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Philco B3101B Cabinet Repair & Refinishing
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06-29-2026, 10:32 AM
Hello,   finished the cabinet on the Tropic B3101B.  My first attempt at repairing a plastic cabinet, and it will have to do. Lots of flaws.
   
Most of these models have a pale green glass dial, which shows white in photos.
     
My radio has a dark brown and gold dial.  It is the only one I've ever seen.
   
   
I've also attached a spreadsheet showing the different variants of the Tropic B3101 series and specs.  (See the next post) Figured it might help anyone who ends up with one of them.

Joe


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