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Chasis make overs - Fred Taylor - 01-05-2015

                       When restoring cabinets I like to redo the guts because most of what I get is rusted or in poor shape. I can buy them for a lot less money and that goes for the cabinet to. I enjoy repairing, and restoreing these radios, its no challenge for me if there not all jacked up.. But I do have my limatations .


RE: Chasis make overs - codefox1 - 01-05-2015

We all can see the pride and energy you have put into these restorations. It's a great hobby!


RE: Chasis make overs - fields 100 - 01-05-2015

(01-05-2015, 01:56 AM)Fred Taylor Wrote:         When restoring cabinets I like to redo the guts because most of what I get is rusted or in poor shape. I can buy them for a lot less money and that goes for the cabinet to. I enjoy repairing, and restoreing these radios, its no challenge for me if there not all jacked up.. But I do have my limatations .

What kind of paint are you using to paint the Zenith chassis?


RE: Chasis make overs - Fred Taylor - 01-05-2015

(01-05-2015, 07:28 AM)fields 100 Wrote:  
(01-05-2015, 01:56 AM)Fred Taylor Wrote:         When restoring cabinets I like to redo the guts because most of what I get is rusted or in poor shape. I can buy them for a lot less money and that goes for the cabinet to. I enjoy repairing, and restoreing these radios, its no challenge for me if there not all jacked up.. But I do have my limatations .

What kind of paint are you using to paint the Zenith chassis?

  I first use  automotive self  etching primer/sealer  and then believe  it or not Krylon hammered copper color for top coat.


RE: Chasis make overs - fields 100 - 01-05-2015

(01-05-2015, 09:18 AM)Fred Taylor Wrote:  
(01-05-2015, 07:28 AM)fields 100 Wrote:  
(01-05-2015, 01:56 AM)Fred Taylor Wrote:         When restoring cabinets I like to redo the guts because most of what I get is rusted or in poor shape. I can buy them for a lot less money and that goes for the cabinet to. I enjoy repairing, and restoreing these radios, its no challenge for me if there not all jacked up.. But I do have my limatations .

What kind of paint are you using to paint the Zenith chassis?

  I first use  automotive self  etching primer/sealer  and then believe  it or not Krylon hammered copper color for top coat.
Thanks Fred,

It sure looks like a real thing, not hammered paint, which is good.


RE: Chasis make overs - morzh - 01-05-2015

The very first is an AK.
Without the RF chassis (lucky you!) Icon_lol