Simplex Model PB - Cabinet Restoration | Part 1 of...

Starting the cabinet restoration by stripping the old clear/toner lacquers using lacquer thinner, steel wool and evaluating the necessary repairs that will be required.
In addition, check out my earlier video and others where I introduce the Simplex, model PB mini-cathedral dual-band receiver I acquired about nine years back that's been in storage. The seller at the time told me the radio was from a family in the Charleston, SC area; other than that, I don't have any other information on the history of the receiver with the exception of the Simplex factory was located in Philadelphia, PA then later moved to Sandusky, OH where the company was purchased by Philco and the plant was closed shortly after.
The playlist for the Simplex Model PB restoration:
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[@DERB_Seymour_Indiana]

And the journey begins...

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Yes it does. Hope to finish up on the cabinet over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for watching my friend. Best, Don

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Wow amazing before and after, and that's just stripped! It's going to be gorgeous Don, very nice work!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you Gregg. Hopefully I won’t get it too dark so the grain pops. Best, Don

[@AllAmericanFiveRadio]

It's beautiful Don!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Appreciate it Rick, hopefully it will shine even more once I get the repairs made and new topcoat. All the best. Don

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Overall not sooo bad...easy for me to say. Looks like a nice project. Thanks for sharing.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thanks for watching; yep definitely not too bad of shape considering its age and environment it was exposed to. Best, Don

[@erikdenhouter]

Great work and I love the music and its sound quality 🎶

[@RestoreOldRadios]

I appreciate it. It has much potential once reconditioned. Best, Don

[@truthreigns7]

Very good

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching. Best, Don

[@truthreigns7]

@@RestoreOldRadios You are very welcome. I appreciate you sharing this with everyone

[@hestheMaster]

Great work on the wood cabinet Don. Front bottom ends totally gone so you might need to replace the whole piece across the front. Wood looks nice after stripping. Found out the factory building in Sandusky ,OH is still there but mostly it has been altered and added onto since your radio was built. Was at King and Monroe Sts. in the northwest corner. Later when Philco got a controlling interest in the company they moved into a larger brick building that is now Okamotor Manufacturing LLC. It is at 3130 W. Monroe St. Stay well, Steve

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Yep, definitely need to reinforce that area or rebuild it. The veneer that wraps the cabinet really looks great other than the small hole that needs to be filled. Thanks for watching and reaching out Steve. Hope this finds you doing well. Best, Don