1955 Astor Radio Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
  • Hello and welcome folks
    In this restoration I'm repairing / restoring a 1955 Astor Vintage Radio for a friend with limited cash to spend.
    I was instructed to only do the minimal work required to get this running.
    The radio is running but it should of had all the capacitors replaced and resistors checked.
    I'm sure there will be some die hard radio buffs out there that will tell me I have done something wrong in this video
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    #Restoration #Antique #radio
    Save money by restoring old radios and make some cash on the side. This could be a side hustle to make a little extra cash on the side.

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  • @Austeration
    @Austeration  Год назад +8

    Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, very much appreciate. Please check out some of my other projects like this one if you have time ruclips.net/video/Ip1N7HSM2GI/видео.htmlsi=LWRSwLwla52p5Lfm

    • @TikaramSharma-gg4bl
      @TikaramSharma-gg4bl 10 месяцев назад +2

      On

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  10 месяцев назад

      @@TikaramSharma-gg4bl On what ?

    • @myradiovideos
      @myradiovideos 10 месяцев назад

      We watch outback Opal hunters on the History Channel!! Interesting stuff!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  10 месяцев назад

      @@myradiovideos is that an Australian show ? Filmed at coober pedy by chance ?

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Год назад +12

    The only thing I like better than old radios is watching them refurbished and workings again. I’m old enough to remember this new. Beautiful job!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching. Does it look as good as they did coming off the factory floor ?
      So your not that old then 😁 👍👍

  • @teariana1
    @teariana1 Год назад +15

    Gotta love multipurpose products like Brasso! Thankfully the part with all the lettering just needed a little cleaning, lovely results. Your series has given me so many great ideas.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Barbara and taking the time to leave a comment. Yes that Brasso is magic stuff. My series ?

  • @richardluce775
    @richardluce775 Год назад +49

    The warm glow of the dial with the faint smell of dust baking off vacuum tubes. Priceless.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +5

      Thanks for watching Richard. Is that smell something that brings back a memory for you ?

    • @paulomenezes1084
      @paulomenezes1084 Год назад +2

      7

    • @honkybear666
      @honkybear666 Год назад +1

      Sound like a line from “Christmas Story” not a movie that has ever been shown in Australis as I am an ex-pat

    • @dpgohil4681
      @dpgohil4681 Год назад +2

      ❤super old radio 🎉

    • @victordiaz944
      @victordiaz944 Год назад +1

      ​@@Austerationy noom

  • @deebee3901
    @deebee3901 2 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful. I sold a very similar one last year with a clock and an alarm - AWA Radiola. Almost made me cry watching this old girl come back to life! Amazing!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 месяца назад

      @@deebee3901 Aww I bet your probably sad to have seen it go. I have many more radios that I need to make a start on

    • @deebee3901
      @deebee3901 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Austeration Yes mate - big regret. I have only one valve radio left. A WWII German one (with Swastika) . Sadly it has stopped working. A gem.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 месяца назад +1

      @@deebee3901 oh wow that's probably worth a bit then. Best not to plug it in again and try it or you could do more damage. I'm sure there are some enthusiast your way that could get it running if you wanted.

  • @j.l.emerson592
    @j.l.emerson592 Год назад +9

    No criticism here. My nostalgia levels skyrocketed when I saw the tube tester. My only 'criticism' is that you allowed the owner/client to dictate the level of the restoration. Yes, I know that this is your livelihood, but dang! I would have LOVED to see a full restoration!!! The old electronics are surprisingly durable & reliable. I'm not at all surprised to see that radio required only minimal repairs to be restored to operating condition. Good job!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +7

      Thank you once again J.L yes it would have been nice to do the caps, many people watching this video has commented about the same thing. When I do replace the caps I like to pull the guts out of the old ones and insert new ones so the appearance is original. It's time consuming but very interesting to watch. Most people watching though have no idea and I think it would have gone over their heads. Thanks for your comments they are always appreciated 👍

  • @pablomonterorodriguez2410
    @pablomonterorodriguez2410 Год назад +4

    Señor: que alegría da contemplar la recuperación de un aparato que funciona con lámparas en plena época de los transistores y de los microchips. Es usted un maestro!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Muchas gracias me alegro que lo hayas disfrutado. Por favor, echa un vistazo a algunos de mis otros proyectos cuando tengas tiempo.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад

