[R-390] R-390A Front Panel restoration

[John Page]

If you wanted to DIY. Ace hardware "Ford Gray" is the green gray you need. 
John

John Page K4KWM
Hollow State since 1953
(ex W8PKU,N8BLB,NA8O)




>From: "TChirhart" <sparks at codepoets.com>
>To: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [R-390] R-390A Front Panel restoration
>Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:22:55 -0500
>
>Can anyone recommend where to get an R-390 front panel painted and
>re-lettered? It has the engraved panel. I have an Imperial 1963 that has
>the off Grey/Green front panel and I'd like to keep it the same color.
>The reasoning is that the 1956 vintage US Navy Destroyer I served 30
>plus years ago had these same receivers with the same color front
>panels. The rear of the panel could be used for color matching and the
>only part I want painted in the front panel and perhaps the edges and
>outer margin on the rear. This color scheme matches the LS-474 speakers
>which I have. This color is not the typical Battleship Grey that most of
>us are accustomed to seeing. What is interesting is that the interior of
>the tin can I was on pretty well matched this color as well. The color
>is typical of the R-1051 line. Thanks in advance. 73's to all. Tom K4NCG
>
>
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