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Philco 60 Completed
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09-23-2008, 09:51 AM
Just finished the restoration of my first Philco radio and quite pleased with the results. Thanks to the members of this forum for their help along the way. The before and after pictures. Hope the images show.

[Image: http://harv.smugmug.com/photos/378711215_pCajn-L-1.jpg]

[Image: http://harv.smugmug.com/photos/378711262_joaLp-L.jpg]
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09-23-2008, 05:36 PM
Wow. Beautiful job. I think I'll just admire that for a few minutes...
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09-24-2008, 01:57 AM
Nice job! That's always a great feeling, isn't it Icon_wink
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09-25-2008, 06:26 AM
Thanks for the nice comments.
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10-12-2008, 11:41 AM
Sorry I'm late commenting...

Beautiful! Now THAT'S how a second version 60B should look! Icon_biggrin
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