[Johnson] The Johnson Production Figures and Question about Painting

[Freeberg, Scott (STP)]

I've heard rumors that there were occasional Desk KW's made as late at =
1963.  I might have heard this from my buddy Ed K0BKA or the guy I =
bought my desk option from. =20

Since we're on the subject of the awesome Desk KW, my desk option is =
disassembled at the moment.  It needs to be repainted as it was =
subjected to a new paint job, brown/gold, by Steelcase in the Johnson =
factory when they (Steelcase) came in and modernized the old furniture =
with the new colors.  Or at least thats how the story was told to me by =
the desk seller. After it was sold off, some 12 year old kid loaded 'er =
up with stickers :)))  I'm thinking I'll have to have the desk bead =
blasted, primed, then painted.  ALso need new lineolum.  Not sure where =
to have the desk painted.  I checked with a couple of auto body places =
and if they returned my call, it was at least $800.  I also checked with =
a nostalgic desk company who professionally restores old metal desks.  =
$1000.  A couple guys suggested I get the color matched and some spray =
cans loaded and spray it.  Well I don't know about that.  Lets just say =
I'm not the worlds best painter.  Any thoughts

Speaking of Desk KW's, if anyone's interested, I have the RF deck from a =
Desk KW that is for sale.  This is the removeable high power amplifier =
deck with front panel, that plugs into the pedestal.  Contact me off the =
list if you're interested. =20

73, Scott WA9WFA