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Green Phenolic Dial Material
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Sep 5. 3 Replies 1 Like
Has anyone come up with a better source for replacing the original green phenolic dial material? So far, the best I can come up with is a poly folder. (Pic included)Continue
Dial Mystery
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Aug 27. 10 Replies 1 Like
Kent and Dave can I pick your brains? Please look over the nine photos I added and tell me what you think. I removed the dial scale glass and was expecting to see a cut off pointer shaft that would…Continue
1938 Philly BOL Dial
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Aug 26. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Made a locale purchase of this 1938 Philharmonic been a collector of consoles since the 90's this is the first Scott to come across. I see there has been a discussion already about the dial. Let me…Continue
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"Normans suggestion is the best one, I have tried using a full face welding mask but the green is too dark, when placed behind the dial it's almost black.
Using theater jels you can use several layers and tints to achieve the correct shade.
If…"
"I have used green theater jel sheet glued to the original dyed phenolic dial back plate.
Norman "
Green Phenolic Dial Material
Has anyone come up with a better source for replacing the original green phenolic dial material? So far, the best I can come up with is a poly folder. (Pic included)See More
"Thanks for all your knowledge. I might install a late 38' BOL scale in it to make it look more correct or just leave it as is until one is found Ray. "
"Actually, you might find a parts chassis somewhere. I do not (presently) have a pointer Philly parts chassis, but I have had them. Radios in general are down in price, and a rough set simply isn't worth restoring anymore. With collectors…"
"Hi Mike I saw all the old threads regarding the dial bezels, I measured and ordered a bronze .095 string I found a 7 3/4 crystal locally and with it in place there is .093 gap so hopefully all will go well thanks for the reply, Ray "
"David thanks for all your help and the picture, I'm guessing my chances of finding a complete 6 band pointer dial set up is slim to none? I saw the four different dial scales Radio Daze offers. Since mine is the 6 band, I see the six band dial…"
"Two variations on the pointer dial mechanism, for four different dials for 1937-8.
One variation for the "standard" dial with 3 lamps up and 3 down, that traveled with the dial pointer for 6 bands.
Another variation that had 4 lamps up -…"
"Thanks for the pics Kent, so definitely a complete 39' dial swap. Can you send me a front pic of your pointer set? On your pointer set are there 3 indicator band lights for the top scale and 3 for the bottom? Do the band indicator lamps…"
"That whole dial assembly is correct for a later model AM set. Chassis is clearly an early dial pointer set. "
"As I suspected, the entire dial assembly was swapped. I happen to have a pointer dial face off a chassis I'm working on, and you can see the gearing for the two speed pointers, which is missing on your face. As you have already found out, it is…"
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