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Zenith Stratosphere 16a63 refinish
Fred Taylor
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09-26-2017, 09:18 PM
I was honored to be the person chosen to restore this rare zenith Stratosphere radio cabinet model 16a63. I have refinished many radio cabinets but this one had to be done very carefully and with some patience as most of my work.. I wanted to show you guys the zenith Stratosphere I have done for a collector. Also I have two other rare radios from same collector that I will post as well. Thanks for looking


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09-26-2017, 09:23 PM
Few more pictures


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09-26-2017, 09:42 PM
Looks wonderful.
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09-26-2017, 10:47 PM
Beautiful !

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09-27-2017, 06:36 AM
Looks Beyond great!   Better than new!! Icon_thumbup
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09-27-2017, 10:31 AM
Beautiful work as always!
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09-27-2017, 07:09 PM
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Cheers,
Bob
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09-28-2017, 05:06 PM
MINT factory Workmanship,,,BEAUTIFUL------CHEERS
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09-28-2017, 07:38 PM
Super deluxe! Icon_clap

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