To start off with, here’s what I know about this radio: Essentially this is a floor model version of the 40-135. This model receives standard AM and the 1.5 to 3.3 mc "police" band, uses six tubes, and operates on 115 volts AC. It also features six electronic push buttons.
Original selling price: $45
Number made: 26,513
To start off, take a look here for some pictures and an idea of what I'm starting with.
The first thing I did was to remove the receiver or chassis from the cabinet and look it over carefully. It was loaded with dust and grime completely. I began removing the tubes, along with the dialing device and anything screwed into the base. When you do this, be careful to keep track of every screw and dried up grommet that comes off. I always take pictures of what I’m doing, especially before something comes apart. That has been an invaluable asset when the rebuilding phase comes around, which is usually long after dis-assembly. Using some fine grade steel wool and 3M scotch pads, I started to bring back the shine to as much of the metal as I could. Hint: wear a mask when you do this as the dust you will release is just nasty to breathe. Be careful as well not to erase any markings on the chassis.
For some reason, on this job I thought that just a clean up wasn’t going to be enough. Looking through the basement, I found a can of chrome spray paint and thought to myself, oh yeah. Now this may not be the best thing for a genuine restoration, but I really want to show this radio off when it’s done, inside and out.
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