I get the chance 👍🙂

[@shopwornbear1171]

Mr. Tipton. As usual; your attention to detail, steely determination and damned near unholy dedication focused towards whatever project you put your butt in front of colours this Canuck amazed. I learn so damned much watching your videos, I just thought it's time for me to just say thanks. Jeeze Louise; when I saw the print had come off the glass, I wondered how in the hang you were going to get that problem solved. As usual; you rose to the occasion, and McGyver'd a brilliant solution. I cannot wait to see how you manage that cabinet and speaker. If your Bakelite adventures are any indication; I'm probably going to be watching something really cool emerge from the mess that is this bland radio. Keep 'em comin' eh! With thanks, Dave.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Shopworn Bear, thank you for leaving a comment. The cabinet video is out on Friday (local) I hope you like the way it turns out. Cheers 😉

[@otekrec]

I was afraid at first you wouldn’t fix it like you did, but you did, but you did. And I thank you! 😁

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ola, I did think of not fixing it but I told the owners I would try and very glad I did 🙂

[@otekrec]

@@DavidTipton101 it just seemed that initially, you would simply repair the worst of it and send it on its way, and honestly, that would have made it a lot less interesting to me. But then you started applying your skills and your determination in the usual fashion. And that’s really where it’s at! 😀 Btw spot the R&B lyric in the first post. 😁

[@DavidTipton101]

@@otekrec Haha... If I did a patch job my reputation would be shot 😄 The ZZ Top reference went over my head, it stuck out but I missed, old age 🙄

[@otekrec]

@@DavidTipton101 ZZ Top 🤣

[@1974UTuber]

Ahhhh Dave you didn't disappoint mate. A sentimental keepsake- CHECK Basket case of a radio - CHECK Full restore of chassis - CHECK Shiny aluminium cans - CHECK A touch of human error - CHECK ASMR Alignment noise - CHECK Working well at the end - CHECK A BTTF Video Reference - CHECK Excited to see you polish the rest of that turd up and see your speaker mounting solution and how you finish off that short cabinet. Your a bit of a softy Dave. You started off with a no can do and it looks fantastic so far.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... that's quite a list 1974Utuber 😂 You had me going with BTTF, I wondered what the Belgian Tenpin Bowling Federation had to do with it but realised it was Back to the Future. I admit I was not to fussed about doing this one but I couldn't say no, they are nice people. As you will see in part 2 the result is quite rewarding 👍😉

[@1974UTuber]

@@DavidTipton101 You already made the thing look a million dollars. I think that's why so many of us love your work, no half ass quick fixes. Just real solid workmanship and great information

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks 1974UTuber. I wrote Belgian Tenpin Bowling Federation for BTTF, see how rattled I am 😄

[@1974UTuber]

@@DavidTipton101 I am willing to bet somewhere in the USA there is a Big Ted's Tyre Factory that wishes people would associate BTTF with his business

[@DavidTipton101]

@@1974UTuber Haha 😄

[@mattvoce1091]

Excellent production quality Dave and a great radio restoration as well

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Matt 😀

[@mohinderkaur6671]

Great work brining this back to life!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you mohinder kaur 😀

[@murrij]

Thank you for not editing out the oopsies Dave. There's a heck of a lot of learning happening on my end as you point those out.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks murrij, if I left out the mistakes it would be a very short video 😉🙂

[@terryblackman6217]

Absolute joy to watch. So looking forward to seeing next week's instalment. It's a👍from me.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Terry 😀

[@horatiohornblower868]

Let it be known to the world: Dave Tipton works miracles.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Horatio, this was just the impossible, miracles take way longer 😉

[@matsb6463]

Fantastic job again, well done👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Mats B

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Dave such an amazing transformation! I love doing the awful ones because the results are so dramatic! As always you do such IMPECCABLE work. So detailed. The chassis looks amazing, and the dial art is just as impressive! Yes you had a few hiccups along the way, but your troubleshooting skills are second to none. What an enjoyable video. I can't wait to see the cabinet and speaker transformation!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Gregg, thank you. Absolutely correct, the only way with this radio is UP. It's frustrating making mistakes but it was to be expected and I found them pretty quickly so it adds to the adventure 🙄 The cabinet is a bigger challenge, even if it can be brought back it may not look any good being only half of it's former self. Thanks Gregg, take care 🙂

[@jonathanandrew4322]

Blimey, that one certainly gave you the run around. But in the end you got it working well and it looked great, can't wait for the second part.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Jonathan 🙂

[@wouldchuck3619]

No job too big for David!! Just awesome work!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Would Chuck 😀

[@Shutterdial]

Gorgeous chassis ! You can often save a 6b6 or 6q7 tube by resoldering the grid cap. Just hold the solder iron to the cap and re-use the old solder ! Heat till it bubbles.

[@Shutterdial]

I meant to say that noisy tube was caused by the bad solder joint and is c'mon issue on ancient pre-amp tubes.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank Kevin, thanks for the tip, I'll try it on the 6B6 and see if it helps 👍🙂

[@johnburns6422]

What a result from a Rust Bucket to a Shining Star get a Glass cabinet for it and lets enjoy the transformation , Brilliant job ☘☘☘☘☘.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John 👍😊

[@amaraltimimi4106]

nice work dive 👍really thank you so much for your amazing video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Amar and thank you for watching 😀

[@charlessueskun405]

Exceptional repair of this radio. I really like to watch the videos. greetings friend..

[@DavidTipton101]

Greetings Charles, thank you 🙂

[@Plons0Nard]

Hi Dave, I am halfway through the video, and WOW, You brave man ! Great choice of music 👍 Looking forward to part 2 Cheers Nard

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Nard, brave is one word 😄 thanks mate 👍🙂

[@Plons0Nard]

@@DavidTipton101 Yet it describes it all. I would have stepped away from this "challenge". You are one tough cookie 😊👍🤝🇳🇱

[@stephengorin3059]

Ahhhh And another friday night fix of watching on of your videos, the job you do certainly can bring the dead back to life. looking forward to the next installment. If you have the room in the cabinet to mount a speaker why not see if if you can mount one on the side of what is left of the cabinet. Love your work keep it going.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Stephen, I have considered a number of options including mounting it in the side, I'll have to see which will work the best 🙂

[@wrex7044]

A beautiful work of art ! It sounds good too!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you W Rex 👍🙂

[@HiTadpole]

Fantastic job on the chassis, it looks AWESOME! There is transparency decal paper for inkjet printers to make clear water transferrable decals, maybe that would work for the dial. However the colors tend to come out lighter than expected. Just a thought but you probably already knew all that. Looking forward to part deux!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Our American Vintage. Yes I have experimented with transfer paper and as you say it is too light. It may be good if a professional printer could do it though, something I will have to investigate 🙂