10-16-2017, 01:39 AM
Here's the original grille cloth pieces. They were not salvageable.
[Image: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4445/2387...b31e_b.jpg]
I even tried taking a couple smaller pieces from the large one to cover the 2 smaller pieces. They were too stained and thin, even after a gentle hand washing.
I emailed Kenny Richmond, and asked him if he had a couple smaller pieces he could sell me of his Philco Chevron pattern, and mentioned which radio it was for.
He very generously sent me a piece complimentary, with a request that I send him pics of the unit when It's done. He is working on putting together a webpage documenting rare units, and knowing how rare this is, he asked if I'd be willing to let him put it on his site. I of course agreed.
The cardboard forms for the smaller pieces were worn and not stiff anymore. The cloth would not stretch tight without bending the cardboard- it just didn't look good.
So I opted to cut out some new ones from some foam core board I have.
They turned out ok. Since they are not seen anyway, they'll do.
[Image: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/3746...12c8_b.jpg]
[Image: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4445/2387...b31e_b.jpg]
I even tried taking a couple smaller pieces from the large one to cover the 2 smaller pieces. They were too stained and thin, even after a gentle hand washing.
I emailed Kenny Richmond, and asked him if he had a couple smaller pieces he could sell me of his Philco Chevron pattern, and mentioned which radio it was for.
He very generously sent me a piece complimentary, with a request that I send him pics of the unit when It's done. He is working on putting together a webpage documenting rare units, and knowing how rare this is, he asked if I'd be willing to let him put it on his site. I of course agreed.
The cardboard forms for the smaller pieces were worn and not stiff anymore. The cloth would not stretch tight without bending the cardboard- it just didn't look good.
So I opted to cut out some new ones from some foam core board I have.
They turned out ok. Since they are not seen anyway, they'll do.
[Image: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/3746...12c8_b.jpg]
Blessings,
Jeff W.
Jonesboro, Arkansas
http://jeffsradios.weebly.com
God loves you as you are, not as you should be, because none of us are as we should be. - Brennan Manning