iyie yie. another gut and replace video. pretty soon there will be none of these radios left. why dont people just use the amplifier that is already in the radio. its a simple switch and two resistors and then put the bluetooth modules line output into there. at the volume knob usually. people need to stop destroying vintage electronics

@SteveCarmichael

Жыл бұрын

The radio doesn't work and I don't know how to fix it. Nothing was destroyed. I said I kept all the parts and didn't modify the case at all, in case I find someone to restore it. Pay attention and relax.

@user-cq5oz6co5l

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, but one of the radios I picked up has 4 faulty tubes, a blown speaker, and a blown transformer...It's getting a brand new original grade finish...and Bluetooth. 🤣 Can't justify paying $140 in parts on this little Philco.

@kwacz

Жыл бұрын

@@user-cq5oz6co5l well i guess thats an exception. Why not try to sell the parts in this case. Unfortunately the only way to fix some of these is to get another radio for parts. Hopefully someone can use the parts that are good. Im sure eventually there will only be an assortment of the same good parts and none of the parts needed to repair it

@watcher818

10 ай бұрын

No need to find a second radio for parts, unless there are major parts missing or burned (rare). If a radio is complete then it's not that hard to do the servicing to get it playing. Goal it so keep a complete radio intact, they can all be restored. @@kwacz

@kwacz

10 ай бұрын

@@watcher818 except for when you buy a radio only to discover that the parts you need are missing and no longer available anywhere. I bought three like this but was able to combine the parts from all three and make two complete working units. Then the remaining unit parts can be sold to help someone else with the same problem as he might need different parts than i did. I do know that there are a good deal of parts you can source to replace missing ones but not always possible.

Great project, Steve! What a terrific way to put a classic back into service until you can do a full restoration back to it's original glory.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwight! Yeah, I hope I can get it fixed someday.

Great Job on reusing the radio without destroying what could be restored someday!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just couldn't bring myself to modify it in any way.

Loved it. Really appreciate how you respected this vintage beauty.

Many times you find cabinets that you'll never find the chassis's for. This is the perfect way to go when a customer would like something to work in an otherwise dead issue. It saves the cabinet and gets you a job! Tnx fer the vid, Steve.

Exact same radio I just found! It's broken and I don't have the funds to repair rn but I want to convert it to a speaker (without damaging the body) for my husband for Christmas because he's an audiophile who loves old antiques and ragtime jazz. Thank you so much for making this! This is exactly what I need

Great idea Steve. Those old Philco radios were so cool. And converting to bluetooth without hurting the original, awesome.

Awesome job Steve it's always good to keep the family heritage!

This was the very first video I pulled on this subject and we both have the same Oontz BT receiver/speaker. Love it. Thanks for the kindness!

@SteveCarmichael

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! This was fun and I still use that speaker. I found a bluetooth speaker electronics kit at partsexpress.com, so I have since taken out the Oontz and installed the kit. I was able to use all the existing holes in the radio for the switches and knobs. It turned out really cool and it's a better permanent solution.

What a great restoration, I love these old radios.

Very cool Steve, it's good to see you back in your shop. Looking forward to when you restore the old radio.

Breathing new life into old technology, I love it!

Very inventive!! This was a great and informative tutorial for us novice geeks and audiophiles....thanks! You show a great deal of patience and enthusiasm...can't wait to observe your future projects. Love the bluetooth logo icon....nice. Kudos!!

Love this idea. I just asked my mom if I could have her old Zenith that I remember from childhood and was thinking of doing the same thing. Very helpful to see how you approached it!

Awesome job! Giving me confidence in my first radio project. Thanks

Very nice. I've been wanting to do this for a while, and now that I see it's pretty straightforward, I'm going to do it. I don't like messing with electronics. I refurbished the case for a1920's upright that I took the chassis out of, and gave it for repair to a guy who sold antique radios out of a local group shop I rented in. Told me a few months to diagnose and round up the parts to fix it. Came in one week and his booth was empty. Owner told me he skipped on a couple of months rent, his phone was disconnected, and he was gone from the address the group shop had on file. I kept the case as a reminder that the public is generally OK, it's people that suck. : > )

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Ugh, that would be so frustrating to know that your piece of history is gone missing but is out there somewhere. The bluetooth speaker is a really good alternative solution, since I know I would use it more than an AM radio.

Brilliant idea Steve, you did it much justice 👍

Great use of the cabinet. I'm glad you didn't scrap the original equipment. Well done, Steve!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I couldn't bring myself to alter it since it survived 80 years. Someday I hope to fix the radio, but for now it's a great Bluetooth speaker.

