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captainmoody 11-13-2009, 12:01 PM Finally got to the 1963 Philco combo today, replaced the 6BK4 and got the hv stabilized. Now the pic is good with excellent color, but the contacts in the tuner are just plain worn out. Cleaning did nothing. Does anyone still rebuild these?
If I hold it slightly off channel, the pic is perfect with no snow. (One of the wafer switches has deep grooves worn in the contacts)
bgadow 11-13-2009, 12:19 PM As far as I know Louis Stangle at Quality Tuner in Texas is still doing them, at least part time. 903-753-3204. You might have to call in the evening as I think he has another job during the day.
captainmoody 11-13-2009, 01:25 PM Thanks Bryan!
sampson159 11-13-2009, 02:48 PM looks great.martin at united tuner still does rebuilds here in columbus ohio.i thinl its 20-25 dollars.been awhile as i do my own.seen him a year ago and he is still dabbling around the business.love those philco fords!
DaveWM 11-13-2009, 03:39 PM tried united tuner
United Tuner Repair
1230 Courtland Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
614-299-8863
not a working number.
DaveWM 11-13-2009, 03:40 PM As far as I know Louis Stangle at Quality Tuner in Texas is still doing them, at least part time. 903-753-3204. You might have to call in the evening as I think he has another job during the day.
Tried that one Bryan, not a working number :tears:
DaveWM 11-13-2009, 03:44 PM United Tuner Repair
520 E Starr Ave
Columbus, OH 43201 Map
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That one works :yes:
bgadow 11-15-2009, 09:59 PM His website is still up, but the domain name is for sale:sigh:
Digital is probably the culprit?
http://qualitytuner.com/
DaveWM 11-15-2009, 10:24 PM yea I tried the number (even the fax) none worked. I wonder if any body in Texas could check it out to see if he is still working there?
I am going to try calling the guy in Ohio tomorrow.
sampson159 11-16-2009, 11:00 AM his name is martin.has done tuners for many years and also does restoration on old radios and jukeboxes.very good at what he does.you wont be disappointed.
captainmoody 11-16-2009, 11:02 AM I ended up repairing the tuner myself with contacts from another parts unit. It ended up being a weekend project..Yikes! What a PITA!
DaveWM 11-16-2009, 12:44 PM just got off the phone with him, sound like a great guy (Martin), My tuner will be off to him next week!
drh4683 11-16-2009, 01:41 PM Louis Stangle is gone? NO!!!!! He was the best! He rebuilt numerous tuners for me over the past few years and always did a great job. He used to work for Sarkies Tarzan back in the 60's from what he told me. I have some other contact numbers for him at the house including all of my old repair bills, I'll have to dig them up and see.
Its good to know atleast there is another rebuilder out there yet.
drh4683 11-16-2009, 01:45 PM Finally got to the 1963 Philco combo today, replaced the 6BK4 and got the hv stabilized. Now the pic is good with excellent color, but the contacts in the tuner are just plain worn out. Cleaning did nothing. Does anyone still rebuild these?
If I hold it slightly off channel, the pic is perfect with no snow. (One of the wafer switches has deep grooves worn in the contacts)
Is that channel 9 from canadia?
captainmoody 11-16-2009, 02:33 PM Is that channel 9 from canadia?
I was using the converter box, it was on ch 7 wherever that is now in digital land!
drh4683 11-16-2009, 03:23 PM Well, atleast with the snowy picture you can pretend you are watching OTA analog like the "good old days"....
zenithfan1 11-16-2009, 06:16 PM LOL. Sometimes I turn the antenna on my channel 6 modulator so it's kinda snowy on the garage roundie, the house tvs pick it up strong no matter what. It is just like the good 'ol days :D
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