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An Unknown radio restoration
#1

A- almost Z restoration... I have not recapped it.
I bought this 3 weeks ago and it was shattered in shipping. It had no name and no bezel. Everything was crusty inside but I liked it. I am stuck watching dad during the nights so I need projects. I figured this one would be good since I could do it in the house. 

 I actually saved the original finish with some paint matching and color sticks. She is not perfect but she is a beauty to me.
Kenny Richmond provided the Grill cloth.
Julie N Marty McCall provided the perfect escutcheon. It was a Stewart Warner but I shaved off the name and matched the original patina.
My niece provided the popsicle sticks  Icon_lol


   From the eBay listing
       

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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#2

Gluing was a fun process. filler sticks for my moms wood floors, popsicle sticks, paper clips, and glue.


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#3

Great save! Icon_clap Icon_clap Icon_thumbup Icon_thumbup

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#4

Color matching and touch up

       
       
   

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#5

Chassis clean up.

       
       
   

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#6

All washed...


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Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#7

Cabinet wash and touch up.


       
       
   

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#8

Looks similar to one of those gothic GE J-series models.

People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
#9

Nice Work!!!!
#10

Great save Kirk     Icon_thumbup

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#11

Outstanding work. Also a very nice-looking model.

I'm glad you didn't paint the chassis. I don't think I would ever do that, ( with all due respect to those who do or have and have turned out some great-looking chassis'. )  They do look nice, but I would always worry about poor ground issues. And there's that authenticity-thing as well.
#12

Nice one Kirk!
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#13

Excellent!

Joe

Matthew 16:26 "For what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, yet lose his own soul?"




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