Jeff Moreland's Attic

Airline 14WG-624A (1941)
Made by Wells Gardner for Montgomery Wards in 1941, this six-tube radio has had all wax paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet polished up to a nice shine accenting the natural swirl pattern in the Bakelite. Internal loop antenna for local reception with hook-up for an external antenna. 13"W x 8"H x 7"D. $150.00. (1550151)

Airline 62-702 (1939)
This 1939 Airline from Montgomery Wards has a restored seven-tube chassis and refinished cabinet. Period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish were used to restore the cabinet. The two-band chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, resistors checked and alignment peaked. The tuning eye tube is new. Needs an external antenna for reception. 20"W x 12"H x 10"D. $500.00. (1550134)

Corona 210 "Fidelitone" (1937)
Here is an unusual model by Corona Radio Mfg. of Chicago around 1937. The six-tube chassis has three bands: AM, short wave and the obsolete police band. All wax paper and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, resistors and tubes checked and alignment peaked. The tuning eye tube is new and a fuse was added to protect the power transformer. Cabinet restoration was done with period correct toners and a semi-gloss lacquer. Needs long wire antenna for reception. 19"W x 10"H x 9"D. $275.00. (1550154)

Crosley 56TU (1946)
Originally painted white, this 1946 Crosley has been repainted with automotive quality red pearl and silver basecoat/clearcoat urethane paint. The five-tube chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, resistors checked and alignment peaked. Internal loop antenna for reception. 11"W x 8"H x 6"D. $195.00. (1550133)

ECA 132
This unusual model was made by Electronic Corporation of America in 1946, and for what it lacks in style it more than makes up for in performance. The seven-tube chassis has dual output tubes for push-pull audio going to the 6-inch speaker. All wax paper and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet was restored with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. Internal loop antenna for local reception with a lead for an external antenna. 14"W x 10"H x 8"D. $150.00. (1550152)

Emerson 250AW (1933)
This cute little Emerson from 1933 has a restored five-tube chassis and refinished cabinet. All wax paper and electrolytic capacitors were changed along with out of tolerance resistors and the alignment was peaked. It is a two-band receiver, AM and the obsolete police band. The cabinet was refinished with period correct toners and a semi-gloss lacquer. A short wire antenna is attached for reception of local stations. 11"W x 8"H x 5"D. $325.00. (1550150)

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)

Emerson 578A (1946)
The five-tube chassis on this cute little 1946 Emerson has been restored by replacing the wax and electrolytic capacitors, checking tubes and resistors and peaking the alignment. Its wooden cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a polished semi-gloss finish. Internal loop antenna for reception. 9"W x 6"H x 6"D. $200.00. (1550123)

Emerson EH-342 (1941)
From 1941, this Emerson has an Ingraham cabinet and an 8-inch speaker for full sound. All wax and electrolytic capacitors were changed on the five-tube chassis, resistors checked and alignment peaked. Internal loop antenna with an added lead for attaching an external antenna. 16"W x 10"H x 8"D. $225.00. (1550139)

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)

Grundig 2066 (1958)
German sets were known for their great sound, and this 1958 Grundig has impressive bass along with crisp highs from the electrostatic tweeter. All electrolytic and wax paper capacitors were replaced, the selenium rectifier was replaced with a diode and all tubes were checked. The tuning eye is at roughly 90% brightness. Made for the American market, it has AM band, FM from 88 to 108 Mhz. and short wave from 5.5 to 16.5 Khz as well as a phonograph hookup. The cabinet was refinished with a semi-gloss lacquer. Internal antennas for all bands but adding an external antenna really makes this an impressive receiver. 21"W x 13"H x 8"D. $325.00. (1550153)

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)

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 46-200 (1946)
The Bakelite case on this 1946 Philco has been repainted gloss black with automotive basecoat/clearcoat urethane paint. The five-tube chassis was restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, checking resistors and tubes and peaking alignment. Plays well with internal loop antenna. 10"W x 7"H x 6"D. $225.00. (1550114)

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 48-460 (1948)
The classic Philco "hippo" model from 1948, but this one has been customized. The bottom and front corner of the Bakelite cabinet were cracked so after repairs it was repainted Porsche Montego black with an automotive basecoat/clearcoat urethane. The six-tube chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. Plays like new with its internal loop antenna. 12"W x 7"H x 7"D. $190.00. (1550104)

Philco 49-607 (1949)
This 1949 Philco portable has a restored si-tube chassis. All wax and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, resistors checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet retains its original finish. Plays great with the internal loop antenna. 12"W x 10"H x 5"D. $150.00. (1550136)

Philco 50-920 (1950)
Unique styling on this 1950 Philco. The six-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The Bakelite cabinet was badly faded so I refinished it with a black automotive grade paint. Internal loop antenna for local stations, but adding an external antenna to the terminal in back makes this model unusually good at distant reception. 14"W x 8"H x 8"D. $195.00. (1550149)

Philco 625B (1936)
Philco introduced this six-tube model for the 1936 model year. The rounded shoulder tombstone cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. It's three-band chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. A fuse was added to protect the power transformer. Needs a long wire antenna for reception but this model has excellent sensitivity and two-speed tuning. 18"H x 14"W x 9"D. $325.00. (1550146)

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 35X (1942)
Sharp little 1942 RCA. All wax and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced on the five-tube chassis, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. Internal loop antenna for local stations. 12"W x 8"H x 7"D. $175.00. (1550144)

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 2001 (1953)
This 1953 Sears Silvertone has a chocolate brown painted steel cabinet and a restored four-tube chassis. All wax paper and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, tubes and resistors checked, and alignment peaked. Needs an external antenna for reception but receives local stations well with the attached 8-ft wire unrolled. Small at 8"W x 5"H x 4"D. $95.00. (1550062)

Sonora RCU-208 (1946)
This 1946 Sonora has a 6-inch speaker for better sound quality and an interesting lighted dial. The six-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax paper and electrolytic capacitors, checking resistors and tubes, and the alignment was peaked. Cabinet has been refinished with period correct toners and a semi-gloss lacquer. 16"W x 9"H x 9"D. $250.00. (1550155)