I just purchased a 60 year old Airline am radio in beautiful condition. I'd like to convert it to a Bluetooth speaker and your video is so perfect! As a matter of fact I have an Oontz angle speaker identical to the one you used on my patio. I also will need an extension cord. Thanks so much!

@SteveCarmichael

Жыл бұрын

Hey Rick, wow, what a coincidence. I eventually found a bluetooth speaker kit at partsexpress.com that I was able to mount inside and use the the existing holes for the knobs and switches. Both ways work great and it's just cool to have a modernized old radio.

Looks great! It’s great that you kept the original look and integrity of the box, for the future restore.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

I just bought a 1932-33 Philco Model 89L console that I'm about to convert. Thanks for the encouragement.

@SteveCarmichael

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Watch my newer video on making a bluetooth speaker from a kit. I have since put one of the kits in this old radio and it is much better. Even used the existing holes for the controls.

Thanks for the speaker link. Brilliant!

Great job! I just saw one of these radios in an antique mall this week. I think I’m going to go pick it up and copy your idea. Thanks for sharing.

@SteveCarmichael

5 жыл бұрын

That would be cool. After this video, I found a bluetooth speaker kit on partsexpress.com and made a wooden bluetooth speaker. I bought an extra kit so I could go back and install it in this old radio, instead of the regular speaker I put in it.

oh my lord, I LOVE this guy ! so much enthusiasm, its contagious !

@SteveCarmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

I'm one of the Admins from the Philco Group on Facebook you mentioned. Good job on making it useful, while preserving it for future restoration. When you're ready to attempt restoration, ask away over at the group. We're there to help, and it's not as hard as you might think!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. I had a basic electronics class in college and have a couple multimeters. I learned how to read the colors on resisters. That's about the extent of my knowledge though. My was pretty good at electronics and he had tube testers and other equipment. I'm surprised he didn't fix it, but not sure if he couldn't or if he just couldn't find the parts it needed.

Two years later, the obvious "bluetooth speaker" to use is an Amazon Echo or Google Home or such. Which is exactly what Ive done. I love your video and your commitment to not simply trashing the original parts. Even if you never get around to restoring the chassis, someone might. Consider selling that or donating it to someone who has the skills to see that it's used or that it's parts breathe life into other radios.

Nice job! I know some may complain about repurposing an old radio like this but when it's broken and you've done such a nice job, why not?

@SteveCarmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles! I have since installed an actual bluetooth speaker kit from parts express where I could actually put the controls in the original knob holes. It's a much better and user friendly conversion. I still think about getting it restored, but just can't justify the cost to end up with only an AM radio I would never use.

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

Nice build Steve I do like the look off the old radiogram thanks for sharing

So clever, Steve! I especially liked that you incorporated the LED light from the USB. I am glad you managed to keep all the parts in case of a real repair down the road. As for a repair person. I know a guy. He's here in Vermont, however. If you want his contact, shoot me a message.

Nice project. Really cool way to keep using an family piece.

Yes! THIS right here is what I want to do. I'm an Old Time Radio nerd and it would be awesome to have the Shadow or The Whistler coming out of a radio like this. I'm gonna do it.

That's a great one! Bringing it back to life for today, while still respecting it's heritage and keeping the ability to make it original again.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! Yeah, I would like to hear how the radio sounds someday.

It is so funny that you came out with this video today. I was in a antique store today and looked at one of these radios and thinking it would be nice to put a bluetooth speaker in it. Nice job on the radio, it really turned out great!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, that's funny Richard. You should get it if it was a decent price. I saw these things selling for hundreds if they work.

Great idea man! love it! Nice LED touch.

That was so cool, Steve. Nice touch with the backlit Bluetooth logo.

This is cool Steve. Also glad to see you saved the inner chassis to get repaired when you can

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I hope I can figure out how to fix it. Should be a fun challenge, as long as I don't zap myself.

@HarnealMedia

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, gotta be careful. i remember my dad repairing the old radios and Tvs years ago

@PeterCut62

6 жыл бұрын

Look at this guy Mr Carlson. He loves repairing all vintage radio stuff kzread.info/dron/U9SoQxJewrWb_3GxeteQPA.html

Keep up the great videos Steve!

This is really cool. I have been wanting to transform an old Philco radio in similar fashion and this seems like a great way to do it!

@SteveCarmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, yes, this was a pretty easy and quick way to convert it without modifying the case. I have since bought a proper bluetooth speaker kit from partsexpress.com and installed the parts with no modification too. The switch, knob, and jacks all went in the existing holes using washers as spacers.

As always, excellent content to share. That radio is marvelous!!!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruno! Yeah, I hope I can get it fixed without electrocuting myself.

Wow. Thanks for giving me great ideas.

