Refurbished Western Electric Model 500 Telephone- 1956
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I have just finished refurbishing a very nice Cherry Red Western Electric model 500 manufactured in 1956. 
This phone was detailed after receiving an inquiry from a potential customer through this blog site. I put together a “photo album” showing the steps I take in refurbishing a telephone. Please take a few minutes to view the “slide show”…..I think you will be impressed with the quality of my workmanship and the care I take in putting a beautiful working telephone back into service. Just think how many world events have transpired since this telephone was first put into use over a half a century ago!
Once again I would like to feature some work done by a friend and fellow collector, Jorge Amely of Simi Valley, California. Jorge recently refurbished a very nice, rare Mediterranean Blue Western Electric model 500. He has allowed us the opportunity to share some of his repair knowledge. It’s a great photo album. Thank you Jorge!
As always, I appreciate your comments on this subject or any other relating to Vintage Rotary Phones! Thank you.
3 responses to “Refurbished Western Electric Model 500 Telephone- 1956”
Posted: June 11th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Very nice photo display, Dennis. It really gives the site visitor a good idea of the steps you take to restore the phones that you collect and sell.
Posted: June 11th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
Thanks David for your comment. The photos here just touch on the actual detail work that is involved in turning a garage-sale telephone into a collector’s piece.
Posted: November 23rd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
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