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47-1230 Finally Complete
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Hey Everyone, I finally completed my restoration of my 47-1230. I might do a bit more polishing etc, but it is virtually done now. I have refinished the cabinet, The radio works now and also the Phono works and plays 78 rpm records like a champ. Here is a picture of it. I wanted to thank everyone for all the help they have given to me on restoring this, without you I couldn't have done it. Warren

[Image: http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p721...165b97.jpg]
#2

Beautiful! Well done, Warren Icon_thumbup

Greg V.
West Bend, WI
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#3

Great looking radio. Very good sounding radio, too. I really like using mine. Good job and enjoy!
#4

Wonderful colors,
Great restoration!
What did it look like before?

Kirk

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#5

Beautiful job. How did you get the cabinet to look so good?
#6

Well Done, Looks Great !!!
#7

Sorry, I don't have a picture of it before. At the time , I didn't want to keep memories of what happened. It was my Fathers, he bought it new in 1947. It made it through a house fire and because of the heat and smoke damage it needed totally stripped and refinished.
#8

Very sweet, Dad would think it was brand spankin' new again!

Paul

Tubetalk1
#9

Thanks, Paul...My Father is still around, although he is 91 and getting some dementia.. I plan on taking it to him soon and show it to him working again, I think he will be very happy.
#10

Be careful, with dementia if he ever forgets unplugging it / turning off.....
#11

Beautiful restoration! Looks new.
#12

Warren, your 1230 is awesome! Congratulations!
Those are awesome radios! Let us know what Daddy Warrn says when he hears it again!

-Mars
#13

Excellent work! Beautiful radio. You'll get a lot of enjoyment from that set.

The artist formerly known as Puhpow! 8)
#14

Very very nice.
#15

Beautiful work. Congratulations.

John Honeycutt




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