Finally Finished my 302

[Godfather367]

Here is my first WE 302 restoration. I lightly sanded the handset with 1000 grit sandpaper, then used rubbing compound and polishing compound with a buffing wheel. I sent the dial to Steve Hilsz in Arizona for rebuild (really nice guy) I bought replacement line and handset cords on ebay and installed them, stripped the paint from the body and fingerwheel, I had the body powder coated and repainted the fingerwheel myself. I used a laminate dial plate to replace the old one. I then went to the inside and totally cleaned all the components and polished up the brass bells. The only thing left for me to replace are the feet on the bottom. I might actually either have the fingerwheel powder coated, or just buy one already done.
The first picture is a before picture, the others are after pictures. The wooden base I have it sitting on is a vintage piece and has a phone directory that pops out on the bottom. I got two of these wooden bases at an estate sale, brand new, never written on, in the original box.

[persido]

You did a great job, the phone looks awesome.

Scot

[HarrySmith]

Great job! Looks great. 

[paul-f]

Wonderful!

The Directory/Note Pad adds a touch of class.

[Contempra]

Nicely done Mr. godfather.

[Dan/Panther]

Another treasure back from the brink.
Great Job.

D/P

[Greg G.]

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The wooden base I have it sitting on is a vintage piece and has a phone directory that pops out on the bottom. I got two of these wooden bases at an estate sale, brand new, never written on, in the original box.

Is there a manufacturer's name on the wooden bases?  Nice job on the 302!

[Godfather367]

Is there a manufacturer's name on the wooden bases?  Nice job on the 302!
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Here is a picture of the paper that was inside the box with the base. Don't know the year of this, but the paper shows it with a 302 on it, so I would think it's from around 40's or 50's.

[tallguy58]

Nice job!