I would appreciate any help in fixing this radio. When I examine the Riders info, I get more confused -
A. What's the special antenna referenced?
B. What type of wood veneer was used on the table model radios ?
C. Was the original power cord one with the rubber-covered conductors wrapped in fabric ?
D. In the original setup, did the power cord and speaker leads come out on opposite sides of the rear apron ?
E. Did the radio have a back on it ?

I am far from a radio restorer, but I did find a pic of the back of a model 37-620 - I don't know if it is any help tou you.

http://radiotiques.com/pictures/forsale/327b.jpg

:I would appreciate any help in fixing this radio. When I examine the Riders info, I get more confused -
:A. What's the special antenna referenced?
:B. What type of wood veneer was used on the table model radios ?
:C. Was the original power cord one with the rubber-covered conductors wrapped in fabric ?
:D. In the original setup, did the power cord and speaker leads come out on opposite sides of the rear apron ?
:E. Did the radio have a back on it ?
:

Thanks for the info. I'll "l@@k" into it.

:I am far from a radio restorer, but I did find a pic of the back of a model 37-620 - I don't know if it is any help tou you.
:
:http://radiotiques.com/pictures/forsale/327b.jpg
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::I would appreciate any help in fixing this radio. When I examine the Riders info, I get more confused -
::A. What's the special antenna referenced?
::B. What type of wood veneer was used on the table model radios ?
::C. Was the original power cord one with the rubber-covered conductors wrapped in fabric ?
::D. In the original setup, did the power cord and speaker leads come out on opposite sides of the rear apron ?
::E. Did the radio have a back on it ?
::

Unfortunately or fortunately, whichever way you want to look at it, rubber cord is not available anymore as far as I can see. I love the stuff, but can't find replacements for it. Brown extension cords with heavy gauge lamp cord that closely resembles the dimentions of the rubber cord will look fine from a distance. Still, this cord has numbers and letters stamped on it which the original cord did not, and it doesn't have that wonderful bounce. If the radio doesn't have a bakelite plug fastened to the cord (the type with screws), but instead has a molded rubber plug, sometimes you can pull the prongs out of the plug and force the new cord into the plug. Then you solder the new cord to the prongs (each wire goes to each prong). Do a neat job so that the solder and wire does not distort the shape of the plug (no globs). Force the prongs back into the plug. This can make a modern plastic cord look rather authentic from a small distance. Going over the plastic with sand paper so that it is dull in appearance will also improve the look. If the plug is the Belden type, there is a rubber spacer between the prongs that is pulled out so that the plug can be disassembled. Solder the new cord to the prongs in an appropriate manner and then reassemble the plug.

I love rubber cord as I've said before, but unfortunately it is easily and very quickly damaged (sometimes in less than a year) if exposed to moisture, sunlight, heat, or petroleum products.

On this particular Philco radio and a lot of the other Philco radios produced during this period, cloth covered cord will look wonderful even if it is not original. Cloth cord in many colors can be found at www.sundialwire.com. The insulation over the wires can be had in either rubber or p.v.c. plastic material. The p.v.c. material is stiffer, but does not deteriorate like natural rubber. However, do not be as fearful of natural rubber in a cloth cord, as the cloth tends to protect the rubber to some degree. Such a cord, however, if the rubber starts to deteriorate, will be a hazard if immersed in water. Cracks in the rubber which cannot be seen will allow water to touch the wiring. It is always wise to keep cords dry regardless of what they are made of.

Another company that sells cloth cord in brown is www.tubesandmore.com. Also, Goldman's Department Store here in Milwaukee sells many colors of cloth cord (black, white, gold, brown, tan). The store is rather old (over 100 years) and I doubt they are on the web. You'd have to visit the store to get wire from them. They probably get their wire from some source like Sundialwire.com anyway.

Thomas