      🇧🇷👍

  • @jrl241055
    @jrl241055 Год назад +6

    My father worked for Astor as a radio Engineer some of his first work on valve radios was to upgrade some of the Astor Mickey component design.
    You do great work thanks for the inspiration to do a restore on mine.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Wow that's a great story. I imagine you picked up lots of knowledge from watching him work. Thanks for watching and leaving a lovely message 👍

  • @Fruity_lexia
    @Fruity_lexia 2 года назад +17

    I very much enjoyed this video. My father was a radio mechanic from the late 40s through the 50s, and later worked on early computers for IBM here in Oz...your video brought back many memories for me - thank you 😊

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +4

      You are most welcome 😀 I'm glad you enjoyed it and that it brought back some special memories for you. I appreciate you watching and leaving such a lovely comment.
      Please check out some of my other projects when you have time.

  • @alh2442
    @alh2442 Год назад +3

    Brings back memories of my childhood of my dad listening each evening at 7 to the ABC news read by (spelling may not be right) Peter Dore-Smith on the Astor sitting on top of the fridge. Early 60s I reckon. Thanks for the memories.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and sharing your childhood memories AI H. I love hearing stories like this.
      Check out some of my other work when you get time 👍

  • @Drinksfromtap
    @Drinksfromtap Год назад +14

    Very nice, I see so many other “restorers” just absolutely ruin things by over-restoring or just plain making them into effectively a new object with a couple old parts, but this was very respectfully done and made it look nice and function well without losing its original character. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Drinksfromtap, very much appreciated.
      Most radios do need a lot of work but this one will be mainly just for show. Please check out some of my other projects if you have the time ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html
      This is my latest 👍

    • @DS-bi3fz
      @DS-bi3fz Год назад

      except for hacking off an original cord... that was sad

  • @rosascreativeworks5403
    @rosascreativeworks5403 2 года назад +23

    In a lot of ways its cool to see a vintage piece exhibiting all the beauty its original design was intended to have . Excellent work.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Rosas that's very kind of you to say and thanks for watching. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing and check out some of my other work.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад

      🇧🇷

  • @RaggedyAtom
    @RaggedyAtom 6 месяцев назад +1

    These Astors are rare as hell! Even the Diamond Dot Astor radios are mythical in rarity! It's just pure genius of the design of the radio, and it even tells you what state you want to tune in on based on the letter abbreviations.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks RaggedyAtom hope you enjoyed the video 👍

  • @stephenkent8903
    @stephenkent8903 Год назад +3

    Beautiful restoration of a radio that's as old as I am! I still have my Radio Shack Realistic radio that was a birthday present in the 1960s from my mom and dad! Still works.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +3

      Thanks for watching and sharing your story Stephen, very much appreciated. Radio Shack, even I remember those days. I bet your radio is still in excellent condition 👍

    • @stephenkent8903
      @stephenkent8903 Год назад +1

      @@Austeration excellent condition???? Well the top of the antique is broken off, but still can get a radio station. Probably needs a cleaning.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +3

      @@stephenkent8903 well that's not too bad for its age. Did the radio come with a leather outer case at all ?

    • @stephenkent8903
      @stephenkent8903 Год назад +1

      @@Austeration yes it is a gold leather

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +3

      @@stephenkent8903 I think I probably have something very similar that I got when I was a lad

  • @trek60
    @trek60 Год назад

    This is first site like this that actually CLEANED up the project the others just get them operating and I find this makes there the job complete. Great job.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Trek60 your comment is very much appreciated. The jobs not complete unless it's all been done. Please check out some of my other projects when you have some time. 👍

  • @RI-ns8wz
    @RI-ns8wz Год назад +8

    A 1955 radio with variable reluctance tuning? Really a finding! Nice video, I sometimes restore an old valve radio just for fun, and this was quite a good job!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thanks very much for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time ruclips.net/video/MLdA117iXN0/видео.html

  • @edfranco3934
    @edfranco3934 Год назад +13

    Restoration is an art! Beautiful device!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching Ed, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects if you have time ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html
      You might like this one 👍

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад

      🇧🇷👍

  • @rustyshadesrestoration
    @rustyshadesrestoration 2 года назад +51

    Beautiful restoration buddy! I love vintage radios and you really saved this Astor! Cheers 🍻 👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +3

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I was lucky it didn't have any major problems, Nothing worse than chasing electrical faults.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад

      🇧🇷

  • @davedoughty1213
    @davedoughty1213 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow!!! This looks like a new radio!!! Your electronic skills and restoration expertise have produced a great result!! The old radios had character and classic lines. You did a formidable job!! Thanks for sharing your skills and video with us!! The Old Army Scout…

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Dave, haven't heard from you in a while. This was certainly a fun project. I think I should be doing more projects like this one.

