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47-1230 Finally Complete - Warren - 04-28-2014

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

[Image: http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p721/PhillipsW/47-1230_zpsb1165b97.jpg]

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - NostalgiaRadioTime - 04-28-2014

Beautiful! Well done, Warren Icon_thumbup

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - shaler78 - 04-28-2014

Great looking radio. Very good sounding radio, too. I really like using mine. Good job and enjoy!

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - OldRestorer - 04-28-2014

Wonderful colors,
Great restoration!
What did it look like before?

Kirk

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Bill Bacco - 04-28-2014

Beautiful job. How did you get the cabinet to look so good?

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - rocklandman - 04-28-2014

Well Done, Looks Great !!!

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Warren - 04-28-2014

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.

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Paul Philco322 - 04-28-2014

Very sweet, Dad would think it was brand spankin' new again!

Paul

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Warren - 04-29-2014

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.

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - morzh - 04-29-2014

Be careful, with dementia if he ever forgets unplugging it / turning off.....

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - thirtiesradio - 04-29-2014

Beautiful restoration! Looks new.

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Marsupial - 04-30-2014

Warren, your 1230 is awesome! Congratulations!
Those are awesome radios! Let us know what Daddy Warrn says when he hears it again!

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Jamie - 05-02-2014

Excellent work! Beautiful radio. You'll get a lot of enjoyment from that set.

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Art Hoch - 05-03-2014

Very very nice.

RE: 47-1230 Finally Complete - Raleigh - 05-03-2014

Beautiful work. Congratulations.