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Philco 623 cabinet restoration
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10-30-2012, 10:35 PM
Excellent! I swore I had a full can of Extra Dark Walnut tone finish for the sides and was all ready to start spraying but found it was nearly empty Icon_evil

Luckily, Radio Daze carries it so I'll order a can along with my decals Icon_smile While I'm waiting, I'll get back to soldering.
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Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by Bob Andersen - 10-26-2012, 12:54 PM
RE: Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by Arran - 10-26-2012, 10:37 PM
RE: Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by TA Forbes - 10-26-2012, 11:21 PM
RE: Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by Bob Andersen - 10-30-2012, 10:35 PM
RE: Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by Arran - 10-31-2012, 06:29 PM
RE: Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by Arran - 11-02-2012, 06:57 PM
RE: Philco 623 cabinet restoration - by Arran - 11-03-2012, 12:03 AM



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