Alden Winterfest 2014
There was no shortage of snow for this year’s Winterfest in Alden. I was the last to arrive, heading north late Friday after my return from a week in Austin, …
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Update: Testing Voltages and Frequencies
Here’s a quick update on the restoration of the 1940 Hallicrafters radio. Last weekend I replaced the 4 remaining original high-voltage capacitors, the last of the original components to replace. I …
Update: Testing Voltages and Frequencies Read MoreProgressive International Motorcycle Show in Novi
On a snowy January 5, we teamed up with Al for a trip to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Novi. I’ve been tossing around the idea of buying a …
Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Novi Read MoreUpdate: Soldering & Wiring
With Christmas behind me, I’m making some progress with the radio restoration project. I’ve replaced about 3/4 of the 73 year old components, but still have about 6 hours of …
Update: Soldering & Wiring Read MoreStacey’s Family
I thought I’d share some pictures that Stacey sent me yesterday. She must have been good this year, because Santa has apparently brought her a new puppy named Crocket. He’s …
Stacey’s Family Read MoreIce Skating at Detroit’s Campus Martius
I thought I’d share a few pictures taken Thursday evening when Nicki & Nate went ice skating in downtown Detroit. They met friends Maggie and Andrew for an evening of …
Ice Skating at Detroit’s Campus Martius Read MoreUpdate: Parts Begin to Arrive
Replacement parts have begun to trickle in for the Hallicrafters radio restoration project. Meanwhile, I’ve been working hard to research the proper restoration techniques, and to study the functionality of …
Update: Parts Begin to Arrive Read MoreUpdate: Hallicrafters Tear-down, Ownership History
The 1940 Hallicrafters radio restoration project has barely started and it’s already been quite interesting. First, I’ve learned that my Uncle Walt only received this radio in 1975. The radio …
Update: Hallicrafters Tear-down, Ownership History Read MoreNew Restoration Project: 1940 Hallicrafters S-20R
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the holiday gatherings at Uncle Walt’s and Aunt Eleanor’s house on Nottingham Street in Detroit. The strong scents of roasting turkey and …
New Restoration Project: 1940 Hallicrafters S-20R Read MoreWhite Coat Ceremony
On September 18, we packed a GMC Yukon XL full of people, luggage and one motorcycle and headed to Tennessee for the White Coat Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial University. Nicki …
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