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Telephone Talk => Flea Market/Yard Sale/Antique Store/Thrift Store Finds => Topic started by: ..... on July 20, 2015, 11:31:14 AM

Title: My first metal 302
Post by: ..... on July 20, 2015, 11:31:14 AM
I picked up this 1946 Metal 302 with a button on a Kijiji on-line sale site. Had it shipped to me. I really don't know what to make of it. Was it stripped of some parts or was it supposed to be that way?
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: andre_janew on July 20, 2015, 12:16:29 PM
I'd say it has been stripped of the condenser, the induction coil, and the ringer.  The only parts inside are the dial, the switchhook, and the related wiring.  Have you opened up the handset yet?  There is a possibility that the receiver and transmitter elements could be gone.   It'd make a nice parts phone.  I hope you didn't pay a lot for it!
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Ktownphoneco on July 20, 2015, 01:18:04 PM
That's unfortunate.     I can't quite make out the year of manufacture, but it looks like something in the early 1940's.      I've never seen a push button like that before, and most likely an add-on by someone other than a telephone company.
If your interested in making it work, I can send you the proper induction coil, ringer and condenser.     They'll be a "mish-mash" date wise, but the correct type / model for that set.     You pay the shipping from K7P 1E1, and they're yours.

Jeff Lamb
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: ..... on July 20, 2015, 01:29:51 PM
Quote from: andre_janew on July 20, 2015, 12:16:29 PM
I'd say it has been stripped of the condenser, the induction coil, and the ringer.  The only parts inside are the dial, the switchhook, and the related wiring.  Have you opened up the handset yet?  There is a possibility that the receiver and transmitter elements could be gone.   It'd make a nice parts phone.  I hope you didn't pay a lot for it!

The receiver and transmitter elements are there. I did pay for it, but not a lot.
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: ..... on July 20, 2015, 01:45:35 PM
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Quote from: Ktownphoneco on July 20, 2015, 01:18:04 PM
That's unfortunate.     I can't quite make out the year of manufacture, but it looks like something in the early 1940's.      I've never seen a push button like that before, and most likely an add-on by someone other than a telephone company.
If your interested in making it work, I can send you the proper induction coil, ringer and condenser.     They'll be a "mish-mash" date wise, but the correct type / model for that set.     You pay the shipping from K7P 1E1, and they're yours.

Jeff Lamb

All the dates on what is there are 1946. That's a great offer Jeff, thanks. My Postal Code is K8P 2R8, I'm just down the 401 from you in Belleville. There is a possibility that the wife and will be going to Costco on August 1st. Maybe I could pick them up? If not, I can pay the postage.

Thanks again
Doug


Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Ktownphoneco on July 20, 2015, 03:03:12 PM
That works too.     I'll send you a personal message.

Jeff Lamb
Title: Re: My first metal 302 - UPDATE
Post by: ..... on December 13, 2015, 08:25:53 PM
UPDATE:

Jeff Lamb and I met up back in July/15. We had a talk about my first metal 302 and it was decided that Jeff would take on the task of the restoration of this much abused metal 302. Jeff took my phone and kept me up to date with his progress on the 302. He sent me e-mails with updated PDF files. Fast forward to December/15 and it's finished. I picked it up today and I can't believe that it is my phone, it's pristine. Jeff is a perfectionist and takes great pride in his work and it shows. I just can't say enough about Jeff. He is a true book of knowledge when it comes to restoring old phones. Thanks Jeff.

I attached some of the PDF files that Jeff sent to me and posted them with his permission. They show the passion that he has for his hobby.
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: wds on December 13, 2015, 08:41:07 PM
The restoration job is pretty amazing.  Beautiful phone.
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Buzby on December 13, 2015, 08:44:13 PM
Wow! That is an amazing restoration/resurrection job to my eyes.
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: WEBellSystemChristian on December 13, 2015, 08:48:55 PM
The restoration was...well...

Perfect.

I have never, ever seen anything that detailed, especially done to a regular metal 302!!!
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: HarrySmith on December 13, 2015, 08:50:39 PM
WOW! amazing job, looks fantastic!
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: ..... on December 14, 2015, 04:43:38 AM
Quote from: WEBellSystemChristian on December 13, 2015, 08:48:55 PM
I have never, ever seen anything that detailed, especially done to a regular metal 302!!!

Even regular phones deserve to be preserved.  :)
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: compubit on December 14, 2015, 08:28:49 PM
Wow!!!  Super job there!

Jim
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Mr. Bones on December 14, 2015, 09:17:18 PM
Extremely nice restoration job! Very educational, and inspirational, as well!

Enjoy your beautiful '46! 8)

Best regards!
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Pourme on March 06, 2016, 08:08:27 AM
Just WOW!....
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: cloyd on March 06, 2016, 11:33:58 AM
Doug,

Very meticulous work, well done!  Have you (or anyone on the forum) thought about conducting workshops on phone restoration?  I know there are woodworkers who give workshops to teach skills like inlay.  I think that phone restoration would be a natural.  I would love to spend a few days learning how to do some of the repairs that you documented with these photos.  Perhaps in association with a phone show.  Just an idea.

Tina Loyd
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: ..... on March 06, 2016, 12:09:47 PM
Quote from: cloyd on March 06, 2016, 11:33:58 AM
Doug,

Very meticulous work, well done!  Have you (or anyone on the forum) thought about conducting workshops on phone restoration?  I know there are woodworkers who give workshops to teach skills like inlay.  I think that phone restoration would be a natural.  I would love to spend a few days learning how to do some of the repairs that you documented with these photos.  Perhaps in association with a phone show.  Just an idea.

Tina Loyd

Hi Tina,

Sorry, but I can't take credit for the restoration of my phone. Fellow member Jeff Lamb (aka Ktownphoneco) did it for me. He lives about 45 minutes from me and I took it to him. I am just learning myself and Jeff has given me some information on restoration and buffing tips. Jeff is very meticulous when restoring telephones. I can't say enough kind words about the man, he has helped me in many ways.

Doug
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Southernphoneman on March 07, 2016, 07:10:14 PM
Now i have seen people here and there who just wash and polish plastics on the telephone and then call it totally restored, but this 302 is an example of what restored is all about, to Jeff Lamb you did a very beautiful job on this,hopefully others will see these photos and learn what a true restoration really is.
Title: Re: My first metal 302
Post by: Ktownphoneco on March 08, 2016, 03:00:02 PM
Thanks very much.

Jeff