Convert a 1937 Philco Radio into a Bluetooth Speaker - The Easy Way!

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In this video, I convert my Great Grandparents' broken 1937 Philco Radio Model 37-60 into a Bluetooth Speaker while I look into getting the radio repaired.
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@kwacz Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@charlesjmouse 2 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@okfj 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@theElderberryFarmer 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@philod902 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@chelsearuiz6601 10 месяцев назад

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

@scada4321 6 лет назад

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.

@jawspinkid 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@rick1862 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@2ballous 3 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@jaytc3218 Год назад

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.

@RobHoffman83 4 года назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 4 года назад

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.

@dermbrian 4 года назад

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.

@HarnealMedia 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@PeterCut62 6 лет назад

Look at this guy Mr Carlson. He loves repairing all vintage radio stuff ru-vid.com/show-UCU9SoQxJewrWb_3GxeteQPA

@dougpisik 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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.

@clasicradiolover 4 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

@@SteveCarmichael I misspelled his name its David Tipton

@aaronkath6083 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@edwardwilliams2438 Год назад

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!!

@4restg Год назад

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!

@PaganWizard 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@uniballoutlaw 6 лет назад

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

@robertherzog9673 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@JimDockrellWatertone 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@poissonCHA1 2 года назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 2 года назад

Hey, thanks!

@chrismooney5118 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thanks Chris!

@korymichaels6217 4 года назад

I got a reproduction 1930 Philco Radio back in 1974 that I used to listen to the CBS Radio Mystery Theater on back in the day. The radio no longer works (even though it's fully transistorized) and I came to the same conclusion - to take out the chassis and put in a bluetooth speaker. I ordered a new speaker and a mono bluetooth board from Amazon. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with the knobs, but I like your solution. I think I'll put in dummy potentiometers rather than dowels, though, because I'm afraid someone will try to turn the knobs and break them. The dial is more difficult, but I may adapt your idea and recreate the dial on some kind of clear material like an old overhead transparency. I did consider getting the electronics of the old radio repaired, but that would probably cost more than buying a new reproduction, most of which have BT built in. (And the radio was never very good. AM always had a bit of distortion.) Not sure why you thought you needed a stereo speaker. I would have raised up your platform to put it more in the center. Otherwise, great solution.

@SteveCarmichael 4 года назад

Hey thanks! Good luck with your conversion. I eventually bought a proper Bluetooth speaker kit from partsexpress.com and installed all the parts, still without altering the case. The knob holes have the on/off switch, input jack and two LEDs. The volume knob is in the large middle hole. I did attach a plywood back for the power jack. I like to hear the left/right stereo separation of the instruments in songs. For example, Highway to Hell just doesn't sound right if the guitar is not coming out of one side. Or, Van Halen with the guitar panned left and the plate reverb panned right. Mono that plays on only one side of the stereo mix can completely eliminate instruments panned to the other side.

@markc7974 5 лет назад

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

@mc4kvb 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@donfillenworth1721 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@opasworkshop8373 6 лет назад

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

@StamosTee 6 лет назад

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

@ruantengyi 2 года назад

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

@Shaka_Vibe 6 лет назад

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.

@woodengamer 6 лет назад

love the project, I think one good addition would be a small piece of plexiglass over the blutooth logo. if it is slightly distressed it will give the blutooth logo a bit more of an old time feel.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thanks! I might do that. I thought about cutting part of a clear drum head to put over it. Might go back and do that.

@SweetestSweden 3 года назад

That woodstain pen is amazing! Are you telling me I can spot-treat scratches on my 110+ year old walnut vanity and drawers?! Witchcraft! I gotta slap that on my birthday list.

@SteveCarmichael 3 года назад

Yes, just test it in an inconspicuous place like on the back or bottom to see how it looks before doing a show face. It comes in different colors.

@SawDustMakerRJM 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@Patricksworkshop 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@simonwebsper1707 2 года назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 2 года назад

@@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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bzoz1Xr59L0.html

@simonwebsper1707 2 года назад

@@SteveCarmichael inspirational, thanks!

@PleasantRanch 6 лет назад

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.

@dougEfresh1224 10 месяцев назад

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

@robertevans6481 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@felixfromnebraska8648 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thanks Felix! Yep, that's the plan.