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere Год назад +7

    I love that style! That radio came out great!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thanks very much for watching, glad you like it. Please check out some of my other projects ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

  • @sawantvilas5277
    @sawantvilas5277 Год назад

    We were having 2 band Bush make transistor and 2 in 1 Philips make radio in 1980 - 90 era. All sweet memories I brought back of those golden days. 😊😊😊 Nice video. Thanks. 🙏🏻

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Sawant glad you enjoyed it and that it brought back some good memories. 👍

  • @davidfierce1136
    @davidfierce1136 Год назад +9

    Loved it! Both the restoration and the quiet that accompanied it.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks David, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. I like this one. ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад

      🇧🇷

  • @axiomist4488
    @axiomist4488 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful finished product . I grew up in the 50s in Cuba and all we had was a radio, in which I heard many great shows of adventure and even the beginnings of Rock 'n Roll . My mom would listen to some soap operas at night. Warm memories of those times and of the tubes getting brighter when you turned it on . Had to wait for them to warm up before it came on . I think those radios were beautiful and still are. Would love to have one but radio today is nothing but garbage and commercials. 'd be nice to have one that picked up those old shows, like the one in the Twilight Zone episode ! = )

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your story. How cool would that be if you could pick up something from the past. Here in Australia we can still pick up some small community channels. They might be the closest thing these days to what you describe. You need to find your self an old radio and have it repaired. Check out some of my other videos if you have time 👍

  • @emelierose1472
    @emelierose1472 Год назад +5

    Very beautiful restoration well done 🙏👍

    • @emelierose1472
      @emelierose1472 Год назад

      👏👏👏👏👏👋🙏👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks very much Emelie, glad you liked it.
      Please check out some of my other projects when you have time ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

  • @thomashiggins4923
    @thomashiggins4923 Год назад +2

    Beautiful restoration. Brasso metal polish to shine up elderly plastic/bakelite - that's a new one for me. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for the video. Tom (from France).

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Hi Tom from France, greetings from Australia. Yes Brasso is magic I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other work when you have time. ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 2 года назад +5

    Nice Job! I'm thinking of buying one like it. Lovely to see those old tubes lit up!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Peter, very much appreciated. You should get one. I really want to find an un repairable one and put Google or Alexa inside.
      If you haven't already please consider Subscribing for more 👍

  • @sylhayes8152
    @sylhayes8152 Год назад

    So much fun watching how careful you are.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Syl, very much appreciated 👍

  • @calamarcalamarich576
    @calamarcalamarich576 Год назад +4

    Al final que guapa la radio ha quedado 👍

  • @rcmac206
    @rcmac206 Год назад +1

    That's an awesome lightbulb limiter

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks you very much for watching 👍

  • @georgebrown8312
    @georgebrown8312 Год назад +11

    That is cool. You did a good job of making that old radio playing again. It looks much better too. Excellent work.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks George. Very much appreciated.
      Please check out some of my other projects
      ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

    • @adesaputra5451
      @adesaputra5451 Год назад

      Yutup

  • @Fardeenfarwest
    @Fardeenfarwest Год назад +4

    I really appreciate your work.
    Giving life with this vintage radio 📻.
    Well done ♥️

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thanks Fardeen, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other work when you have time. This is one of my favorites ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад +2

      🇧🇷

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 2 года назад +5

    Wow great job .you are a man of great skills.....ps good old Brasso...

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Brian that's much appreciated. I know right, Brasso is good for everything 😁

    • @rubypinza1351
      @rubypinza1351 Год назад

      Salamat sa iyong suporta. Ang radyo ay ilang dekada na ang nakalipas!

  • @arvindsinghbisht3652
    @arvindsinghbisht3652 Год назад +1

    Wow , very excellent job. My father also had a "Bush" transistor purchased in1965.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Arvind, sharing your memory, very much appreciated.
      Please check out some of my other projects when wmt have time.