LOVE it need one for my desk but I will go with a glowing acrylic bluetooth logo on the front if you had the original glass or plastic cover over yours it would look great... just stumbled across it and LOVING this and thanks for the tip on the photo finish

That looks pretty awesome Steve! That really cleaned up nice!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I can't believe how good it looks for being over 80 years old. Of course it has sat in my parents' basement for about 50 years.

Great idea Steve. Now you can use it while you are waiting to get the radio fixed. Thanks for sharing.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix! Yep, that's the plan.

This is awesome! I have almost the exact same Philco that I am converting into a bluetooth for my shop as well.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Trevor, that's awesome. There are videos on youtube of some people doing different things.

Nicely done Steve! 👍👊

Great job Steve. Well planned out.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Pat!

Wow! It really proves something that is vintage or old school can really get a second life!

Neat project! Looking forward to seeing it restored in the future!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope to get it working sometime.

It would cool to watch a restore video on this radio...glad you left it stock, hopefully for a rebuild soon. Looks great Steve

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

I will definitely record video of me trying to fix it. It's hard to shoot video when I don't know what I'm doing though. lol I suspect there will be lots of trial and error.

Your voice reminds me of someone from like This Old House or other restoration shows like that. 10/10 would definitely watch a TV show hosted by you

@SteveCarmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is a TV show hosted by me. :)

great job steve looks and sounds good

Looks good Steve.

Wow!......... This is EXACTLY what I got an idea for recently. Thank you for this useful, clear and very pleasant tutorial! I'm so inspired I'll try to do it myself! :)

@SteveCarmichael

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's super easy Dale. You just have to be a little creative to mount the speaker inside if you don't want to alter the cabinet. I have another video where I built a Bluethooth Speaker using a kit from Parts Express. I have since replaced the Oontz speaker with one of these kits and was able to mount the lights/switches/knobs in the existing Philco cabinet holes. I like it a lot better since the controls are on the front.

Very cool Steve. Love that you reused the radio.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Elesix, thank you very much! I can't believe it's 80 years old.

Outstanding job again Steve.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, thanks!

Great video as always Steve, keep it up.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adrian!

Hey Steve! Im new to your channel and really enjoy your videos. Always smiling and have an upbeat attitude. That looks like a super fun project man! Nice job! I look forward to seeing the next one. Take care.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dillon! I try to have fun and spread some positive vibes and make people forget about their problems for a few minutes. Glad that comes through.

Nice project!

Really helpful. Bracket building skills are key

Brilliant! Love this idea

I love this ! Thank you.

NIce job and project Steve. Great Idea. Thanks

Nice job, Steve! I'm going to see about doing that to my neighbor's Jackson Bell cabinet.

Thanks for NOT destroying that beautiful antique. A great job of a temporary modification. There's a guy named David Tiffton who repairs antique radios, that has a You Tube channel, only he's down under in Queensland, Australia.

@SteveCarmichael

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, since this video, I installed a real bluetooth speaker kit in the radio. Still didn't modify it at all. I just ran across the old chassis in my shop, so now I'm trying to decide what to do with it.

@clasicradiolover

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveCarmichael I misspelled his name its David Tipton

Very nice work Steve! Sounds and looks great from here.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mac! Now I have to decide if I want it in the shop or my office.

@MRrwmac

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Carmichael Yea, That is a difficult choice!

Nice job !!

Awesome project, well done!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keyverra!

Wow Steve, you did a great job by putting the non-working parts together in a box and hopefully you will find someone who knows about those kind of radios. Overall a great job cleaning it up and taking care to put the knobs on so another part of the original radio is showing. Good luck finding someone to help you restore it now THAT will be the video to see too!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Becky! The speaker is working great and my wife likes using it too. I think if I do get the old radio working, I will have to build a copy of the old case for the bluetooth speaker version.

Came out really nice!!!

Fantastic looking project Steve!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith! I can't believe this thing was made 80 years ago. Crazy!

Neat little project Steve! Thanks for sharing it with us.😎👍JP

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That was great - I like your approach (I can't believe the "wood photograph"!)

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Yeah, it was a surprise to me. It looks just like wood inlays. Makes me want to take a picture of some nice wood, then stick it on an MDF project. lol

Great video and very clever

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That's a neat idea, good job!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt!

Great idea Steve . Nothing like combining the old with the new tech.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! Yeah, I hope I can repair it but the bluetooth is neat to have.

Cool project. It always amazes me at how well the previous generations took care of things, and made them last. Sadly, not the way things are today.