@mikecaffery8832 6 лет назад

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

@frank1371 Год назад

Some good channels to watch to find out more about these old tube radios would be Mister Radio, Jack Saunders, and Mr. Carlson’s lab. They do videos on restoring vintage tube radios and televisions and give tips and tricks to fixing the chassis.

@cheeseisgreat24 6 лет назад

I've restored a similar looking one of those, but it had been updated with the inner workings to have both AM and FM sometime in the 60s, and the workings were actually fairly similar to modern radios, so it was relatively simple to fix. I don't envy you the task of repairing 1930s innards :-P

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Cool! I didn't know FM could be added. Everyone says these are easy to fix, but it looks like a big mess of wires and parts to me.

@cheeseisgreat24 6 лет назад

Well, I dunno if you can, by updated, I mean they essentially took the guts of a contemporary radio and just used the original knob locations and wired in the speaker to the output but the rest of the innards were from 60s era. Looked very much home-tinkered too. So I was the second tinkerer trying to breathe new life into the thing :-P

@robinbanando8416 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@SNC2319 6 лет назад

Breathing new life into old technology, I love it!

@FluffyTheGryphon 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@jamesrash4060 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@SendARope 6 лет назад

The radios are usually not hard to get working. It's almost always the capacitors. They are easy to get. It's hard to find an old timer that knows about these who is willing to share knowledge. The forums are good though. I didn't know that about the photo image fake inlay. Good to know.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

At first I thought the front was wood, but learned in the Philco fb page that it's a photograph. It would be neat to try that technique on something.

@chris-the-bodge-sculptor Год назад

Great solution to hold the knobs thanks , I was going to engineer something out of steel… but why the hell bother! This is miles easier 👍

@AtticBuilds 4 года назад

What a great restoration, I love these old radios.

@jdaywork2693 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@reforzar 6 лет назад

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

@enriquecaruso 6 лет назад

Very nice "restoration" Steve!. Looks great!. The only thing that I would modify is the Bluethoot logo. Maybe you could put an acrylic with the logo of Bluethoot engraved with the x-carve and illuminated with a led of a color similar to the old lights of the radios. It is only a suggestion. Thanks for the videos!

@VBWilhite 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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.

@LutherBuilds 6 лет назад

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

@longhairmullet 2 года назад

Aaaaahhh had to laugh, we said OMG at the same time when you turned that over showing all the wires!! I recognize that I have watched you wayyy back on how to build a new screen door! Looking forward to this info as well. Funny we now have tow similar projects, i thank you for your info to help me complete my diy projects.

@rudyonduty777 10 месяцев назад

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

@stevebarnes9694 5 лет назад

Really helpful. Bracket building skills are key

@FranksDIY 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@GongaDuck 6 лет назад

Nice project, Steve. Now I want to go find an old radio to retrofit for bluetooth for my shop. I already have that bluetooth speaker you have. You're right, it's great in the shop.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Hi Nick - There are some old radios on ebay. I think it would be fun to make a copy of one of the old cabinets.

@GongaDuck 6 лет назад

That's actually what I am going to do. I'm going to do a replica of an older style radio. I'm even planning on doing my first video for this project!

@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD 6 лет назад

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

@patshea4763 6 лет назад

Great job Steve. Well planned out.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thank you very much Pat!

@timlemke4076 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@longhairmullet 2 года назад

Thanks for the speaker link. Brilliant!

@billpotter7162 5 лет назад

I have the same model philco and I also have Bluetooth in it as well as speakers for a CD deck

@SteveCarmichael 5 лет назад

That's neat Bill! I really like the look of these. I got a bluetooth speaker kit from Parts Express, so I am going to install that when I get a chance, so I can actually make the knobs and lights functional.

@Kevin-gw6us 2 месяца назад

The BBC have done away with long wave so my 32 Murphy is now redundant, coincidentally it also developed a falt towards the end so sadly I see this as the only practical way of keeping it in use, thanks for the idea chap.

@wha64 6 лет назад

Outstanding job again Steve.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Hi Bill, thanks!

@chrislrob Год назад

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

@JoeMakes 6 лет назад

Absolutely spot on! Are you going to make anything using the old tubes? Maybe a robot...