    • @UdaySingh-cg3rw
      @UdaySingh-cg3rw Год назад

      Where is that ?? Does it works still

  • @LittleRestorers
    @LittleRestorers 2 года назад +4

    You are a man of many talents my friend. Am scared to touch anything electronics 🤭. That looks fantastic. Now you have something to listen to in the workshop 😉 👍 👩‍🔧

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thanks very much buddy 😁 I only started playing around with radios about 2 years ago. I have about 10 of them now. You should never be scared to try new things.
      It's a pity the old radios only have AM stations.

  • @davewhiteman8353
    @davewhiteman8353 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice job. Hope that radio has sentimental value to someone.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 месяца назад

      @@davewhiteman8353 I believe it did. Thanks for watching.

  • @oscaroses1278
    @oscaroses1278 Год назад +7

    Hay más elegancia y gusto en lo antiguo felicidades gran trabajo

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Oscar, very much appreciated.
      Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. 👍

  • @chriskythreotis4686
    @chriskythreotis4686 Год назад +1

    Very nice restoration…..well done 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @a.p.a.woodmetal3412
    @a.p.a.woodmetal3412 2 года назад +4

    Good evening my friend 🙂. Cool upgrade. You brougt it back to life . Congratulations.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thanks APA much appreciated 😀

  • @simonlunt353
    @simonlunt353 2 года назад +2

    Very nice sir the cotton covered wire very well though off l love to see these old values radios and amps and the bakelite came up very well 👌

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Simon, very much appreciated 👍

  • @TheParkAttendant
    @TheParkAttendant Год назад +8

    The click, as you turned the radio on. The lights of the dail immediately coming on. The slow glow coming out of the back of the radio as the tubes were warming up. Then the hum coming from the speaker, followed by the music from the station. Turning the tuning knob to find another station. Hearing faint far off sound of other radio stations. Then the loud squeals and hums of radio interference coming off the neighborhood radios. Then finding that next station and sitting back to The Shadow, or Dragnet, or Ma and Pa Kettle. These were the Golden Age of Radio.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +3

      Very well written and very accurate Ozwald, I like it. I think you nailed the whole process. Kids of today will never know.

    • @TheParkAttendant
      @TheParkAttendant Год назад +1

      @@Austeration sorry to take so long responding. If I can ever get my finances going. I'm going to try becoming a guest teacher and show off some of my antiques, including a working Radio.

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад +1

      🇧🇷

  • @anonymuswere
    @anonymuswere Год назад +1

    it still amazes me that the rest of the world can do restos on these kinds of antiques AND get the supplies to do so, while in the states, this stuff has long since gone in the skip or has been buried in a barn, garage, or storage shed for decades. even 80's and 90's electronics and consoles can be put back into working shape, while the US chucks everything.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks very much for watching. That's crazy it's all being thrown away. In Australia these sorts of things are very expensive to buy, even if they are damaged. There are still parts out there it's very surprising actually.
      Please check out some of my other projects If you have time. ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

    • @anonymuswere
      @anonymuswere Год назад +1

      @@Austeration The US is hitting that point, now, but the parts themselves, WHEN they're available, are prohibitively expensive or on perpetual backorder. it's also like the ONLY thing still salvageable in working order up here are cars...and that depends on the state you're in on whether or not you can :P

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      @@anonymuswere yes parts are very expensive, makes it very expensive to repair sometimes. It's hard to know when to stop some times.

  • @sergeytolstov956
    @sergeytolstov956 2 года назад +9

    Excellent restoration. You've given another life to this vintage radio.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Sergey, very much appreciated for your kind comments 😀

  • @krabahabibe7639
    @krabahabibe7639 Год назад

    Oh vous avez un précieux bijoux félicitations je n'ais pas réparé ce modèle depuis une belle lurette chapeau et merci encore pour cette vidéo.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Have you seen this Australian radio before have you ? Thanks for watching 👍

  • @LTMS
    @LTMS 2 года назад +3

    Very informative video, I learned a lot of new things, thanks for all the information you shared. Good job

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching LTMS I hope that it comes in handy one day 😀

  • @naderhumood
    @naderhumood Год назад +2

    Terrific keep it up Sir......I love the apprauch. Thank you very much indeed.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Nader, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍😀

  • @wojtas-4
    @wojtas-4 Год назад +4

    Wyśmienita robota😍 , dbałość o szczegóły i zachowanie oryginalności 😍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 😊 very much appreciated

  • @damianisel3598
    @damianisel3598 Год назад

    Excelente trabajo ..📻📻👏👏👏👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much 😊 please check out some of my other work like this one ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

