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Hey Everyone, I finally completed my restoration of my 47-1230. I might do a bit more polishing etc, but it is virtually done now. I have refinished the cabinet, The radio works now and also the Phono works and plays 78 rpm records like a champ. Here is a picture of it. I wanted to thank everyone for all the help they have given to me on restoring this, without you I couldn't have done it. Warren
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Beautiful! Well done, Warren 
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Great looking radio. Very good sounding radio, too. I really like using mine. Good job and enjoy!
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Wonderful colors,
Great restoration!
What did it look like before?
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Beautiful job. How did you get the cabinet to look so good?
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Well Done, Looks Great !!!
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Sorry, I don't have a picture of it before. At the time , I didn't want to keep memories of what happened. It was my Fathers, he bought it new in 1947. It made it through a house fire and because of the heat and smoke damage it needed totally stripped and refinished.
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Very sweet, Dad would think it was brand spankin' new again!
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Thanks, Paul...My Father is still around, although he is 91 and getting some dementia.. I plan on taking it to him soon and show it to him working again, I think he will be very happy.
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Be careful, with dementia if he ever forgets unplugging it / turning off.....
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Beautiful restoration! Looks new.
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Warren, your 1230 is awesome! Congratulations!
Those are awesome radios! Let us know what Daddy Warrn says when he hears it again!
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Excellent work! Beautiful radio. You'll get a lot of enjoyment from that set.
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Beautiful work. Congratulations.
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