The Bush TR range of tranistorised radio's are one of the best known classic radio's of the 1960's, even though first produced in the late 50's, these were an instant hit dual to portability and the new pop market industry. One model had a pre-set for radio Luxembourg, there was even one rare model with trawler band.

Conditions on these vary , most damages are due to being dropped, causing the handle to be off set, or the plastic tags holding the chassis in place, breaking off, identified by the on/off tone control and volume control more recessed in the case.

One age relating problem is the misting on the dial cover. To some degree this can be polished out, but will never be perfect, but against the red dial plate, is not a real problem.

I am re-covering the body's if either repairs to the case are required or that the cloth has been damaged. These on the 80 series models were in blue or brown . I find the red covering compliments the red face dial better than the original.

See photo's below of typical work undertaken

The Rexine now trimmed , ready for the crome fittings to be added, followed by the top volume/tone plate, front panel and finally finished with the handle.

The chassis would have the waveband switch contacts cleaned, not just contact cleaner sprayed.

The IF's are re-tuned to ensure they are as good as the day it left the factory all those years ago, followed when re-fitted in its refurbished case the dial is re-calibrated and then each waveband is tuned for maximum output at two points on the dial. Of course the dial is a guide and was never indended to be as accurate as a communications receiver.