    • @damianisel3598
      @damianisel3598 Год назад

      Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 📻📻🇦🇷🇦🇷👏👏👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      ​@@damianisel3598Greetings from Australia 🐨🦘🦘

  • @restorerestoration4705
    @restorerestoration4705 Год назад +4

    Beautiful work!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks did you watch it again or something ? This is your second comment lol

  • @dashrathrajguru4947
    @dashrathrajguru4947 2 года назад

    Nice kind neat lovely healthy restoration services done 3 cheers...Godspeed

  • @lukeolinger6000
    @lukeolinger6000 2 года назад +6

    Nice restoration! It looks like you could use some solder wick to absorb the old melted solder when replacing wires.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +4

      Hey thanks Luke, yes your correct I possibly should get some. I usually find the Solder Sucker does the job though. Handy little tool that.

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 2 года назад +3

    Nice vintage, well done. 👍👍👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much my friend, appreciated for your support. 😁👍

  • @hocinimahmoud6682
    @hocinimahmoud6682 Год назад

    In the 50s we have a vintage radio similar to this one .We sold it in the 70s to buy a tv set .Good memories .

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Hocini, I think for a while there you couldn't give these things away and now even the broken ones fetch a lot of money. Please check out some of my other projects

  • @ashokraju944
    @ashokraju944 Год назад +3

    My father purchased Telefunken Radio for Rs 500 [6$]in 1961, it was an interesting object and
    a surprise for my class and street mates Recently i found this masterpiece in a store yard in my house in disabled condition I kept it in a box, reminding me my parents

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching and sharing your memory ashok, very much appreciated.
      Those Telefunkel radios are an amazing piece of technology for their time. You should have it out on display regardless if it's working or not.
      Please check out some of my other projects if you have time 👍

    • @UdaySingh-cg3rw
      @UdaySingh-cg3rw Год назад

      That is a radio, opreted on 220 volt AC or it's a transistor radio opreted by cell??

    • @eziomonico7173
      @eziomonico7173 Год назад

      @@UdaySingh-cg3rw the comon radio iin the years 50/60 is valves and not operated in battery

    • @UdaySingh-cg3rw
      @UdaySingh-cg3rw Год назад

      @@eziomonico7173 but transistors was in use since 1950

    • @eziomonico7173
      @eziomonico7173 Год назад

      @@UdaySingh-cg3rw i have bud vo6a inch the trasmitterr. U S A 1955,the receiver Collins s 51 ÷1 U S A and the receiver Augusta Mf 564 Italy we are is valves

  • @willieckaslike
    @willieckaslike 2 года назад +2

    As far as I can see, you have done an excellent job here. Thank you for sharing.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, very much appreciated. Take a look at my latest project if you have time
      ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 2 года назад +8

    It works and looks 100% better and you did a fantastic job restoring it!!
    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up for the support of your channel

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thanks very much oneshot, appreciate your ongoing support 👍

    • @oneshotme
      @oneshotme 2 года назад

      @@Austeration You're very welcome!!

  • @mohammadzahangiralam1638
    @mohammadzahangiralam1638 Год назад +2

    Very good working 👍🎉🎉❤ Dhaka Bangladesh.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thank you for watching Mohammad 👍 please check out some of my other projects when you have time 😁

  • @TheDirge69
    @TheDirge69 2 года назад +4

    Really nice work!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      Thanks Dirge much appreciated. Bit different to my usual work so hope you enjoyed it.

  • @sanjeeviponturu8465
    @sanjeeviponturu8465 Год назад

    Very interesting to watch the restoration of old valve radios.Ihave a National Ekco E series radio but there is none in my place to restore. Thanks for the interesting video sir.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment. Have you tried searching on line for someone close to you that might be willing to take a look at yours.
      Please check out some of my other work if you see something interesting 👍

  • @topvideospa8333
    @topvideospa8333 2 года назад +3

    Excelente restauração
    Manteve tudo original 👏👏👏👏

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching 👍
      Please check out some of my other projects ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

    • @cristovaomartins5201
      @cristovaomartins5201 Год назад +2

      MUITO TOP !! TEM A MINHA IDADE.

