Since they don't come up too often, I grabbed a recent AE95 Panel Phone off of eBay for $19.99 plus shipping.
It will need some cleanup, as well as a new vinyl panel (picked up some adhesive-backed vinyl at Michaels tonight for $2.97 for a 24x48" roll, so I can make my own... - I do have a mint in box with a complete set of unused vinyl for a template).
Also, the switchhook will need a little work, as the pivoting pin is bent, and the contacts on the pileup don't engage properly when the switchhook is engaged...
I like the these - not as slick as the Western Electric with the retracting cord - but a nice phone, none-the-less.
Jim
Pictures (3rd try...)
Nice project phone Jim. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Jim,
The AE 95 in copper is nice also , plus you will need to get one in touch call also. 8) stub
Jim are you sure the pin is bent and hasn't just worked it's way loose and is trying to leave the scene?
Terry
Hats off to you sir. Looks very nice!!