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(03-04-2012, 02:26 AM)bandersen Wrote: I love that inlay too 
The radio came with replacement electrolytics. I found the original part #s, did a web search and, amazingly, found someone selling a couple 
Check out the bulge in the one on the right. I wonder if it was made that way or did that much pressure build up inside ?
I'm going to be restuffing them using Syl's technique.
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/69512...61a4_z.jpg]
I also sprayed on the first coat of gloss lacquer.
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/69512...0d3a_z.jpg]
That cabinet touchup and recoat of lacquer has really enhanced the maquetry on that bottom rail, I didn't even notice those horizontal bands at either end. One thing I will say about the 1939 sets is that Philco thankfully dumped that awful faux finish on all but their cheapest sets.
Regards
Arran
(This post was last modified: 03-04-2012, 03:05 AM by Arran.)
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RE: Philco 39-30 restoration - by Arran - 03-04-2012, 03:04 AM
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