[Terry Judkins]

I assume your 80 is like this one. http://radio.macinmind.com/gallery/main....alNumber=3

I would find a nice piece of walnut; solid or plywood veneer. Use walnut toned lacquer and mask the light area. Spray a couple of coats then remove the masking and spray a couple more coats. The shallow groove can be done with a router but a pattern will have to be made for the bit to follow.

I have made a front for a Philco 640 and a 38-60 but neither had any grooving so I am just 'thinking on paper' in that regard. It is a bigger project than one might think. I spent many days on the project. The reward, though, is the satisfaction and pride of doing it yourself.