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Most of these were veneer and didn't last but I had to have this! A friend mine in Alabama brought this one back to life for me a few years ago. She runs great now. I don't like owning things that don't work for their intended purpose. You just can't beat automotive laquering. Look at them Amber knobs and Big "Z" on the dial needle!
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