Another Completed Radio Cabinet

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Here is a picture of the radio 100% complete. I usually don't get pictures with the electronics back in them, but I was at the radio shop picking up more cabinets, and it was still there.
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Stunning!

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Gezzz, that looks fantastic Al,

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Wow...That thing is beautiful!!
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Thanks to all.

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a very nice accurate restoration of a beautiful old radio. Nice work AL ! it looks perfect.

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Zenith 8S661 repaired and refinished, with electronics installed. I don't usually get to take pictures with the radio back in the cabinet.
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Once again Al, another extraordinary cabinet. What is the story on this one?

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No exciting story on this one. It was in pretty good shape. The veneer on the top needed to be replaced due to water damage from plant pots and missing veneer. I did a box diamond type of pattern on the top, although, it is more of an elongated box. The photo finish was in poor shape in some places, so I had to be a little artistic, not my forte', but it came out fine. The walnut veneer is all natural, and the poplar was stained.

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The photofinish is notorious for flaking off on the 1942 Zenith cabinets like this one. Did you hand-paint the grain pattern back on or did you make the finish on a decal paper and transfer it?

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