Bought this at a Estate Sale - Old Ford Radio, Maybe ?

[Guest tcbpearl]

Really not sure if its a radio or not. This came from a estate in the Texas Hill Country. The family established the ranch back in the late 1800's. The kilocycle dial has two knobs which control two wire cables that go inside of box. Looked interesting and old so I took it home for 50.00.

Anybody got any ideals as what it is?

Thanks, Terry

[JFranklin]

It was a good find at that price. Yes, it is an AM radio from the 30's. You should be able to easily get double your price from someone needing it

[Guest tcbpearl]

Yes I was pretty sure that s what it was. Never saw a kilocycle dial. The dial still works. Im guessing if the thing had power it would work , it looks complete.

Im thinking 6v system?

The truck body parts that sold were to a 1930's something truck. According to family members it did in fact come out of truck.

Pretty neat part of Radio History.

Edited April 2, 2014 by tcbpearl (see edit history)

[Guest tcbpearl]

For what its worth a super nice guy from Kentucky that restores these radio's called this morning.

Its soon to be headed to him.

[Dave Mellor NJ]

Here's one that they must have took the guts out of and replaced it with a gold ingot.http://www.ebay.com/itm/RESTORED-ORIGINAL-1933-34-Ashtray-Ford-AM-Radio-Philco-Model-N-/390800148715?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5afd8108eb&vxp=mtr

[Guest tcbpearl]

Wow, That puppy looks great. Someone new what they were doing.

I ask the gentleman that bought mine to send me a picture after he's done restoring it.