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Hey Joe! Thanks! If I can't figure out how to fix the radio, I may offer it up to someone who can or needs the parts.

@LynnLaceyLLWW 6 лет назад

NIce job and project Steve. Great Idea. Thanks

@trevormichalsky1984 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@Dont_Poke_The_Bear 6 лет назад

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

@elesixestepa373 6 лет назад

Very cool Steve. Love that you reused the radio.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@stevesteves8915 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@VolpeInCalze 6 лет назад

That's a nice retro fit!

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@23fields 6 лет назад

some of the old solid state and valve squawk boxes make good sounding guitar amps

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

That would be a cool thing to do with one of these old radios.

@jimkodysz5404 6 лет назад

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

@kennethiman2691 Год назад

AM and SW are terrible these days. I know how to restore these radios. And not worth the effort in my opinion. Not to mention many if these tubes are hard to get and pricey. Additionally there are lethal voltages in there. Not a good beginner project. Pay a hobbyists in your area to restore it if you want in the future. Your solution is fine with me. Its all reversible. You made that clear in the video.

@SouthernGinger 6 лет назад

Great idea man! love it! Nice LED touch.

@DaleTrevors 4 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@ScrapwoodCity 6 лет назад

Awesome vintage project!

@tuckerkai750 3 года назад

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

@iragary8787 3 года назад

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

@69virgin1966 6 лет назад

Steve that looks fantastic!! Sounds great to. I may know someone who can help you fix/repair the radio. The biggest problem is that he is in Michigan. Let me know what you think. Good luck in what ever you decide to do. Thanks for sharing

@Dcey-cy2wc 6 лет назад

This is a really great idea Steve. I love the led on the Bluetooth insert. My dad has a a radio similar to this, it was his dad's. I was told that it was bought in 1946 and the thing still works ( not very good mind you) lol. Anyway great video Steve I really enjoyed it.

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thanks Thomas! That's cool that y'all have that radio. Hope to fix this one someday.

@Dcey-cy2wc 6 лет назад

Steve Carmichael That would be great if you could fix it. Maybe it could be a good project for you one day.

@sumosprojects 6 лет назад

Brilliant idea Steve, you did it much justice 👍

@MRrwmac 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@MRrwmac 6 лет назад

Steve Carmichael Yea, That is a difficult choice!

@oldtimegamer2.098 5 месяцев назад

Sometimes I do wonder how many old radios like that one is left in the world

@projekt6_official 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thanks! I hope to get it working sometime.

@StevenHopkins-hp3wb Год назад

Great Job! Can you put a link on the web so we can get a materials list (bluetooth speaker, extension cord, etc.)? Thanks!

@SteveCarmichael Год назад

Thanks! Affiliate link to the Oontz Bluetooth speaker: amzn.to/2Evtbbh Affiliate link to LED USB Extension Cable: amzn.to/2HfcTkB

@wendellporter4875 5 лет назад

i restore alot of tube based electronics that chassis is quite easy to restore and get it working again

@SteveCarmichael 5 лет назад

I just installed a bluetooth speaker kit in the radio housing. It's much better now. Still have the chassis though.

@ctech24 Год назад

Nice project!

@CrossCutCreations 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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.

@barryroberts6470 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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.

@seanmccoy3523 4 года назад

Cool radio I restore tube radios and I recently pay for a console philco radio started working on it found the IF stage in the radio was unfixable and not worth it so I'm gonna convert the thing for Bluetooth that's when I found ur video and if u need help fixing ur radio I would love to help because thay make AM transmitters for old radios and the Tube radios sound better than you think

@SteveCarmichael 4 года назад

Thanks Sean! I eventually took out the BT speaker and installed a BT speaker kit in this Philco cabinet. I like it much better. I even figured out a way to mount the knobs, switches, lights, and jacks in the existing holes without modifying the cabinet. I still have the old chassis and knobs where I could restore it, but not sure what to do with it.

@BrunoBsso 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 6 лет назад

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

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@paradoxsurvival 5 лет назад

Great video! Those paper capacitors definitely have to go. I’ve had them start smoking and smelling in some of my older equipment. 😂

@disabledwoodworker 6 лет назад

Fantastic looking project Steve!

@SteveCarmichael 6 лет назад

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

@janglaceras5253 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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