An A-300 restoration Chronicle

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Very nice progress. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks,
Grill day 3...
More leveling and building. I ordered a full sheet of the veneer and it will be here next week.
I have cut out all the grill bits and I will prep it tomorrow.
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Grillin time is almost over...

I finished the grill frame and just have to wait for my sheet of Circassian Walnut in the mail.
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OldRestorer wrote:Grillin time is almost over...

I finished the grill frame and just have to wait for my sheet of Circassian Walnut in the mail.
Wow, that came out really nice. :shock:
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I have followed Oldrestorer since he joined the Antique Radio Forum and you will not find an more enthusiastic member! He has saved some radios that I would never have thought could have been restored. He will tackle anything. I like to see anyone have fun at what they are doing. I have no doubt that this Edison will turn out great.
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I wish you lived next door to me. You'd be my new best friend. :shock: :) :)
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:lol:
Hey Cliff,
I knew there could not be 2 Hearsedriver's out there...
Thanks for the support in this. The enjoyment is all I look for and when it goes right it is even more fun!
I want to do this unit justice so I ill give it my all +1. There is nothing like 4 hours creating pieces from the reverse side of the grill.

Jerry,
I am always happy to help if you need something.
It may take some time since I have about 80 radios, record players, and Tv's in que :roll:
Come on warm weather!

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OldRestorer wrote::lol:
Hey Cliff,
I knew there could not be 2 Hearsedriver's out there...
Thanks for the support in this. The enjoyment is all I look for and when it goes right it is even more fun!
I want to do this unit justice so I ill give it my all +1. There is nothing like 4 hours creating pieces from the reverse side of the grill.

Jerry,
I am always happy to help if you need something.
It may take some time since I have about 80 radios, record players, and Tv's in que :roll:
Come on warm weather!

Kirk
Hey Kirk- I actually see some floor there so you'd better stop slackin'! :lol:

Is that an early 1960s Magnavox suitcase changer?
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Yes it is a Magnavox but it is the transistor model..
I just finished it this week too.
Here is a before shot
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