Another Zenith "bugeye" restoration

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by decojoe67

Very nice job Bob. You've given me, and I'm sure many others, great tips. Your making me want to go pick-up a blue and white version of the bug-eye that a friend has for sale! It's woking and complete, but I would have to try to make or find the brass inserts for the knobs. They're missing.

If it was my set, I would clean off the glue residue and spray paint the centers with bright brass spray paint. It would look better than just the bare knobs.
Then, if you get the proper inlays, it can be easily undone.

[compucat]

Two of the small knobs on the middle set are sticking up a bit far. Is this supposed to be that way? Beautiful sets, though. Makes me want to get one. I love metal cased Zeniths.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by compucat

Two of the small knobs on the middle set are sticking up a bit far. Is this supposed to be that way? Beautiful sets, though. Makes me want to get one. I love metal cased Zeniths.

I thought so too.
They're made of soft plastic and can be trimmed shorter.
You guys sure are picky, picky.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by compucat

Two of the small knobs on the middle set are sticking up a bit far. Is this supposed to be that way? Beautiful sets, though. Makes me want to get one. I love metal cased Zeniths.

I have no idea. I figure the owner of the sets can swap them around or trim them as needed.