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don't restore

This is a perfect example of 60’s design. Maybe that is why it deserves to survive. I would say yes.

Not worth restoring IMHO

Re a possible restore, its a “NO” from me 😪

I vote no for restoration, but I'd still watch if you did!

I'm a tube guy, so 1 more vote for a restoration!

I vote to move along. This radio was worth a resurrection but not a restoration.

Restore vote here.........

I have to say this is an interesting little radio. I am not a fan of the design to be honest, but everything deserves the chance to survive :)

It would be cool to see this get the official Mr. Carlson tune-up (TM)! The main interest would be to see how well such a modest radio could perform if it was given a proper full electrical restore. It might also be interesting to compare it to one of the "grand" tuners to see how deaf it is comparatively once fixed up.

This little unit deserves a full restoration, with maybe a full range speaker.

Yes to restoration Mr Carlson! You have gone this far with this radio, so a complete restoration is my vote!

You've been teaching us well. I found myself saying "replace the socket!"

I'd love to see it restored fully!

Mr. Carlson those radio's kept me gainfully employed . As a teenager .

My first 2 duty stations in the US Coast Guard were LORAN transmitter stations. The transmitters were 275KW at 100KHz pulsed signal. If I remember correctly, the output plate voltage was about 18Kv. If we did not keep jumper wires across the spare capacitors that were in stock, they could charge to near their rated voltage. Many people have been shocked by high voltage across the body, due to not verifying a shorting jumper was installed before grabbing the ceramic insulators to pick up the 20+ pound, metal encased, oil filled capacitor. The connection studs were on top of the insulators and easy to set your thumbs on. Tubes, I love seeing them glow.

Cute little radio. Ideal for people who want to get into restorations I imagine.

My grandfather had a radio just like that till he passed away. I remember him listening to Paul Harvey talk show each morning. I never knew what happened to the radio after he passed. You should definitely restore it.

Yes to restoration! I always love watching your improvements on these old radios! Worth a new lease on life for sure!