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Philco 49-506 refinish
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Started on a Philco 49-506 awhile back.  Here's a summary of the progress on refinishing it.

AS RECEIVED:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1o5mkjkjlgh0bd....jpg?raw=1]

TOP AS RECEIVED:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7rbncxjzwzl1x5....jpg?raw=1]

DISTRESSED SIDE FINISH:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/svxo35n7eklq1m....jpg?raw=1]

CLEANED UP:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/e716pyjbz3r12n....jpg?raw=1]

STRIPPED:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/syb8ibrwkwhq2n....jpg?raw=1]

TONED THE BASE, SANDED, LACQUERED, SANDED, LACQUERED, RUBBED OUT:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rq834pcfkp6zu8....jpg?raw=1]

TOP:
[Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2u4hot5zrpwjue....jpg?raw=1]
#2

Flying Wedge is a sharp looking radio for sure, and the fact that you did not alter it adds to the value.

I like it. At some point I will get me one.
#3

Not a big fan of these radios but I kinda like it restored.
I may have to rethink and own one. It will kill 2 birds with one stone.
I get the radio and mike gets to own the chassis for a while Icon_lolIcon_lolIcon_lolIcon_lol


Oh and great job!

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#4

I hate restoring Transitone chassis. I do not like restoring hot chassis or floating ones in general.
But I like the looks of certain AA5 and such radios, so I compromise.




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