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GTE Automatic Electric 80 Fashion plate

Started by Western Electric 554, December 30, 2018, 10:11:08 AM

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Western Electric 554

I bought an GTE Automatic Electric model 80 Rotary desk phone on Ebay and the Fashion plate has a stain in the bottom and I wanted to find a new one online that I could print out to replace the damaged one. I was wondering if anyone here knows a website that I could print one from and also if someone has a Fashion plate they wouldn't mind scanning for me. I have attached a picture of what the Fashion plate looks like.

Thanks

markosjal

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Quote from: markosjal on January 21, 2023, 05:44:38 PMIs second pic a scan?


Guess we will never know, the OP is now a guest - is no longer a member - as of 4 years ago. I don't know why so it must have been by member request.

And, I don't recognize that ex-member as an active contributor to the forum.

markosjal

Looks like a 600 DPI scan . I have now posted a printable version of this here
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=27103.0
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Contempra

Quote from: markosjal on January 21, 2023, 07:52:51 PMLooks like a 600 DPI scan . I have now posted a printable version of this here
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=27103.0


Thanks Mark for the link, however, those photos in your link are not exactly like the top photo in the first post.


Jon Kolger

These show up on ebay from time to time.  The came in 10 or 12 different colors.  Years ago, when I worked I&R for GTE, I used to carry a folder on my truck with about 10 of these in every color.  That was a long time ago.

markosjal

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Contempra

Thanks Mark. I have a phone that accepts these cards but not the ones from the old link. Have a great day .

paul-f

For reference, here are some more topics with photos showing how the sets were originally packaged.

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=21336.msg218036#msg218036

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=3033.msg40733#msg40733

And from a post for some mats sold many years ago:


Visit: paul-f.com         WE  500  Design_Line

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markosjal

Quote from: Contempra on January 22, 2023, 07:14:52 AMThanks Mark. I have a phone that accepts these cards but not the ones from the old link. Have a great day .

Post a pic of what you have if it is different
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Contempra

Quote from: markosjal on January 22, 2023, 06:31:56 PMPost a pic of what you have if it is different

No need to post a picture , Mark , i was talking about the first picture up completely..I have a phone with the same card , but this phone has no quality at all . all gears are in plastic except the central wheel which retains the spring and the governor.