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Christmas came early!

Started by HarrySmith, December 13, 2016, 09:22:39 PM

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HarrySmith

In the form of 4 metal 302's. Two are from 1937! A few weeks ago my wife said to me, I really don't know what you like or want in phones, how can I ever get you any? I told her I would show her. A couple of days later a member of ATCA posted these for sale. I forwarded it to her with a note saying this is what I like. Today they showed up. I could not be happier. The 37's need a little work but that is why there is 2 metal parts phones. I figure after I restore the 37's I can still put together 1 good metal 302 for sale. Pictures below.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"


Pourme

Merry Christmas Harry!...

Like MY wife would ever buy me a phone....much less a four pack!

Benny
Benny

Panasonic 308/616 Magicjack service

TelePlay

Nice four pack.

Any of them vented?

Doug Rose

Harry....Merry Christmas..let's see the inside of the '37s......great gift!....Doug
Kidphone

Slal

Good you have someone who understands.

"Another phone?  What do you want with all those things!"   :)

Merry Christmas!

--Bruce

HarrySmith

#6
Thanks Guys! I will get into them this weekend and will post more pics as I get them.

John, yes I have 2 vented 37's, 1 with an E handset & 1 with a F handset.

All 4 are early metal. In my group picture the center 2 are the 37's, notice the short ears, wide cradle & small plungers.

New pic of the vents below.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

Nick in Manitou


HarrySmith

#8
Time for pictures!
First up is the earliest, 5-37.
This one has the E1 handset which is dated 1937. The condenser bracket is broken so that will have to be replaced.
More pictures in the next post.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

HarrySmith

#9
More of the 5-37.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

HarrySmith

#10
Next up is the 7-37.
This one has a hole drilled in the front. Not sure how I am going to attack that. Anyone gat a ringer on/off switch to stick in there? Also has a F1 handset from 1959. Did someone here have a 1937 F1 for sale not long ago?
More pictures in the next post.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

HarrySmith

#11
More of the 7-37.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

HarrySmith

#12
Now the 2-38. This one may end up for sale as it has a correct dated dial.
More pics next post.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

HarrySmith

More of the 38.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

HarrySmith

#14
Last one from 1-39.
This may be a parts donor for the 37.
More pics next post.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"