  • @norbertcristia7134
    @norbertcristia7134 Год назад +1

    Awesome resto

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks very for much for watching Norbert.
      Please check out some of my other work 😆

  • @Restomaniac
    @Restomaniac 2 года назад +5

    Great work as always mate 👍 And super sweet radio 😊🤗

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for your kind words Resto, always appreciated 😁

  • @ЮРИЙШерстнев-ж4ъ
    @ЮРИЙШерстнев-ж4ъ Год назад +1

    Классный тостер!😮😊😊😊

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thank you 😂 it even cooks both sides

  • @DrHutOfHandcraft
    @DrHutOfHandcraft 2 года назад +3

    I love old radios! Great job mate 👍🏼

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching Dr Hut. This was a fun project but only half done. I wanted to show all the capacitors being replaced.

  • @ВадимКузнецов-з2й
    @ВадимКузнецов-з2й Год назад +2

    Был у меня подобный приёмник от отца остался, жаль, что при переезде в новую квартиру приемник остался на старом адресе хороший был приёмник для своего времени, и сегодня бы работал, радовал бы слух, молодец, что отреставрировал!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Большое спасибо, что посмотрели и поделились своей историей. Бьюсь об заклад, вы хотите, чтобы он у вас все еще был. Пожалуйста, посмотрите другие мои проекты, подобные этому ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

    • @ВадимКузнецов-з2й
      @ВадимКузнецов-з2й Год назад

      @@Austeration всё верно, но сейчас приемник уже не найти, в магазине видел похожий,-но он был уже современный и китайский!!!

  • @Donno308
    @Donno308 2 года назад +32

    Nice job on the radio, especially the cabinet. That came up very nicely! It’s a pity the owner only wanted you to get it going. I’m sure it would sound a lot better with those wax caps changed, and the filter caps too, just for safety. Anyway I subscribed as your other videos look interesting too.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +8

      Thanks for watching Don, very much appreciated. Yes I would have loved to have done that and shown a bit more of a restoration. I might do another radio at some point but at the moment I'm trying to mix it all up a bit. Thanks very much for Subscribing 👍

    • @josecarlossilva9689
      @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад

      🇧🇷

    • @cecilgore495
      @cecilgore495 Год назад +1

      great job buddy.

    • @DavidFBird
      @DavidFBird Год назад

      Astor in 1955: We build our capacitors to last, mate!

    • @Heymrk
      @Heymrk Год назад

      ​@@AusterationGetting it running and keeping it running are two different things. Something tells me that in the year plus since you restored this, it's quit working again.

  • @micgreenson7308
    @micgreenson7308 Год назад

    I love an old radio ! Love from Liverpool England

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching Mic. Please check out some of my other stuff.
      Greetings from Australia 👍

  • @tjkoker
    @tjkoker Год назад +3

    Love what you have done with the old Astor. I restore old electronic devices as well. Some clients ask me to keep the out side original, but make the "guts" modern such as bluetooth capable etc. Do you do that as well. Again, cheers on a job well done.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching Ordinary Man, very much appreciated. That sounds very interesting what you do. I have thought about doing something like you said but I'm not that clever. Please check out my latest video ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html and tell me what you think 👍

  • @waynestewart1919
    @waynestewart1919 9 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent work. I'd send you my Silvertone from the late 50s. However, the postage would bankrupt me.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you Wayne that's very much appreciated. Where are you from ? I agree the postage is crazy these days. Nice thought though 👍

    • @waynestewart1919
      @waynestewart1919 9 месяцев назад

      @@Austeration I am from Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The radio was my grandmother's from the mid 50s. It still works, but the volume randomly goes in and out and the reception is off.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  9 месяцев назад

      @@waynestewart1919 that's would cost an arm and a leg then. I'm sure there would be Someone much closer that could take a look at it for you. I would be very hesitant in running yours. Even though it might still work turning them on can cause more damage if it has not been serviced in a while. Sounds like yours already has a few issues. Be careful.

  • @josecarlossilva9689
    @josecarlossilva9689 Год назад +3

    MARAVILHA 🇧🇷

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thank you 👍
      ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

  • @tommyherbert3931
    @tommyherbert3931 Год назад

    My first time watching. Enjoyed what I saw. You know what your doing repairing a radio. I have a Marantz radio that has a problem with the volume. Need to have it repaired.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Tommy glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other work. I hope you can get the volume problem sorted out on your radio

  • @99restorations
    @99restorations 2 года назад +2

    wohoooo,
    you outdid yourself! Nice job! 👍👍👍👍👌

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks 99Restoration that's very kind of you to say 😀 thanks for watching 👍

