Western Electric 495 BP

[Doug Rose]

This is one of Jan's Brimfield finds, it was a 295BA rebooted to a 495BP. Four coats of paint, and I think it is Ash underneath. This was a LOT of work but I am pleased with the result. There were actually Brass Cowbells under this mess....it rings LOUD on incoming calls....Doug

[RB]

Very nice!
How did you get it to look so clean?

[Doug Rose]

Citrus stripper let sit until it bubbles. Remove with medium steel wool. When clean use fine steel wool.  Polish the gongs with Brasso and a wire brush on a drill. Then Howard's clear restorafinish.

[Key2871]

That's quite a transformation. Looks better, what are you going to do with the inside of the door? I see orange numbers, is that what Ma Bell put on?

[RB]

Awesome.
I was with you up to the "Howard's"

[Doug Rose]

Howard's is the best thing. Does a fantastic job. I really like the light wood.

The door will remain black as it has the orange vermillion 495BP....Doug

[HarrySmith]

Looks great Doug! Nice cleanup. Maybe a wiring diagram would look good on the top half inside the door? Just a thought.

[Key2871]

It's kinda funny, how the paint will actually keep the wood in good condition, so when it's stripped off, it comes out so nice.

[oldguy]

Beautiful, you & Jan make a great team.

[Doug Rose]

Thanks Gary....she will not be happy...I am keeping it  ....Doug