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Philco 53C to strip or not to strip?
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08-25-2014, 12:13 PM
I have here a fine looking piece of Philco history but I cannot decide whether to strip it or leave it.

I gave it the Gojo but the top left finish is gone. front and sides are great though.

Do I leave it original and just seal the top or should it be redone?

I like original but the top is killing it. I cant just redo the top because it all curves together.

Here it is:


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Philco 53C to strip or not to strip? - by OldRestorer - 08-25-2014, 12:13 PM
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