Jeff Moreland's Attic

Airline 35BR-1542A
Made for Montgomery Wards by Belmont radio, this Airline has a built-in Bluetooth receiver connected through the phonograph input. The chassis was restored by replacing the selenium rectifier with a diode, all wax and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet has been polished back to its original satin sheen. Larger for a Bakelite radio. 16"W x 10"H x 10"D. $150.00. (1550204)

Emerson 336 (1940)
1940 Emerson with a seldom seen Plaskon cabinet. Most of these models were in brown Bakelite. The chassis has all new capacitors, checked resistors and tubes, new dial lamp and peaked alignment. Great player with internal loop antenna, plus a lead for adding an external antenna. 11"W x 7"H x 6"D. $195.00. (1550078)

Farnsworth ET-065 (1946)
This 1946 Farnsworth has a restored six-tube chassis and repainted cabinet. All wax and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. Originally painted white, the Bakelite cabinet now has an automotive quality black urethane paint. Internal loop antenna for local stations. 12"W x 8"H x 6"D. $175.00. (1550164)

Garod 6A-2 (1947)
The "moderne" styling and gloss finish of this 1947 Garod make it stand out. The six-tube chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked, and alignment peaked. A high gloss lacquer was used in the cabinet restoration. Plays like new with an internal loop antenna. 13"W x 8"H x 7"D. $195.00. (1550103)

General Electric 512F (1951)
Wake up in style with this 1951 G.E. clock radio. The five-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, the tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. Clock runs quietly and keeps accurate time. 11"W x 6"H x 6"D. $99.00. (1550195)

Grundig Majestic 80U (1955)
AM-FM Grundig made for the US market in 1955. The three-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, resistors were checked and alignment peaked. The Bakelite cabinet was polished while the face retains its original paint. Needs an external antenna for reception. 11"W x 7"H x 6"D. $140.00. (1550184)

Grunow 588 (1937)
This "teledial" model from 1937 has a restored five-tube chassis and refinished cabinet. All wax and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, resistors and tubes checked and alignment peaked. Period correct toners and a semi gloss lacquer were used to restore the cabinet. Plays great on both AM and short wave bands but does need a long wire antenna for reception. 14"W x 9"H x 8"D. $375.00. (1550161)

Homemade Treasure Chest
This is a homemade radio using a 1939 RCA model 9TX21 chassis and I'm guessing an old jewelry box. No dial scale, just a window with the original RCA pointer underneath. The chassis has been restored with new capacitors and checked resistors. Plays well with a long wire antenna. 10"W x 7"H x 7"D with lid closed. $99.00. (1550033)

Majestic 5A410 (1946)
This 1946 five-tube Majestic had a cracked Bakelite cabinet, so after repair I gave it a custom paint job using automotive grade basecoats and a urethane clear. The chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, checking all tubes and resistors and peaking the alignment. Internal loop antenna for reception of local stations. 12"W x 8"H x 7"D. $250.00. (1550203)

Motorola 65X11-A (1947)
This six-tube chassis on this 1947 Motorola has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, checking the tubes and resistors and peaking the alignment. The Bakelite cabinet has been polished to bring back its natural satin luster. Internal loop antenna for reception of local stations. 13"W x 8"H x 7"D. $125.00. (1550200)

Panasonic RE-7369 (1974)
1974 model Panasonic AM-FM with automatic frequency control for the FM band. Lighted dial. Wooden cabinet with original finish. Plays well on both bands with nice sensitivity on the AM band. 15"W x 6"H x 7"D. $65.00. (1550174)

Penncrest 3945
Penncrest was the JC Penney house brand for electronics in the 1970s. This little Japanese made AM-FM transistor clock radio is all original, keeps accurate time and plays well on both bands. I didn't find any service info on it so the original manufacturer and build date are unknown. 13"W x 4-1/2"H x 4-1/2"D. $35.00. (1550171)

Philco 37-60
From the 1937 model year, this Philco two-band has a refinished cabinet and restored chassis. The front of the cabinet was originally a photo-finish decal which had chipped away from age so the original pattern has been duplicated with lacquer toners and a semi-gloss clear. All wax and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, resistors and tubes checked and alignment peaked. These sets have great sensitivity but need a long wire antenna for reception. 17"H x 14"W x 9"D. $325.00. (1550142)

Philco 48-300 (1948)
1948 Philco five-tube portable. The chassis has been restored with new capacitors in place of the old wax and electrolytics, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The wooden cabinet has been repainted in the original ivory, tan and chocolate paint scheme. 12"W x 11"H x 6"D. $195.00. (1550130)

Philco 53-560 (1953)
Made for Philco's 1953 model year, this five-tube set has had the chassis restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, replacing any out of tolerance tubes and resistors, and peaking the alignment. The Bakelite cabinet was hopelessly faded so I coated it with an automotive grade high gloss urethane. Internal loop antenna for reception of local stations. 11"W x 6"H x 6"D. $125.00. (1550205)

