09-26-2011, 03:21 PM
Hello, Brian: welcome to the Phorum! Nice job on the 40-180! I have not tried the Restore a Finish products yet, your radio is another example that is convincing me that I should!
I did a 41-280 for my brother awhile ago, and found the chassis to be difficult due to the (unmentionable word) brittle rubber insulation crumbling off the wires. I literally had to rewire the chassis. I also had to purchase a new escutchion and push buttons, as these items are commonly in unsatisfactory condition on these sets. But the end result was worth it, it is a good player and reciever.
I did a 41-280 for my brother awhile ago, and found the chassis to be difficult due to the (unmentionable word) brittle rubber insulation crumbling off the wires. I literally had to rewire the chassis. I also had to purchase a new escutchion and push buttons, as these items are commonly in unsatisfactory condition on these sets. But the end result was worth it, it is a good player and reciever.
