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Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored

Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored
Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored

Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored

For sale this beautifully restored classic receiver from. Manufactured in 1951, with its attractive Art Deco design. All details were taken care to achieve a beautiful restoration. All the components in the cabinet were completely disassembled for an effective cleaning. The brown bakelite case was buffed to enhance its appearance and gleaming, it has no scratches or dents.

The components in the front panel were restored, the dial numbering was repainted. The knobs are original, cleaned and polished. The back cover is original, it was cleaned. The label in the back cover and the tube layout label in the bottom of the cabinet are originals.

Internally the radio looks excellent. All the components in the chassis were cleaned.

The chassis itself was deeply cleaned. The main tuning capacitor was cleaned and lubricated. The old film and electrolytic capacitors were replaced by new components, as well as the defective mica capacitors and out of tolerance resistors; respecting their original location and arrangement in order to maintain the originality of the wiring. The mica capacitors inside the. Transformers were tested, in the first IF transformer were replaced. Resistors out of tolerance were replaced with new components. And potentiometer were cleaned and lubed. Vacuum tubes were checked and the defective tubes were replaced with NOS tube. In this set the 50L6GT and 12AV6 tubes were replaced by NOS tubes. The tube base sockets were cleaned. The dial light is new.

A new electric cord with a polarized plug was installed. Electric wires in bad condition were replaced. The speaker is original and working perfectly, it was cleaned. It is working properly as it should. If you have any questions please let me know.

The pictures posted are from the receiver on sale. Restored by "hallirestorer", take a look at the Facebook page. Although this radio has been restored to its original specs, it is still a vintage radio with vintage technology.

At the time it was manufactured it was not subject to the RF interference that is generated today from flat screen TV, computers, cable modems, LED lighting devices, etc. Careful placement of the radio may be necessary to minimize audio interference. Size: 12 X 6 X 8 inches.


Vintage RCA Victor Model X-551 Brown Bakelite Completely Restored