new GPO 706 two tone

[Tom B]

Hey Scot
Just looking for the black version at the right price now

[Tom B]

Well - here's the two tone grey and brown. I 've done the conversion wiring and it works well apart from when connected to an ADSL filter when I can hear the pulses while dialing. Something new to learn....

[gpo706]

Nice pics.

May I be so impudent to ask if its a Frankenphone, or do you think the differing greys on the set are due to "sun weathering" and the different plastics used?

Also the fingerwheel might be a repro, its a lot more sharp/straight around the edges and fingerholes, I have a few of these I have fitted to 700s in place of clear ones, they are excellent but any original ones I managed to get are slightly more rounded off.

The repro dial card makes me think it might be a repro wheel as well.

So what colours are you looking for now to complete the set? LOL

S.

[Tom B]

Hi Scot
I think the majority of differing shades are due to sun weathering. The phone appears to be a 1962 model. The dial card was put in by me - I had a couple of new repro spares lying around. The 'original' was under the opal - an 01 London number.

Colours? Don't get me started

[GG]

If there are repro fingerwheels in colored plastic that are that good, I'd like to know where to get them.

I have a couple of 706s around that could use some spare parts like that.  Also handset cords, base feet, and so on. 

[Owain]

I doubt it's repro, but it might have been 'frankenphoned' from a non-GPO PBX extension phone dial.

[gpo706]

If there are repro fingerwheels in colored plastic that are that good, I'd like to know where to get them.

I have a couple of 706s around that could use some spare parts like that.  Also handset cords, base feet, and so on. 

Here's the folks to see:

http://www.abdyantiques.co.uk

http://www.gpospares.co.uk

http://antiquetelephones.co.uk

[gpo706]

Well - here's the two tone grey and brown. I 've done the conversion wiring and it works well apart from when connected to an ADSL filter when I can hear the pulses while dialing. Something new to learn....

That's nothing to worry about, I get the clicks using my Pana 616, just enjoy it as an "aural" experience.

Doesn't affect your dialing out.

[Tom B]

That puts my mind at rest

[Tom B]

Here's the GPO family - numbers stable at the moment All conversion wiring done, all ring beautifully, and will take their turns as daily drivers.
The laquer red phone did lose a little material when broken, but it glued back together well enough. I don't think I'll buy a replacement shell. It's 50 years old -we all have life scars.

[AE_Collector]

I have always wanted a pair of those two tones! Next time I'm in UK I'm going to try to find one of each. They were available in 706 and 746 models?

Terry

[Owain]

I have always wanted a pair of those two tones! Next time I'm in UK I'm going to try to find one of each. They were available in 706 and 746 models?

Terry

Standard 706 colours

The 746 was identical. There were a few other colours for special purposes, marketing events etc.  A monotone brown 8746 was added in 1980-something when the Plug and Socket 8xxx versions were introduced.

Manufacturers may have also produced other colours for use on non-GPO private systems or for export. Telephone Rentals had an operation in New York that used standard 700-type telephones made by Ericsson Telephones Ltd.  These look identical to the UK product except that the number ring surrounding the dial has 6 MNO and 0 Operator markings.

[gpo706]

Hey - thats excellent repair job with the red, as you say a litttle scar, I can only see a slight scratch on the body, nice one!

The guy from gpospares.co.uk has e-mailed me back I asked for a quote on an alpha-numeric black finger wheel surround, a pair of dark and light green 706 blanking buttons, and a brown line cord, he says he will post the items on approval to myself, and prefers a cheque as he says Paypal are getting expensive in sellers fees.

Nice guy, he send the bits first and waits for a cheque, amazing service, recommended seller.

The green blank buttons complete my 706 green Frankenphone, the other bits used for some cosmetic jobs on a black and the 710 grey, which has a light grey (not brown) lead on it.

What I have been looking for is a Topaz Yeillow case kit to "redress" another 706 scrapper that works fine but needs a presentable body/handset.

[gpo706]

Just got a BIN black watch receiver and a black body swap case, so thats one scrapper sorted.

[Tom B]

Scot - got photos?