TWO 16b tombstones/ FINISHED!
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The philco decal on both 16b early/ late tombstone version,s. What is the part # for decals from radio days and also the grooves that have gold paint in them is that true gold or something else like beige or burnt yellow ? Im restoreing 2 16b,s and what to get it right so Ron can give me a thumbs up
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