[Hallicrafters] Paint

[Bill]

Duanne,

Thanks for the reply but I can't believe the SX-111 has been repainted.
It seems so original whereas the HT-37 seems so repainted.  The best way
I could describe the paint on the SX-111 not a crinkle finish,
not like the very old Hallicrafters black finish such as the SX-17
has (not as crinkly) but more of a slightly rough texture that is not
unpleasant to look at or touch.  It is definitely not glossy at all and is
a dark gray.  It is flat paint for sure.  I suspect it is original because
the case is painted inside and out.  Sort of like the Kenwood series of
paint on the TS-520 and 820 line but darker.

I will look at some more information on this.  Anything else you can find
I would appreciate it.  Again, I think the HT-37, glossy gray was repainted
not the SX-111.  It has a military look sort of????

Bill
K2WH

-----Original Message-----
From: Duane Fischer, W8DBF [mailto:dfischer at usol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 7:25 AM
To: Bill
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Paint


I am suspicious of that paint on the SX-111 Bill. Mine was a smooth finish.
Trying to do a so called ''crinkle' finish can be a real chore! I will do
some
checking with reliable sources and let you know what the real deal is.
Remember
this, the paint on all Hallicrafters is enamel!

DBF


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From: Bill <k2wh at optonline.net>
To: Duane Fischer, W8DBF <dfischer at usol.com>
Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] Paint
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 11:00 AM

Duane,

I have the matching SX-111 for the HT-37 and the paint on the SX-111 is a
rough finish.  Not crinkle but sort of like it has very fine grit mixed in
it.  The HT-37 on the other hand, I am sure was repainted.  It is smooth and
glossy.  Can an auto store match the gritty paint as on the SX-111?

K2WH

-----Original Message-----
From: Duane Fischer, W8DBF [mailto:dfischer at usol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 6:38 AM
To: Bill
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Paint


Bill,

Avoid Mike Shelton of Total Electronics. He has the formulas, but can not
make
any deliveries until June. I do not know what this guy's 'real' problem is,
but
he fails to keep commitments as a matter of course. Most unfortunate.

If you can get a decent sample from inside the cabinet, some auto parts
stores
have paint replication capabilities that are very impressive.

DBF


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From: Bill <k2wh at optonline.net>
To: Hallicrafters <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Paint
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 10:15 AM

Anyone know type, price and availability of spray paint for the HT-37
cabinet?

K2WH

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