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Philco PT-69 (Done), 38-62 (Done) & 41-22CL Resto Chronicles
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04-10-2014, 05:48 PM
I had amazing weather today and after all my work and stuff I finished my Philco 38-62.

I waxed the heck out of it with Johnsons Paste wax and buffed her out. Put the chassis and speaker back in and cleaned the bakelite knobs with soap and water. Then gave them a shine with Brasso.

Here she is:
           
Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
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RE: Philco PT-69, Philco 38-62 & 41-22CL Resto Chronicles - by OldRestorer - 04-10-2014, 05:48 PM



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