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Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 02-07-2018

Picked this up at last Sargent auction in Dallas, don't see these around to much. The veneer is shot except for the round section were the dial is. I have new African rosewood veneer for the front . The lower sides and front will be new also. Sure will be a nice one when finished.

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 02-11-2018

This little jewel is coming right along. lookin forward to seeing it complete and playing once again.

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 02-11-2018

More pics, still needs some veneer work on the very top section.

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 02-11-2018

Here's the chassis before I started repairs.

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - EdHolland - 02-11-2018

That is wonderful work Mr Taylor. I can certainly appreciate the attention to detail.

May I ask what do you use to refinish the chassis? My next project will require similar attention.

Thanks

Ed

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 02-11-2018

First I bead blasted , then I used a good auto primer, then I used some auto paint that u can get at auto zone. Its pretty good stuff and dries fast like lacquer.

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - EdHolland - 02-24-2018

Thank you for the info and pictures,

Ed

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 04-03-2018

I finished the Stewart Warner 1271, took quite a bit of work but was well worth it, this model just doesn't show up very much and are expensive when they come up for sale in good shape. I tend to get my radios at low prices because they need much work and I know how to repair cabinets. Anyway this sure does look nice now, may not be exactly like factory but whos complaining.

RE: Rare Stewart Warner 1271 Cabinet overhaul - Fred Taylor - 04-03-2018

Few more pics