"Rod" wrote in message
ups.com...
But what is the condition of the radio now? Perhaps in its "original"
condition, it is worthless, too. And perhaps worthless to you, but to
the restorer, maybe it becomes a thing of beauty and joy. Not
everything is tied to money. Remember that and you may get more
enjoyment out of the hobby!!!. That's my 2 cents worth.


That's right. And nobody is repainting pristine radios, anyway.

Frank Dresser

I do all my needed radios with matched paint. Sometimes its not cheap. For
instance, Hallicrafters SX-71 front panel and lower cabinet paint is $47.00
for a pint.

--
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
"Frank Dresser" wrote in message
...

"Rod" wrote in message
ups.com...
But what is the condition of the radio now? Perhaps in its "original"
condition, it is worthless, too. And perhaps worthless to you, but to
the restorer, maybe it becomes a thing of beauty and joy. Not
everything is tied to money. Remember that and you may get more
enjoyment out of the hobby!!!. That's my 2 cents worth.


That's right. And nobody is repainting pristine radios, anyway.

Frank Dresser

I have always found an off the shelf paint that will match or come so
close for every Hallicrafters that I have ever restored. Look before
you spend your money you might be surprised. As someone stated
Hallicrafters never used the same shade of paint twice it seems.



Ron WA0KDS






gkb wrote:
I do all my needed radios with matched paint. Sometimes its not cheap. For
instance, Hallicrafters SX-71 front panel and lower cabinet paint is $47.00
for a pint.

I did look an nothing came even close. I was doing a COMPLETE restoration on
this radio and wanted to do it as right as possible. Now all I have to do is
the white lettering using an ALPS printer and white lettering.

--
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
"Ron" wrote in message
...
I have always found an off the shelf paint that will match or come so
close for every Hallicrafters that I have ever restored. Look before
you spend your money you might be surprised. As someone stated
Hallicrafters never used the same shade of paint twice it seems.



Ron WA0KDS






gkb wrote:
I do all my needed radios with matched paint. Sometimes its not cheap.
For
instance, Hallicrafters SX-71 front panel and lower cabinet paint is
$47.00
for a pint.