Telefunken Console Stereo

        Rehab Process

      The compressed wood bottom was dry rotted and crumbling.

     Repairs were done to what could be fixed. I then added a new plywood bottom mounted from 

     inside the cabinet.

     Original components removed

    removed original finish and made repairs to the exterior

    New walnut wood veneer applied to the exterior of the cabinet

     

     New fabricated plinth to hold new phonograph.

     New fabricated faceplate to hold new receiver.

     Custom painted faceplate with striping design and bronze accent color to keep in the style of the               original era.

     Phonograph installed with plinth painted black.

    New stereo fabric applied. 

    Telefunken badge repainted to original colors.

    LED lights added with switches that turn on when lids are lifted

    Completed cabinet with dark walnut stain & satin polyurethane finish. Bronze paint applied to front            edge of top lids.

Mid Century GE Stereo Console - Resurrected

Above is the completed console. Below is the restoration process

GE Stereo console found in thrift store. This model has a optional wall mount feature or legs can be added. The hinges act as the wiring for the speakers which are built into the doors.

Front panel below stereo flips down for turntable access and record storage slot on left.

 Cabinet gutted of all components and parts.

 Cabinet stripped and repaired with wood filler where needed.

 Faceplate and housing for new stereo fabricated out of MDF

Veneer added to front of faceplate.

 Fabricated plinth for new turntable.

 Completed cabinet with dark walnut stain finish, new grill cloth and legs added.

 Completed console has Brik Instruments Amplifier and Internet Radio, Bluetooth Receiver, Ion Turntable with Audio Technica cartridge.

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Capital Console Re-Imagined

Capital Brand Console as received. Purchased on Etsy and shipped from North Carolina to NYC. Exterior cabinet was in decent shape. The wood is mahogany veneer with scratches and some small dents (typical for it's age) but no major chips or flaws.

Close up of cool Jetson's style metal legs. The grill cloth was a nice design but was to stained and dried out to re-use.

Interior lid up view of phonograph. The right side has a false lid that was screwed in place with no compartment or components underneath - but not for long.

Gutted view I

Gutted view II

Gutted view II

Right lid removed so a compartment can be built to house the stereo & amplifier.

 New veneer on top and front edges. Added platform to right side compartment.  New speaker board with router-ed cutouts for new speakers.

 Exterior cabinet stripped and sanded.

Stereo and amplifier housing fabricated with finished plywood.

Bezel for stereo and amplifier housing.

Housing and bezel fitted together.

Interior compartments ready for new components.

 Pro-Ject Debut Carbon phonograph & Brik Audio internet radio and amplifier.

Completed with new grill cloth.