Philco PT-30 (1941)
From the 1941 model year, this five-tube Philco has a restored chassis and repainted Bakelite cabinet. After repairing a crack in the lower left front, I repainted it Lexus pearl white with automotive grade basecoat/clearcoat urethane. The chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. Internal loop antenna for local stations. 12"W x 8"H x 6"D. $175.00. (1550143)

Puritan 6A35WG-504W (1946)
Puritan brand radios were marketed by Pure Oil Company in their gas stations. This model was made in 1946 by Wells Gardner for Pure Oil. The six-tube, two-band chassis has been restored with replacement of all wax and electrolytic capacitors, the tubes and resistors were checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. Internal loop antenna received local stations but an external antenna will be needed for short wave reception. 17"w x 10"H x 9"D. $220.00. (1550147)

RCA 12AX2 (1940)
From 1940, this RCA has a restored five-tube chassis and glossy black cabinet. All wax and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The Bakelite cabinet was cracked at a lower corner and originally painted white. After repairs, the color was changed to an automotive grade urethane black. Internal loop antenna works fairly well for local stations but I included a short length of wire for improved reception. 10"W x 7"H x 6"D. $225.00. (1550120)

RCA 12X (1940)
This little 1940 RCA came to me with a cracked cabinet so after restoring the five-tube chassis, I did some custom paintwork on the cabinet. Originally brown Bakelite, it was repainted in a soft yellow then "smoked" to add a visual texture similar to the Catalin radios. Over that I applied a light pearlescent midcoat to give the cabinet a little iridescence. This is all topped by a coat of automotive grade urethane clear. The radio has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. Internal loop antenna for receiving local stations. 10"W x 7"H x 7"D. $275.00. (1550202)

RCA 95X1 (1938)
From 1938, this RCA still retains its original finish. The four-tube chassis has had its resistors and tubes checked and all capacitors replaced. Its a TRF circuit, plays local stations well with a 15-foot long wire antenna. The push buttons on top are marked with stations from the Kansas City area in the late 1930s. 10"W x 8"H x 6"D. $225.00. (1550074)

RCA 96T1 (1938)
Fantastic style and veneer detail on this 1938 RCA. The six-tube chassis had been restored by replacing all wax paper and electrolytic capacitors, tubes and resistors were checked and alignment peaked. A fuse was added to protect the power transformer. Period correct toners and a semi-gloss lacquer were used to restore the cabinet. Needs a long wire antenna for reception. 16"W x 11"H x 7"D. $295.00. (1550156)

Silvertone 1661 (1940)
This Sears Silvertone from 1940 has a Bluetooth receiver added for playing streaming audio wirelessly. The six-tube chassis was restored by replacing all electrolytic and wax capacitors, resistors and tubes were checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet was refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. The small switch on the back panel powers on the Bluetooth receiver so streaming audio can be played through the radio's speaker. Internal loop antenna for reception of local AM stations. 15"W x 10"H x 8"D. $200.00. (1550194)

Silvertone 8020 (1949)
AM-FM Sears Silvertone from 1949. The Bakelite cabinet has been repainted in its original silvery-blue metallic color topped with a coat of automotive urethane clearcoat. Its eight-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, replacing any out of tolerance tubes and resistors as well as peaking the alignment. 14"W x 9"H x 9"D. $175.00. (1550198)

Sonora RBU-175 (1947)
This 1947 Sonora has a restored five-tube chassis and a repainted Bakelite cabinet. All wax paper and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet was originally white but has been repainted with an automotive grade black urethane finish. Internal loop antenna for local reception. 11"W x 7"H x 7"D. $175.00. (1550160)

Trav-Ler 527 (1937)
This teledial Trav-Ler has a restored five-tube superheterodyne chassis that has been restored by replacing all wax and paper capacitors, checking tubes and resistors and peaking alignment. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. AM band only and does need a long wire antenna for reception. 14"W x 9"H x 8"D. $225.00. (1550165)

Zenith 6-D-538 (1941)
This is one of the "toaster" styled Zenith models from 1941. The six-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, tubes and resistors were checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. The original knobs were hopelessly warped so reproduction "Z" knobs are in place now as well as a reproduction back panel. Plays well with its internal loop antenna for local stations. 12"W x 7"H x 7"D. $295.00. (1550193)

Zenith X330
AM-FM Zenith with a restored seven-tube chassis. All wax capacitors were replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The polystyrene plastic cabinet has a faux wood grain top and sides which is in good condition. Zenith sets from this era were known for their sound quality and even in a plastic cabinet, this one is no different. 15"W x 9"H x 8"D. $89.00. (1550188)