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Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover
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07-04-2014, 08:41 PM
Had some time today so thought I would give this working radio a quick facelift. It just happens to be a Philco '68 Mustang/Cougar factory AM radio just like the one I used in my previous restoration chronicles. I didn't have a correct set of knobs but these Ford ones are as close as one can get to originals. I would have spent a little more time on the casing but didn't want the steaks to burn! Happy 4th to all!
Here are the before pictures (and no I didn't restore the plastic dial lens, it's in the recycling bin).

Craig R.


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Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - by VntgRads - 07-04-2014, 08:41 PM
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - by VntgRads - 07-04-2014, 08:42 PM
RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - by morzh - 07-04-2014, 08:47 PM
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RE: Quick Philco Car Radio Makeover - by VntgRads - 07-10-2014, 01:38 PM
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