The Old Radio Garage

Collecting vintage tube radios transcends being merely a hobby; it’s an intriguing exploration of history. It links us to the past and honors the remarkable craftsmanship that has faded over the years. For numerous enthusiasts, these radios represent the golden age of design and technology, with each piece narrating its own tale. In this post, we will delve into the reasons for the increasing interest in vintage tube radios, the distinctive features that set them apart, and h

There’s something truly magical about the warm glow of a vintage radio, isn’t there? That soft hum, the crackle before a broadcast, and...

There’s something magical about the warm glow of a vintage radio dial, the gentle hum of tubes coming to life, and the crackle of a...

There’s something truly magical about the warm glow of a vintage radio, isn’t there? That soft hum, the crackle before a song begins, and...

There’s something truly magical about the warm glow of a vintage radio dial and the crackling sound of a classic tube radio coming back...

After several months, here's the finished Opus 6. For more click here.

The Opus 6 was taken apart and each part was cleaned separately. The chassis top was lubricated and recapped, the backplate of the dial...

Recently, I began the restoration process on this Opus 6. It was in good original condition when I found it, but it requires a thorough...

The completed project. It sounds as good as it looks.

The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested, panel lights replaced, all resistors tested and several replaced. The treble potentiometer...

Using the chassis from the original set the first thing I do is clean it! The chassis complete with years of dust and grime! The chassis...

A client asked me to repair and restore a radio that's been in his family for decades. Sometime in the past a burning candle caused a...

Here is the finished radio. It plays as well as it looks! See the full description and purchasing information here.

I will replace the cord on this radio. The original design uses a plug in connector when the back is applied. After 65 years this wire...

Cleaned and polished knobs

Once the chassis is cleaned, I replace any bad capacitors and resistors based on a visual inspection. Anything that looks like its...

Here's the replacement glass dial plate. I had this sitting in the parts pile from years ago. Here are the dial knobs before cleaning. ...

The first step is to take the set completely apart and clean everything. The chassis goes outside and I use a low powered leaf blower to...

This is my next full restoration project. This is the same model as shown on the banner of my homepage and it is an awesome looking...