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TA-166U phone project

Started by foots, October 15, 2009, 04:03:10 PM

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foots

  Well, I guess its about time to get started on my Connecticut Tel. & Elec. desk phone. This thing needs a ton of work. I need to replace all wiring, the dial will need cleaning/adjustment, I'll need to replace the handset and both cords, and I'll need a dial card retainer. I'll try to get some good pictures of the guts later on. First on my list will be the wires. Is there any preferred place to get wires and spade connectors?
 Here is the Ebay picture of my phone untill I can take some better ones.
"Ain't Worryin' 'Bout Nothin"

bwanna

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well that is a cool looking set, joshua :)

have you ever looked here? phone co
http://tinyurl.com/yz3hfjv

actually this is the site i was thinking of. old phoneworks
http://tinyurl.com/ykgqle6

looking forward to progress reports ;)
donna

mienaichizu

it looks like your handset cord is still in good condition, maybe it only needs some cleaning

foots

  Thanks bwanna, oldphoneworks is in my faovorites list and I'll talk to them to see if they can be of some help.
  Ramil, the handset cord on this phone is the thick rubber ones the Signal Corps used and like most, it is cracked in many places. I'd prefer a straight cord for this phone anyway.
"Ain't Worryin' 'Bout Nothin"

mienaichizu

well, we will be looking forward on your next project, keep us updated