Can I repair a broken case? - 07/29/10 11:49 AM
I just bought a great WE5302 at a garage sale. Unfortunately, one corner is broken and missing about a 1" chunk of plastic. Any suggestions on how to fabricate a new corner? I assume I will paint it after my repair.
For curious ones like Jeff, the 5302 looked like a 500 set. In the 50s, WE fabricated 5302s from old 302 stock by fitting them with a 500 look-alike case! Early 500s didn't work as well out in the country and retrofitted 5302s were also $3 cheaper than new 500s. WE also estimated they would save over $200,000 per year getting subscribers to opt for a 5302 instead of a 500. Fascinating trivia!
For curious ones like Jeff, the 5302 looked like a 500 set. In the 50s, WE fabricated 5302s from old 302 stock by fitting them with a 500 look-alike case! Early 500s didn't work as well out in the country and retrofitted 5302s were also $3 cheaper than new 500s. WE also estimated they would save over $200,000 per year getting subscribers to opt for a 5302 instead of a 500. Fascinating trivia!