Original Knobs vs Repros Question

1/10/2009 3:49:37 PMJohnny

Hi all, I would love to get the original 4 knobs for this Zenith 6-S-223 but Parts2Many is asking $100 for them and that's a little spendy. Larry Bordonaro of Old Time Replications can supply a set of 4 repros in wood simulated (I imagine plastic) for $38 which includes shipping. Much more reasonable price but I'm a stickler for originality. Has anyone had experience with these repros? Are they fairly nice looking?
I ask because I got a set from another company for a Philco and they were pretty much junk. Wouldn't fit the shaft they were designed for etc. Thanks for any input you may have on this.
Johnny

1/10/2009 4:15:39 PMTerry F

The only source for original knobs that I know of is Dave Frush at www. parts2many@aol.com.

You already tried that.

Repros can be found occasionally on eBay.

Check this link for another source:

Good luck.
Terry F

http://www.alanjesperson.com/gn_repro.htm#Zenith%20Reproduction%20Parts

1/10/2009 6:48:58 PMG. Berg

Try GREAT NORTHERN ANTIQUES (in Minnesota) they specialize in Zenith restoration and parts

:Hi all, I would love to get the original 4 knobs for this Zenith 6-S-223 but Parts2Many is asking $100 for them and that's a little spendy. Larry Bordonaro of Old Time Replications can supply a set of 4 repros in wood simulated (I imagine plastic) for $38 which includes shipping. Much more reasonable price but I'm a stickler for originality. Has anyone had experience with these repros? Are they fairly nice looking?
: I ask because I got a set from another company for a Philco and they were pretty much junk. Wouldn't fit the shaft they were designed for etc. Thanks for any input you may have on this.
:Johnny
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1/10/2009 10:43:14 PMDan

:Try GREAT NORTHERN ANTIQUES (in Minnesota) they specialize in Zenith restoration and parts
:Great Northern does a good reproduction-Best when replaced by a complete set.
Dan
::Hi all, I would love to get the original 4 knobs for this Zenith 6-S-223 but Parts2Many is asking $100 for them and that's a little spendy. Larry Bordonaro of Old Time Replications can supply a set of 4 repros in wood simulated (I imagine plastic) for $38 which includes shipping. Much more reasonable price but I'm a stickler for originality. Has anyone had experience with these repros? Are they fairly nice looking?
:: I ask because I got a set from another company for a Philco and they were pretty much junk. Wouldn't fit the shaft they were designed for etc. Thanks for any input you may have on this.
::Johnny
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