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Philco 53C to strip or not to strip?
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08-29-2014, 10:48 AM
I say there is nothing to complain about.
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08-29-2014, 12:26 PM
Nice job Kirk.
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08-29-2014, 04:37 PM
It looks a lot better.
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08-31-2014, 07:04 AM
Looks excellent!!! Sooooo much better than before.
Hats off again! Looking forward to hanging out with yous guys in a couple of weeks!!!
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08-31-2014, 07:31 AM
+1 Terry!

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09-03-2014, 06:42 AM
No stip job! Best to leave it alone,it looks good the way it is. You know its a antique.
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09-06-2014, 08:40 AM
Agree, some character and signs of use are a benefit to many antiques including your nicely restored set. When it's just too gross for words, that's the time to strip and repair.
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