Very Rare 1955 Ford Thunderbird T - Bird Radio Model 5MFS 8 Tube RESTORED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:808820 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: Motorola | Manufacturer Part Number: 5MFS8 |
Correct Deluxe 8 Tube Radio for 1955 T-Bird, made by Motorola.
Nice looking front bezel with new reproduction dial lens.
Operation is outstanding. All paper/wax and electrolytic condensers replaced with new high voltage equivalents. All controls cleaned, adjusted and lubed and work properly. Power supply rebuilt with new solid state vibrator for quiet operation and less current draw. All tubes tested strong on military Hickok TV-7 B/U. Dial lamp repl...aced with correct 6-volt lamp. Radio plays loud and clear and picks up many stations with good sound quality. NOTE: Dial lamp is not switched in the radio. Lead to dial lamp connects to headlight switch, so dial lamp comes on with car running lights.
This set can only be operated on 6 volts positive ground, as when new.
All restoration work performed by former U.S. Army Signal Corps technician. Radio will be properly packed. Any questions, please email. USA sales only. No returns due to vintage electronics... BUT, if it doesn't work, contact me! Service literature included.
Thanks for looking!
About Me: I have been passionate about radio since I knew what it was. Hobbyist for over 50 years. After the Army, my professional career was in industrial HVAC. Now retired from hitting the clock every day, I still take some HVAC maintenance jobs, but most enjoy doing radio work. I still listen to sports on AM radio and listen to night programs while restoring old radio sets. It is a good life! I am an excellent source of information, service literature, and tubes and parts for vintage automotive radios.
Nice looking front bezel with new reproduction dial lens.
Operation is outstanding. All paper/wax and electrolytic condensers replaced with new high voltage equivalents. All controls cleaned, adjusted and lubed and work properly. Power supply rebuilt with new solid state vibrator for quiet operation and less current draw. All tubes tested strong on military Hickok TV-7 B/U. Dial lamp repl...aced with correct 6-volt lamp. Radio plays loud and clear and picks up many stations with good sound quality. NOTE: Dial lamp is not switched in the radio. Lead to dial lamp connects to headlight switch, so dial lamp comes on with car running lights.
This set can only be operated on 6 volts positive ground, as when new.
All restoration work performed by former U.S. Army Signal Corps technician. Radio will be properly packed. Any questions, please email. USA sales only. No returns due to vintage electronics... BUT, if it doesn't work, contact me! Service literature included.
Thanks for looking!
About Me: I have been passionate about radio since I knew what it was. Hobbyist for over 50 years. After the Army, my professional career was in industrial HVAC. Now retired from hitting the clock every day, I still take some HVAC maintenance jobs, but most enjoy doing radio work. I still listen to sports on AM radio and listen to night programs while restoring old radio sets. It is a good life! I am an excellent source of information, service literature, and tubes and parts for vintage automotive radios.
