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66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-02-2017
Time to have a look at this cabinet, but I have a question. Was this 66 cabinet available w/o the black accents on the trim? I realize that this one has been stripped.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Ron Ramirez - 11-02-2017
(11-02-2017, 04:04 PM)Radioroslyn Wrote: Was this 66 cabinet available w/o the black accents on the trim?
No. At least, not from the factory.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-02-2017
Thanks just wanted double check to be sure.
Gluing up a joint or two and then it's time for
David Rose and his orchestra to start playing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bLX06yR3wY
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - OldRestorer - 11-03-2017
That decal looks like a balloon script!
I will get to my 66MB one day..
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-03-2017
I'm surprised Ron didn't tell me it was the wrong font [Image: http://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif].
Obtw found ur leg.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - OldRestorer - 11-03-2017
Awesome!
I cant stand it tipping back every time I touch it.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-11-2017
Still working on the 66B cabinet and hope have it clear coated Monday or so. While I was working onthe 66B I pulled out the old 39-80. The finish was really rough on it so it got the same treatment as the 66B but it was easier to work on . Just waiting for it to cure before a rubdown.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - KCMike - 11-11-2017
Very nice Terry.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-13-2017
Did the grain filling a couple of days ago but wasn't happy with the results. It made the fnt look too dark. Sanded it out and got it looking much better. Got it all toned and edges painted black but manged to sand though the toner on the top so have to go back over that. Then on to a few coats of sealer, sanding, and gloss. Oh still have the wooden top/front trim and wooden dial escutcheon.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-18-2017
So I think I'm done w/it till it's time to polish it out. I didn't glue and nail the trim back on as it will make it more difficult to polish. The grille cloth is from a 60MB as is the trim, it was badly damaged from the previous cabinet work (sanded all most flat). Didn't really like it so much when I was refinishing it but it's starting to grow on me.
Is the rumor true that radio collectors after a long time start to look like their sets???
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - morzh - 11-18-2017
Very nice, Terry.
Kirk should be getting nervous.
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - Radioroslyn - 11-18-2017
It's just four less sets I'll have to bug him about [Image: http://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_lolno.gif].
RE: 66B (looks like a MB) - klondike98 - 11-18-2017
I like it!
