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Vintage Crosley AM Radio Darth Vader 9-118W (1948) COMPLETELY RESTORED

With bold Art Deco styling, this Crosley radio really stands out. Commonly called the Darth Vader radio for its distinctive grill, it is also sometimes referred to as the “boomerang” radio. It sounds great too, with tone control to allow you to set it for your listening preference. This model is similar to other of the “Darth Vader” Crosley radios, but this one is fairly rare compared to those. It also has a bit of a classy look, with smooth curved lines and a touch of elegance. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost detail. The cabinet was repainted with seven coats of gloss ivory to match the original color, and it looks fantastic. There are absolutely no cracks, dings or other damage to the cabinet. The bottom, as seen in the photos, was not repainted, and was matched very well by the new paint. The cabinet was then waxed as a final step. The slide rule dial face is a brand new exact replacement and of course is in excellent condition. It is back lit by two pilot lights. The knobs are original. The dial cord was replaced with a new one. The power cord was replaced. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The output transformer was replaced. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal antenna. This radio has great visual appeal and with six tubes, receives very well and has full, rich sound. Rare in restored condition, this radio will appeal to Star Wars fans as well as those with an eye for late art deco styling. Now that it is completely restored, this 71 year old radio with bring many more years of enjoyment. Dimensions: 14.5×9.5×8. Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good working order. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off. The item “Vintage Crosley AM Radio Darth Vader 9-118W (1948) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Monday, April 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “holman9099″ and is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Crosley