AE80 Restoration Project

[AET]

Hey all -

Long time no see! I've had a little time during the "slow season" to mess around with some phone projects.

I picked up this AE80 at an antique mall today for cheap (it was hiding in a Cortelco 2500 box)

After bringing it home, I cleaned it inside and out, lubed the dial, put an end on the hardwire cord, polished it up, and it dials/makes calls. I have to replace the ringer, but other than that, I think she's about ready.

The phone isn't perfect and has some scratches, but it looks much better than it did a few hours ago!

[AET]

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[Contempra]

Nice project . I have two AE80 since longtime and they work fine . The only thing i hate is to disassemble and reassemble them They are a bit complicated for my brain .

[AET]

I enjoy working on 500s/554s much more, personally! lol

Nice project . I have two AE80 since longtime and they work fine . The only thing i hate is to disassemble and reassemble them They are a bit complicated for my brain .

[Contempra]

I enjoy working on 500s/554s much more, personally! lol

Oh yes ! me too . They are uncomplicated, easy and durable. I'm happy to meet you here my friend .

[AET]

Glad to meet you, as well!

Oh yes ! me too . They are uncomplicated, easy and durable. I'm happy to meet you here my friend .

[FABphones]

Nice find and a bargain price. Good work.


(The thumbnails remain small when clicked on, this thread re posting images will help:
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=26102)

[AET]

Thank you! I can't resist a good price. It came in a Cortelco 2500 box, which was kind of neat, too!

Nice find and a bargain price. Good work...