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This article is from the Antique Radios And Phonographs FAQ, by Hank van Cleef vancleef@netcom with numerous contributions by others.

59 p3 Where can I get tubes, electronic parts, knobs, dial lenses, grille cloth, schematics, literature, refinishing supplies, etc.?

Periodicals--

a. "Antique Radio Classified" (monthly), PO Box 2-V32, Carlisle,
MA 01741, (508)371-0512: Classified ads, radio supplier ads,
articles, meet announcements.

b. "The Old Timer's Bulletin" (quarterly, with membership in
Antique Wireless Association), dues $12.00. Contact AWA, Box E,
Breesport, NY 14816. High quality publication chock full of
articles on all areas of vintage radio, including broadcast,
communications, telegraph, TV, etc.

c. "The Radio Collector" (monthly), PO Box 1306, Evanston,
IL 60204-1306, (708)869-5016: published by Marc Ellis, antique
radio columnist for "Popular Electronics" for many years.
Regular features include repair and restoration advice, vintage
book reviews, company chronicles, Q&A, classifieds. $20.00/yr.
Highly recommended.

d. "Radio Age" (monthly, with membership in Mid-Atlantic Antique
Radio Club), dues $20.00. Contact MAARC, Roy Morgan, PO Box
1362, Washington Grove, MD 20880. "Radio Age" was its own
publication until its recent merger with the "MAARC Newsletter".

e. Electric Radio (monthly). Box 57, Hesperus, CO 81236. Published
by Barry and Shirley Wiseman. This is an amateur radio
magazine. Editorial policy is "Our primary interest is in
"... vintage equipment/operating with an emphasis on AM, but
articles on SSB and CW are also needed."

f. There are many radio clubs across the US, each with its own
newsletter!

Refinishing supplies--
#1 and #6 supply all manner of chemicals (fillers, polishers,
lacquers, etc.) for refinishing both wood and plastic cabinets.

Repair and restoration services--
There is probably a collector's club near you that can steer you
towards an individual in your area who works on vintage equipment.
Otherwise, if shipping your radio is an option for you, try the
following:
a. For Your Listening Pleasure, 368 Clinton St., Binghamton,
NY 13905, (607)797-0066. Four levels of restoration are
available, from "working order only" to "museum quality"!
b. #3 and #4 do repairs--not sure about cabinet restorations.
c. Sunrise Services, 2343 Ballycastle, Dallas, TX 75228,
(214)328-4249. Radio cabinet refinishing, wood or plastic.
d. Check "Antique Radio Classified" for countless ads for this
type of service!

 

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