Our Projects - 1942 Firestone Air Chief radio

Here's another project that might interest some, a 1942 Firestone Air Chief radio "The Cavalcade" model.

Radio removed from cabinet.

Internal antenna.

Painted glass radio dial

Front of the radio as received from the client.

Veneer damage caused by storage in damp conditions.

Cover panel for speaker removed.

Reattaching repaired base frame.

Reattachment of loose veneer on side panel.

Opposite end of veneer panel patch.

Additonal work on base and side panel

First layer of veneer patch to mixing section.

Second layer of veneer panel patch.

Original finish removed.

The speaker panel with fabric removed.

Replacement fabric installed.

Lacquer finish applied and speaker panel reinstalled.

Before and after cleaning of knobs.

Push button panel cover cleaned and polished.

Before and after push button tuner cleaning.

Painted tuning faceplate cleaned.

Interior components reinstalled.

Side view of completed cabinet.

Original adverisement for the radio, purchased price $69.95!

My grandparents' 1931 floor radio looks better than new thanks to these folks. Rich did a fabulous job of revitalizing the cabinetry, replacing missing trim, and making all the damages "disappear." He even added some speaker fabric and a light inside to make the dial light up again. He also spruced up a small S&H Green Stamps shelf I had. Price was reasonable, work is excellent. Rich is a great guy. I will definitely take all future projects there!

- Debi W.