Beth n Rod 1,278 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 Just thought I would pop a question to see what life is like for other woodies this time of year. -Got anything going? -Cabin fever yet? -Remodeling anything? -How fat have you gotten? -Sick of the weather channel yet? Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Two Philcos from 1942 in my livingroom. Both need total wood restoration but work fine. I already have one under construction in the basement and don't need to bring anything else down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 This Philco is one I am working on presently. The electronics are finished but the wood needsa a little TLC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Here is a rare book from 1922 titled The Miracle of Radio. I love the picture of "The new compact radio device carried in a suitcase." It's an AM radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Well, that's a few of them, hope you like the pictures. There are actually many more (mostly Hallicrafters and others) but I have to go in the "radio room" and dust them off before photographing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,278 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Rick those are very cool! Thank you for sharing them. :groovy: Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Very interesting....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgotterb 14 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Rick, very neat. I bet they are worth a pretty penny when your finished. I love to see old things being restored, its keeps history alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 I don't know what the restored european ones are worth, I never looked into it. I know the Philcos are not worth much in original or restored condition. They are easy to find and only go for about 50 dollars. It's just a fun way to spend some free time and doesn't cost much. Besides I've always loved woking with electronics since I've been a little kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Washed Up 14 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 I have found myself on the net alot latley. Espically this website soakin in all the info so we can just go full blast this spring cleanin homes. ( I hope ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Watching epic Indian movies with subtitles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgotterb 14 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 My current day job. It was a total that the owner bought back from the insuance company. He brought it to us in pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgotterb 14 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Here's a picture of it finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Russ Spence 76 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgotterb 14 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks Russ! It was definitely a departure from the usual wrecks we fix every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Wow, that's beautiful. Lots of talent do do a job like that. How long did a project like that take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgotterb 14 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks Rick, it took two weeks, but I was working on other cars along with it. It was neat to do something custom, fixing everyday wrecks has become very boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Here's my little Triumph. I bought it as a basket case about 12 years ago, no interior,engine,electrical, etc. Took 5 years of slowly picking at it to restore the car. Still needs a few little things but I have taken first place with it a few times at the car shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgotterb 14 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 That's pretty cool, Rick! Is that a TR6? Those things are a blast to drive. I restored one for a guy a few years ago, fun fun cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chesapeake 14 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Doing some remodeling here. I'm putting up 2 piece crown molding in my office, hallway, and living room. Replacing flat wood doors with 6 panel painted doors. And trying to get half the house repainted before the warmer weather arrives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ShineBrite LLC 14 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Been a long time since I've been on here! In central Alabama we mainly dodge the real cold days and the rain and work on through. We've had a cold winter this year. BTW - Those old radios are fascinating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,278 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 We've got the basement completely gutted, recessed lights installed, outlets reconfigured, drywalled, taped and now I am on the sanding drywall part. Bought the new laminate flooring, waiting on the heated flooring to arrive and next to go pick out the book shelves. (sorry, not enough time to build them this year.) Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,278 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 We've got the basement completely gutted, recessed lights installed, outlets reconfigured, drywalled, taped and now I am on the sanding drywall part.Bought the new laminate flooring, waiting on the heated flooring to arrive and next to go pick out the book shelves. (sorry, not enough time to build them this year.) Rod!~ Yes, but we are finishing the raw lumber ourselves....and that is a nice savings! :dancing: The basement looks better already! Beth :cup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 big mike 14 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 I just bought a 10 acre hobby farm. Going to raise some chickens and pigs, and a real big garden. I've always wanted to live rural, and now I can. Pressure washing got me to where I want to be. I'm still keeping the biz going, but slowing down my life. Big smiles from here on out. LIFE IS GOOD!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tonyg 14 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) I'm doing Decks! :lgjump: OK, make that Deck. Took advantage of a rare day above 50 degrees. Can't wait for spring! Edited February 2, 2011 by Tonyg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 We've got the basement completely gutted, recessed lights installed, outlets reconfigured, drywalled, taped and now I am on the sanding drywall part.Bought the new laminate flooring, waiting on the heated flooring to arrive and next to go pick out the book shelves. (sorry, not enough time to build them this year.) Rod!~ How 'bout some pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just thought I would pop a question to see what life is like for other woodies this time of year.
-Got anything going?
-Cabin fever yet?
-Remodeling anything?
-How fat have you gotten?
-Sick of the weather channel yet?
Rod!~
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