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Westinghouse WR-217 Cabinet
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03-19-2020, 03:37 PM
Does anyone know the original color of the three strips running around the Westinghouse WR-217 cabinet?
Gold? Yellow? Amber?

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07-24-2020, 09:56 PM
Hi Don,

I actually have one of these. The 3 stripes appear to be a very light yellowish brown. It appears that they are painted on, not an inlay. the cabinet is a medium finish (walnut?).

As soon as I figure out how to attach a pic, I will take one and send to you.
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07-25-2020, 07:46 PM
Thank you for the input. I was able to closely replicate the original using 1/16 inch gold striping tape.
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07-26-2020, 08:36 PM
Bet it looks nice!! Icon_clap

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07-28-2020, 05:27 PM
I actually looked up that radio and I noticed that some of those WR-217 cabinets had that stripe detail and some didn't, yours may have been one of the ones that didn't come with the stripe detail from the factory.
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