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05-15-2019, 07:28 PM
A- almost Z restoration... I have not recapped it.
I bought this 3 weeks ago and it was shattered in shipping. It had no name and no bezel. Everything was crusty inside but I liked it. I am stuck watching dad during the nights so I need projects. I figured this one would be good since I could do it in the house. 

 I actually saved the original finish with some paint matching and color sticks. She is not perfect but she is a beauty to me.
Kenny Richmond provided the Grill cloth.
Julie N Marty McCall provided the perfect escutcheon. It was a Stewart Warner but I shaved off the name and matched the original patina.
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05-15-2019, 07:30 PM
Gluing was a fun process. filler sticks for my moms wood floors, popsicle sticks, paper clips, and glue.


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05-15-2019, 07:32 PM
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05-15-2019, 07:34 PM
Color matching and touch up

       
       
   
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05-15-2019, 07:37 PM
Chassis clean up.

       
       
   
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05-15-2019, 07:38 PM
All washed...


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05-15-2019, 07:40 PM
Cabinet wash and touch up.


       
       
   
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05-15-2019, 08:49 PM
Looks similar to one of those gothic GE J-series models.
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05-15-2019, 09:53 PM
Nice Work!!!!
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05-15-2019, 11:04 PM
Great save Kirk     Icon_thumbup
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05-15-2019, 11:22 PM
Outstanding work. Also a very nice-looking model.

I'm glad you didn't paint the chassis. I don't think I would ever do that, ( with all due respect to those who do or have and have turned out some great-looking chassis'. )  They do look nice, but I would always worry about poor ground issues. And there's that authenticity-thing as well.
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05-16-2019, 06:08 PM
Nice one Kirk!
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05-18-2019, 11:44 AM
Excellent!
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