[klondike98]

While I'm waiting for that new IF coil I started taking the cabinet apart so I can strip it.  The thin brass plates came up easily.  I actually was able to pull the brass brads out with my fingernails but I'm missing one brad.  I have the 3 metal plates for the front of the radio, but am missing one that belongs on the back.  That one will likely be hard to find.  It will be one of those things you put on your "watch for it to come up on ebay or show up at a swap meet" list.  I should be able to get the plates cleaned up so they look better.

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I was thinking the top of the set was a veneer but the more I look at it the more I think its a photofinish type of product that will come off when I strip.  We'll deal with that when/if it happens.  

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The grill cloth is in decent shape although very dirty.  Since Kenneth sells a reproduction of this cloth I think I'll put that into it.  I could probably sell the original cloth on ebay for ... $1000, $2000...??  

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If you recall from the beginning of the thread, the door on the left (facing the radio) was someone's DIY door that was better than nothing but not really very good when you look closely.  I'm hoping to do better...time will tell.

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