  • @Austeration
    @Austeration  2 года назад +27

    Hi folks, thought I would try something a little different this time. I hope you enjoy it. Please like share and Subscribe and watch my latest video ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html or this one ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html
    If you feel inclined to help support my channel please give thanks by clicking on the (THANKS) tab below the video.❤

    • @tommynygaardjensen8398
      @tommynygaardjensen8398 2 года назад +1

      it is shown the first time I a restoration video tube sockets are cleaned with a small brush it is a good job you do 👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      @@tommynygaardjensen8398 Thanks for watching Tommy. Those dental brushes do a really good job. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already and watch some of my other projects. 👍

    • @yelicerfernandez9069
      @yelicerfernandez9069 2 года назад +1

      @@tommynygaardjensen8398
      A

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

    • @waltersaunders7699
      @waltersaunders7699 Год назад

      Can you give me your contact email please?

  • @PaulRestorer
    @PaulRestorer 2 года назад +1

    great job requiring great skills the end result amazing radio reminds me very much of the Polish radio Pioneer (it is about the construction of electronics, number of tubes, etc.) from the 1950s

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Paul and for the kind comments. Pioneer is a great brand. I have others in my collection but not a vintage Pioneer. I love these old Radios 👍

  • @tcfdesilva1761
    @tcfdesilva1761 Год назад +1

    Good restoration 👍
    Like from Srilanka 🇱🇰

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thank you very much for watching.
      Greetings from Australia 🦘

    • @tcfdesilva1761
      @tcfdesilva1761 Год назад +1

      @@Austeration welcome 💖

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      @@tcfdesilva1761 please check out some of my other project when you have time 😁

    • @tcfdesilva1761
      @tcfdesilva1761 Год назад

      @@Austeration 👍👍

  • @SuperKabanidze
    @SuperKabanidze Год назад

    6:40 dust removal brush... these are our people ! and in general , a great job !

  • @turbo.panther
    @turbo.panther Год назад

    Seeing the inside shows what a marvel of engineering it is.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Back in the day it would have been a marvel. I bet they didn't all rush out and buy the latest model though Jtpt because they could.

  • @Briandoesit
    @Briandoesit Год назад +1

    It's amazing how everyday products use to be works of art.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Brian, very much appreciated. I agree and there some very amazing looking radios out there.
      Please check out some of my other work if you have time Brian ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

  • @taxmagician
    @taxmagician 2 года назад

    BRILLIANT! - And here I thought you were just a master metalsmith!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      I'll give anything a go tax man. Radios are fun but they just take so long. Thanks for checking out some of my other work 👍😁

  • @chuck0mx
    @chuck0mx 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful radio...very nice.
    Good work.
    Congrats

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching Valdir, very much appreciated.
      If you haven't already please consider Subscribing and check out some of my other projects 👍

  • @ljubomirhristoski8808
    @ljubomirhristoski8808 Год назад

    Odlicna rabota ! Cestitam!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thank you very much for watching 😁 please check out some of my other projects if you have time, very much appreciated.

  • @josegustavopena3844
    @josegustavopena3844 Год назад +2

    wow, a cool job. Congrats!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks very much for watching. Please check out my latest project when you have time. ruclips.net/video/MLdA117iXN0/видео.html

  • @6735l8
    @6735l8 Год назад

    Halo nostaljic memories done repair for many valve radios at that time. Thanks!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time.
      ruclips.net/video/tT_vghnqgYM/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

  • @peternutkins2805
    @peternutkins2805 Год назад +1

    Excellent job. I thought it was a USA radio at first and that you were chopping through a line cord, then I noticed it had european valves. I was in the radio /TV trade for 50 years, starting in 1954 but I had v=never seen one of those sets before.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Peter. It's actually an Australian radio. If you look at the front dial plate it has all the channels for each Australian State. Sounds like your a bit of an expert in your field after 50 years. Thanks for not giving me a hard time about not changing out all the old wax caps. 👍 if you get some time please check out some of my other projects, not radio related though.

