06-01-2008, 05:18 PM
Finally completed the restoration of this lovely radio. All caps and out-of-tolerance resistors were replaced. The cabinet was stripped and refinished using toning lacquer and spray-on clear lacquer for the top-coat. New decals were applied and the dial escutcheon was sprayed to restore the original color. The rotten pushbuttons were replaced with new replacements. This was my first cabinet restoration and I did make a few mistakes, but overall, I am quite pleased with the results. Thanks to all who responded to my queries re: the cabinet restoration...without your help I'd have been totally lost!
I have enclosed some before and after pictures. Enjoy!
Don
Cabinet before restoration
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...NY0068.jpg]
Cabinet after restoration
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...G_0003.jpg]
Before (close-up)
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...NY0069.jpg]
After (close-up)
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...G_0005.jpg]
Another After (close-up) (didn't see the dust until after the picture!)
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...G_1298.jpg]
I have enclosed some before and after pictures. Enjoy!
Don
Cabinet before restoration
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...NY0068.jpg]
Cabinet after restoration
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...G_0003.jpg]
Before (close-up)
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...NY0069.jpg]
After (close-up)
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...G_0005.jpg]
Another After (close-up) (didn't see the dust until after the picture!)
[Image: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139...G_1298.jpg]