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116B cabinet refinish done
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Barry Jones who is one of the recommended radio cabinet re-finishers on this site, did this one. The pics don't do it justice. I just can't get the right lighting with this camera. I need a nice sunny day for proper pics. Anyhoot, here it is. Can hardly wait to get the chassis back in Icon_mrgreen

Only before pic I have
[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/78634-1/116b1.JPG]


Without the flash
[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/79321-1/116a.JPG]

With the flash
[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/79323-1/116b.JPG]

The pics of the top and sides came out crappy! So, when a nice day comes along. I'll get pics with the chassis installed.

-Brian
If you collect or are interested in antique telephones, please visit Classic Rotary Phones
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#2

Very nice, Brian. Barry does great work. Those radios are beautiful when restored to their former glory.

Ed
#3

Barry Jones is becoming famous! Icon_smile Another fine refinishing job. Brian, your reminds me of how my 650B looked initially...and how it looks now after Barry refinished it.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#4

That looks great Brian. Where is Barry located? I can't find anything searching for recommended re-finishers on this forum. Did you send the cabinet?
I'm not sure I would dare mail my 90 across country, but I would love to see it's original beauty restored. Anyone know of someone with a good rep near Mpls?
How about a ballpark estimate for a cabinet with no veneer issues, only a few minor cracks in the frame?

Thanks

Phil aka Philbert Q. Desenex - Twin Cities, MN
#5

Phil, Barry is in Evansville, Indiana. Here's his email. mrtruetone////////aol.com. Remove the //// and add the appropriate @.

-Brian
If you collect or are interested in antique telephones, please visit Classic Rotary Phones
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php
#6

Phil

Barry lives here in Evansville, Indiana.

Any radio cabinet can be shipped successfully if properly packed... Icon_smile

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#7

Thanks guys. I suppose he has good packing advice. And of course it won't weigh a ton
sans chassis and speaker.I will have to give him a buzz.

Phil aka Philbert Q. Desenex - Twin Cities, MN
#8

Very, Very!, nice looking refin indeed! Is Barry using real orig type "nitro lacquers"? Just wondering? Regardless, he is doing very nice refins for sure!! Enjoy your fine Philco!! Icon_biggrin
#9

Hi Randal

Barry uses Mohawk lacquers.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN




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