Silvertone restoration

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Phono-Phan
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Re: Silvertone restoration

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You saved this from just being a "parts" machine. Awesome job!!!!!!

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Re: Silvertone restoration

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Thanks everyone!

I don't think that I will ever do another restoration like this again unless it's either my machine / something special. This was a lot of work :lol:

David

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Re: Silvertone restoration

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Here’s a video. I also added a grill cloth.

https://youtu.be/7THSmhuvHTw

David
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Re: Silvertone restoration

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the best sounding Silvertone out there!

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Re: Silvertone restoration

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David, that machine was a goner... dead and ready to be buried or burned for firewood... What a great save, congrats. :shock:
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Re: Silvertone restoration

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Thanks everyone.

Let’s hope the drop off on Wednesday goes smoothly :?

David

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