  • @Wolfie_Rankin
    @Wolfie_Rankin Год назад +2

    I have a similar one, AWA Radiola, with radium clock. I've always wanted to see it restored. It used to work when I was a kid, but not anymore. Also it's a royal pain to clean with all the grooves in the design.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Wolfie, very much appreciated. It's never too late to have yours restored and if not they look great all cleaned up out on display. Yes if it has lots of grooves it can be a fun job cleaning them up. Thanks for sharing your story. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍😀

    • @Wolfie_Rankin
      @Wolfie_Rankin Год назад +1

      @@Austeration Thankyou, most enjoyable. All the best.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      @@Wolfie_Rankin thank you once again 👍

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 Год назад

    Love it!. Old school reborn!. Noce one!.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Rob. Please check out some of my other work ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html
      This is my latest work 👍

  • @juliodosreispacheco9798
    @juliodosreispacheco9798 Год назад +1

    Very good. Very Nice!!!!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thank you Julio, very much appreciated 👍
      Please check out some of my other projects
      ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

  • @batterymakermarkii2654
    @batterymakermarkii2654 2 года назад

    Oh, wow, permeable tuning! Didn't expect that....

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Mark, very much appreciated 👍

  • @АлексейБаскинов
    @АлексейБаскинов 2 года назад +2

    Good job! Thanks for the video!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing and check out some of my other projects. 😀

  • @Wilfredoviquez
    @Wilfredoviquez 2 года назад +1

    Building an vintage radio is an art, as much as repairing them.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +2

      Thanks very much for watching 👍 I never thought of it like that 😁

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Please check out my latest project and tell me what you think.
      ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html

  • @markrhine5809
    @markrhine5809 Год назад

    You Have done an excellent job on this tube radio, just very, very impressive, nice job.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks Mark, very much appreciated.
      Not sure If your a radio enthusiast or not but please check out some of my other projects.
      ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

  • @kristinhaislett9365
    @kristinhaislett9365 Год назад +1

    Wow! Stunning work. Thank you!

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks very much Kristin. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html

  • @migsvensurfing6310
    @migsvensurfing6310 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks very much for watching 👍 check out some of my other projects if your interested.

  • @cathybenson5119
    @cathybenson5119 Год назад +1

    New sub mate. 1955 was the year I was born. Lol. I like to support a fellow Aussie too.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Cathy, your support is very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time, something for everybody I hope
      Here are a few
      ruclips.net/video/rqW2I497HkI/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/tT_vghnqgYM/видео.html

    • @cathybenson5119
      @cathybenson5119 Год назад +1

      I've been watching some more of your videos n I'll watch more in yhe future. I like them.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      @@cathybenson5119 thank you once again then Cathy 👍 you are a champion 😁

  • @lukearoo
    @lukearoo 2 года назад +1

    a fine job well done

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching lukearoo much appreciated. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing 👍

  • @marconiufuk
    @marconiufuk Год назад +1

    clean job nice result ♥️♥️

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍

  • @madmanmechanic8847
    @madmanmechanic8847 Год назад

    I was studying electronics I need to get back on it . I want to restore vintage receivers and turn tables . I love your video, Your video skills are also excellent. I just go my RUclips launched months ago I need to get more videos up I have lots of material just need to edit and get it done. Still learning edit not quite there. I love old radios what a bang up job on the cabinet I hope you covered your ass on the warranty no new caps no warranty . Very nice job and you taught me something Brasso on plastic who taught you that trick never even heard of it

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Hey there. That's Great to hear, I will have to check it out. Editing is always the hardest part but after a while it will get easier. Thanks for watching my radios video. Brasso is an old trick 😁

    • @madmanmechanic8847
      @madmanmechanic8847 Год назад

      @@Austeration I gave you a very nice complement on your video skills and your work you could of said thank you

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      @@madmanmechanic8847 come on man, I said that was great to hear and thanks for watching my video. I even said I would check out your first ever video and tried to encourage you by saying your editing will get easier the more you do. Thanks very much for the compliment on my editing skills that is very kind of you to mention, it takes me many hours to cut it into pieces to try and tell a story that makes some sort of logical sense. There are some Great videos out there that explain tips and tricks on editing. I watched a heap of these when I first started.

  • @nutsnproud6932
    @nutsnproud6932 2 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the video.

  • @andrecoetzee453
    @andrecoetzee453 Год назад

    Awesome restoration 👍

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much for that Andre. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time 👍

  • @aa1ww
    @aa1ww 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for a great video and for sharing many tips and tricks. Really nicely done.

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Jeff, very much appreciated I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please check out some of my other work when you have time 👍😁

  • @Robstercraw
    @Robstercraw Год назад +1

    I'm glad you can remember where all those wires go. I'd be clueless. 😂

    • @Austeration
      @Austeration  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Rob. Please check out some of my other work and see what you think. ruclips.net/video/j7oK7tRsano/видео.html