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Hello John. One step at a time. Wifey says good going John. George B

I repaired the speaker in my Eddystone radio using your method a few months ago. Worked a treat!

John - what are you using to seal the inside?

Grate video Jhone.

Hi John, from watching your videos over the years , I learned how to read a schematic and to use a highlight pen to trace through when checking out components. Thankyou for that my friend,

Tell em John, there have been radios that I worked on for months on and off, because there were weird issues or just a mess, YOU DON"T GIVE UP!

On the next video, could you include the link for the Antique Radio Forum, in the video description? Google's results are confusing.

Centrex by Pioneer was a budget prices entry level audio brand spearheaded by audio giant PIONEER back in the 70's. I was proud owner of a ,centrex compact system with top mounted BSR changer back in 1975. My Dad purchased it for me for 500. U.S.D. Quite a big purchase for a spoiled 15 y.o. son. It was a truly great sounding system. A tad much for a young kid. I enjoyed it through disco era, playing it loud, pushing the 2 way Pioneer speakers to their limita. IT was a great started system with big sound. Thanks Father. I love you forever. You were a great and generous father. 😊😊❤

Hi John, You're a person of ingenuity. Regards, PB.

I'm learning from you but I have a conundrum with a '38 Zenith I'm working on (5R312). The parts list shows 7 resistors and I've got 12 under the chassis. I can see that the wire wound resistor is missing but come in! Who's been in this? I've got great reception from 550 to about 900. Then I've got dead spots includinga 50,000 watt station. Checked the IF, spot on. Checked 600 and 1400 spot on. Caps are replaced so now going thru resistors. I've found some three times above and some two times down. Checked the colors and made sure. Wow. This is hard. And on top of that got some new bad resistors that don't check out. Gotta love this hobby when you can't trust the old and the new. Thank God for schematics!! Can't wait for next video.

Photo of your red toe nails? John, thanks for another video! Frank

Hello John. I like the pill bottle idea. Fits just right. Thought I could smell chicken soup while I watched this video. George B

Looking forward to the restoration. Thanks for the schematic tutorial 👍

Telling jokes while you cook you could be Justin Wilson.

REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS JOHN ! KEEP THEM COMING !.

John-glad to see a mish-mash. I've probably watched all of yours, always interesting. We use rotisserie chicken for stew and soup. Good stuff. We even make chicken salad with them. It has been in the mid- 90's with humidity up here in New England the past few weeks with booming thunderstorms some afternoons and power outages. Reminds of my days there in AR. Take care, Harry

Wifey was quite the looker back in the day !

Although I could never eat some of the Asian dishes you prepared in the past, I very much enjoyed the videos. Please crank out some more videos like this one! What favorite food have you not had in a long time? That usually motivates me! I really loved all the Blackstone grille videos! Frank

IRONCLAD!

The cumin and turmeric was that a good addition to your soup? When it comes to soup I like the vegetables cut pretty small and more meat than vegetables. The wife once made a stew and I had to eat for half an hour before finding a piece of meat. I called Cracker Jack Stew and the prize was the piece meat at the bottom. Take care.

John, you're NO Julia Child 🤣🤣

Hi John! I've been working through your carb rebuild series for the 4100 on the Thunderbird. I rebuilt the thing about 15 years ago, and it's run fairly well ever since, but she started squirting fuel outside, so it was time. I know I didn't pay nearly as much attention last time, so your insights are invaluable! Very well done! I've delved deeper into your other videos and I have to say, I'm very pleased to find you still going strong! You're a fun watch and take on some pretty tough stuff. Great job, we'll keep coming back!! Thanks again from Tx.

Nice Job !

Hi John, I wonder whether when these radios were being originally produced, the workers doing the assembly soldered those capacitors the way they did simply for speed of production rather than have to spend time doing a neat job! Just a thought!

Another great educational vid that actually shows the work! I don't mind long videos if I'm learning... Looking forward to the next one... Thanks- Harry

Hello John. I enjoyed the video. If you run out of flux, can you use ear wax? They look the same. LOL. George B

Excellent explanation of capacitors. Is Dr evil would say billions.. of electrons.

Hey Joe great videos on the 66 Thunderbird! I was wondering where the drain plug is located on the original gas tank and the new one? Also can you reuse the old filler tube seal o-ring if reusing the old gas tank? Is the vent line on top of the gas tank on the new and old one as well? thank you! 😉

Hi John Was wondering about the status of the Hustler antenna. Up and running?

Hi John, my old buddy. Good to see ya out there!! I've been mostly out of YT for a couple years but I'm back again. See ya! -- Atco

edie had the older tube version

me like SUMMER PLACE

The Wildcat uses a GE C650 if the original is fitted.

John I agree with you about Gary and nice job on the Phono !

Grate video John

Hello John. Nice finishing touches on those projects. I thought my tinnitus was getting worse, but it must have been those loud cicadas! George B

I agree - Gary is top notch

Nice little unit. I've got a small collection myself. And by the way, I liked the Manfred Mann 45! Reminds me of when I was a kid.

Nice one John! My grandma had a GE turntable. not a wildcat but it was a mono player with a radio in the front. it was green plastic. Never have been able to find another one

great camera work ! 😂🤣

Both boots are vacuum seals! My bakelite plastic was broken. I very carefully and specially repaired it with slow cure JB Weld. ! Hope you get it to work.

I just did my 65 Monaco Booster. That bayonet mount has a rubber valve behind it.

Nice Job Joe I bought a bunch of those motor grommets from Jim too great guy !

I thought I was watching RadioTVPhonoNut for a minute. If one has any questions, Brian can usually answer them! I hope he is in good health! Frank

John, I have this speaker, but in better condition than the one you got. I have to tell you a funny story, I was helping a Silent Key estate that contained a New in the box hammerlund speaker. I sold it to a nice old ham that I knew was starting to downsize his collection. So I asked him, why are you buying a speaker? His reply was, when I die, I plan on being cremated and my ashes will be buried in this speaker! That way I still can communicate with my favorite hobby!

i love your attention to detail john.

John its been a long time it good yo see you again I have missed you so much you have made my day

Hello John. Looks like a cute little radio. Should be a piece of cake to get going. George B

You're a good Grandfather setting up that player for your granddaughter John. I think you should consider replacing the stylus on that cartridge as well. They recommend that you change it about every 300 hours of playback and being that it's used you've no idea how worn it is. There are many sellers on eBay that specialize in needles (stylus) and cartridges. Your records will thank you and Taylor Swift will thank you!🤣

I think those are from the 70's. I got one around 1971, a light tan unit. I used it for several years but the turntable was a little fast in playing back everything. It's sound lacked any kind of base response, I pulled the speakers off and added speaker wire and put the speakers under my bed. Sounded a whole lot better. I ended up selling it in 1975 when I bought a Panasonic Stereo with turntable and cassette deck. I still have that unit and use it daily. Mark G