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Zenith 809 lacquer color scheme?
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Hello Experts, 

I'm refinishing a Zenith tombstone model 809. It was once ZOWIE! looking. I hope to make it look good again. It must have spent time in a damp environment.  I'm having the front speaker grill chromed. I'm interested in some opinions on original lacquer colors. I've seen a few online photo of the radio that have perhaps been refinished. From the original finish, and I did document it, I can see a couple of tones as well as almost black on some trim and edges. I wonder if anyone has researched or has one of these Art Deco babies in excellent condition. I would appreciate some opinions. 

Thanks, 

Dave


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Zenith 809 lacquer color scheme? - by Sourbone - 02-24-2021, 04:09 PM
RE: Zenith 809 lacquer color scheme? - by Arran - 02-26-2021, 06:36 PM
RE: Zenith 809 lacquer color scheme? - by Arran - 02-28-2021, 04:05 AM



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