Michael C Wauhop Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I own a 1940 Packard 180; as with most cars this age the radio does not work. Can any member recommend someone in southeastern Pennsylvania (or the three adjoining states )who could restore this radio to operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I'd suggest contacting the MAARC, they probably know someone. What does the dial look like, I might have a schematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Had my 38 Studebaker Philco repaired by a place in a neighboring state but on the west end - Ohio. Did a great job as it works well. Replaced tubes, vibrator, capacitors and resistors for about $175. This was about 9 years ago so don’t know if he is still around. His name is: Art Grandle 52 THOMAS LN REYNOLDSBURG. OH. 43068. I can’t find his phone number in my files, sorry. Maybe this will help if you are willing to send him the radio. Good luck. dave s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael C Wauhop Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 You know its funny; my mother worked for Philco in the 1950s and early 60s (until she married my dad had me and became a stay at home mother-you remember those. Anyway I was able to find Arts phone number and left him a message. Apparently he is still active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray62 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 These folks are in Lancaster County in SE PA: Retro Radio Restoration - Mike and Chris Frenchek 5524 Ridge Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022 1-717-367-1428 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Yes, I was also going to suggest Retro Radio Restoration in Elizabethtown, as Ray mentioned. They did the tube radio in my early '60's Mercury this year, and I was pretty pleased. The only problem is if you give it to them now you probably won't get it back til mid-next year, if my experience is any indication. Also, Mike is very knowledgeable, but he wasn't really able to direct me to workable radio noise suppression capacitors for my application. Thankfully, my original units are still functioning. I'm guessing that'll be even more challenging for a '40's Packard, if they were so equipped. Cost of restoration was $250, but well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I agree Retro Radio Restoration in Elizabethtown, Pa. takes a while but worth the wait. They did the radio in my 1936 Packard std 8 sedan and it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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