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Telephone Talk => Auction Talk => Topic started by: oldguy on August 10, 2017, 10:52:06 PM

Title: Ivory 354
Post by: oldguy on August 10, 2017, 10:52:06 PM
I won this ivory WE 354 on goodwill tonight for $9.00 + $15.23 shipping. I obviously haven't received it yet, but it looks ok. Will need lots of cleaning & some bleaching. I was thrilled with the price. Does anybody know where to get ivory cloth coiled cords, I need a few & haven't been able to find any.
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: cihensley@aol.com on August 10, 2017, 11:24:35 PM
Congratulations! You might try restore the current cord through a number of techniques shared in postings on this Forum.

Chuck
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: LarryInMichigan on August 11, 2017, 06:40:14 AM
That's a great catch.  I have mostly given up on the goodwill site.  I used to get deals there, but over the past few years, nearly everything I see sells for well over its value.  This phone apparently was an exception.

I would try to clean and recoil the existing cord.  Surprising results can often be obtained with a bit of effort.  The phone itself should clean and polish nicely.  Be careful when removing the dial from the shell.  They are often stuck tightly.   We will be awaiting pictures of the results.


Larry
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: Pourme on August 11, 2017, 07:35:13 AM
Good for you, Gary!...I like those wall phones. I have a black "birthday phone". What is the date? I agree, I'd attempt to recoil the cord as well. Keep us posted.
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: HarrySmith on August 11, 2017, 09:08:29 AM
Nice! Great find at a Great price! Congrats!
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: Doug Rose on August 11, 2017, 10:55:21 AM
Soaking the Ivory thermoplastic parts in a 50/50 bleach water solution will do wonders. You cannot leave it I too long, take the parts out when they are the color you like.  Cover vermillion and metal with Vaseline to save dates and keep the metal female screw connection in good shape

I did this years a ago to an Ivory 302 years ago. The comparison was shocking.


I think I have a NOS Ivory curly cord still in its wrapper.....someplace  8).....Doug
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: oldguy on August 11, 2017, 11:17:33 PM
Doug, if you want to sell the ivory cord, let me know.
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: Doug Rose on August 12, 2017, 08:27:54 AM
if memory serves  >:(....I bought this from Odis for a project that I never completed or can remember. I think  :P I paid $35 for it. It is yours for $35 to your door.  I tried navigating OPW but I couldn't find one.....Doug
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: Pourme on August 12, 2017, 01:04:11 PM
I'm not trying to sell the cord for Doug but that would make that phone!....
I'm good at spending other people's $$$! :)
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: Doug Rose on August 12, 2017, 01:13:40 PM
Benny....your $10 will be in the mail  ;D
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: Pourme on August 12, 2017, 01:18:26 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Ivory 354
Post by: oldguy on August 12, 2017, 11:23:26 PM
Thanks Doug, PM sent.