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45 Lowboy Grille Cloth Question
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10-01-2015, 06:53 PM
(10-01-2015, 10:05 AM)stangbuff Wrote:  ...I have a 45 Lowboy...I believe I read here that the cloth was only produced for a limited period of time.

The pattern used in the 45L and a few other 1935 model Philcos was never reproduced by anyone.

Quote:Kenneth at Richmond Design made a couple of recommendation: Soldier Gold and Gold Diamond. Are these considered acceptable substitutes by Philco aficionados?

Gold Diamond would be a very good substitute, I think. Icon_thumbup
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45 Lowboy Grille Cloth Question - by stangbuff - 10-01-2015, 10:05 AM
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