Family – Friends – Projects
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 MoreOn 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 MoreWith 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 MoreI 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 MoreI 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 MoreReplacement 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 MoreThe 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 MoreSome 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 MoreOn 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 …
White Coat Ceremony Read MoreI’m a month late with these pictures, but Stacey’s family spent a weekend with me in Alden over the August 17-18 weekend. It was Aubrey’s first long car ride, and …
Stacey’s Family Visits Alden Read More