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05-15-2016, 03:00 PM
Bad idea for the top section as it will trap in a lot of heat. The bottom section may change some of the acoustical characteristic of the cabinet. You are better off to leave it original it being a fairly rare set.

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05-15-2016, 04:03 PM
Even though some big radios had the back, I would question the need for it.
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05-15-2016, 07:54 PM
You are probally right will leave it original with no back. Thanks. Norman
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