Steve, you always have such great projects! Amazing all the things inside that old radio, wires, tubes and all...just think, once upon a time THAT was probably state of the art back in 1937! LOL Such a great idea putting a blutooth speaker in it...for now....LOL Good luck getting it working again!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hi James! Well thanks! I like looking at the circuits but know very little about them. I picture myself digging into radio repair when I retire someday.

@jamesrash4060

6 жыл бұрын

LOL I know what ya mean! I wish I knew about that kinda stuff!

It is a really bad news day today and I was bummed out until I watched this. Great video Steve.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, yeah I know. One of the reasons I make these videos is to spread some good vibes around. Glad it could lift your spirit for a few minutes.

Murphy's makes wipes, very similar to Chlorox wipes, that are designed for cleaning wood. I used them on a MCM buffet table that was so dirty, it had turned black. The end result was absolutely amazing. A shot of furniture polish on it and it looked nearly new.

@SteveCarmichael

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I have some other things I need to clean up so might have to try those.

great job there good on you

Great work Steve, looks and sounds great as well. Hope all is well over the water. Barry (ENG)

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Barry! Thanks! Yes, all is well here. Finally warming up this week, but it could snow again for all we know. 70's F this weekend.

Nice job mate!🙂👍❤

@SteveCarmichael

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

Great project! I bet you could also build a reproduction of that cabinet that would look great too!

Well Done!

I really like that. Especially as the original radio remains unmolested. Thanks!

@SteveCarmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have since installed a bluetooth speaker kit from Parts Express and was able to mount the knobs, switches, lights, and jacks in the existing holes, still without modifying the original cabinet. It's a more built-in solution and better user experience with all the controls on the front.

@simonwebsper1707

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveCarmichael Sounds like exactly what I'm hoping to do. I'm a newbie to this, learning as I go. KZread videos aren't all as useful as yours!

@SteveCarmichael

2 жыл бұрын

@@simonwebsper1707 Here is a link to my video where I made a BT speaker using one of the kits, if you want to see what it looks like and hear it. I used the same kit in the old radio. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dK6j3JORopiffJM.html

@simonwebsper1707

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveCarmichael inspirational, thanks!

Clever, as always.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill!

Great video.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaxson!

Awesome project. I have just the room in my house that it will add just the right touch. Now to find a radio to modify.

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin! I'm actually thinking of building a radio case out of wood to copy it or a different antique one. It would be pretty easy to do, it's just a box.

It looks great

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

super helpful

Love your channel. Pair the repaired AM radio with one of those AM transmitter kits you can hook an MP3 player to. Fancier than Bluetooth!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I plan to do that if I can fix it.

That's a nice retro fit!

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

very cool old radio Steve . after u wiped it down I was like omg that's beautiful. what a fun video and neat upgrade to a historical radio. nice touch with the light inside as well. thanks buddy .

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick! Thanks man! I am lucky to have it. It's crazy to think that my great grandparents probably listened to news about WWII on it.

awesome mate going to do the same

Awesome vintage project!

@tuckerkai750

3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick: watch movies on Kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.

@iragary8787

3 жыл бұрын

@Tucker Kai Yup, have been using kaldrostream for since november myself :)

Very cool! About to attempt the same thing but to a very larger 1937 Philco floor tube waterfall upright for the Cigar Bar Man Cave … Ruled by the Queen! Lol

Hey Steve. I love restoring old things too. To clean and preserve the wood, try wiping it down with a product called Muphrey's Oil to clean the dirt and oils in the wood pores then then apply a coat of Tung oil to seal and preserve the wood (which I'm certain is pretty dried out after 80 years)..

@SteveCarmichael

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is really dry, especially on the inside. I think I have some of that oil. I will try it on a test spot. Thanks Robert!

@watcher818

10 ай бұрын

You can clean off the crud on the finish. But if there is good lacquer remaining, none of the oil or treatments will get into the wood.Tung oil or whatever will sit on top of the good lacquer and not get into the wood. Clean, then paste wax is fine to protect the Lacquer over the wood. If the set has bare wood then yes, it will get into those places.

Thank you for the idea Sir Steve now I know what to do with my Grandma's old transistor AM radio, I'll just insert my Bose SoundLink mini BT speaker and magic, BT Transistor radio... again thank you for the idea..Jang from the Philippines

@SteveCarmichael

5 жыл бұрын

Hey - That's awesome! I'm working on a bluetooth speaker using electronic parts as well. Should be posted soon.

Nice job! I just got this Gemmy Halloween radio that was supposed to have a bluetooth receiver but doesn't. I'm going to try and figure out how to install one myself after some research.

@SteveCarmichael

3 жыл бұрын

I have since installed a bluetooth speaker kit from PartsExpress.com in this Philco cabinet. It works great.