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40-180 veneer and dial question
Capt. Apparatus
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10-12-2015, 08:42 PM
Thanks Mike, the wavy dial paint really is pretty bizarre. It almost seems like it pulled away from the glass in some areas  and wrinkled in others. And yes you're right the radio is from in town here 20 minutes just north of Boston. Icon_smile
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RE: 40-180 veneer and dial question - by Capt. Apparatus - 10-12-2015, 08:42 PM
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