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Re: GE Novalux

Postby jab8356 on Tue May 28, 2013 8:07 pm

It sure would be nice if Photobucket would load the pic I'm clicking on. :rob: No wonder so many people say that site sucks!

EDIT: Tried again and the site is now cooperating. Very nice restore Mark!!!
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby mcha9797 on Tue May 28, 2013 9:36 pm

Here it is hooked up temporarily to the controller.

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Back in service. :yes:
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby khardy on Tue May 28, 2013 9:38 pm

Good job Mark! :hello:
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby LarryC39 on Tue May 28, 2013 10:33 pm

mcha9797 wrote:I didn't paint the back's of the reflector's yet, I wanted to see what they looked like with a mild cleaning. I kind of like them the way they are, :yes: and I haven't figured out what I want to use to fill the back of the socket's. :scratch:



I usually just spray mine with Wal-Mart flat black. For the sockets, I hear they sell black sealing wax still. I just get a tube of black silicone caulk and start pumping away.
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby vaughn on Tue May 28, 2013 10:36 pm

Man, that looks sweet. Green and polished brass is simply timeless. Very nice job, congratulations Mark nice signal :thumbsup:
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby mcha9797 on Wed May 29, 2013 2:55 pm

Thanks everyone for all the kind words and advice during this project. :hello:

This signal was really in pretty good shape when I got it, so the restoration was not that difficult. No rain today so I was able to take it outside for some more pictures, here's some before and after shots.

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While I really like my CH D Deco, this one is going to take over as my favorite signal. :yes:
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby jab8356 on Wed May 29, 2013 4:42 pm

mcha9797 wrote:Image



I see you haven't got your truck fixed yet. ;)
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby mcha9797 on Wed May 29, 2013 4:49 pm

jab8356 wrote:
I see you haven't got your truck fixed yet. ;)


They ordered the parts, I'm trying to work out a schedule that would allow me to be without a car for 5 day's. :scratch:
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby Crunge98 on Wed May 29, 2013 4:57 pm

Looks good Mark :thumbsup: :drool:
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Re: GE Novalux

Postby Magnetboy on Wed May 29, 2013 4:58 pm

WTF??? Are you leaning your truck up against that beautiful Novalux??? :shock: :shock: :shock:
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