Where to buy coloured line cord ? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

richwk1 · 12th Aug 2009, 1:16 pm

Hi guys, me again thanks for the help with my last query (changing a 746 dial surround) i have another question, i have been given a two tone green 746 it has not been converted to a modern bt plug so question 1 is where can i buy a colored line cord to match.
Question 2 it looks like somebody has cleaned it with a scrubber lots of very fine scratches and quite dull in places.
Is their anything that will remove these and bring back it's shine, otherwise it is very goo nick, no chips or cracks.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Rich

Darren-UK · 12th Aug 2009, 1:29 pm

Coloured linecords are available from here. Alternatively, rummage around some boot sales; the green 746 isn't rare and can often be had for a couple of quid - especially if scruffy.

Re the scratches; Silvo will do it, followed by a wax or spray polish and a good buffing. Perspex polish also does the job, even though the cases of these telephones aren't of that material.

The telephone will need converting for PST and I guess that will be your next question

. Information on how to do that is available via the 746F/L link on this page.

Nickthedentist · 12th Aug 2009, 1:38 pm

Rich,

Is the original line cord present? If so, it is sometimes possible to fit a modern plug to it. Let us know.

Nick.

richwk1 · 12th Aug 2009, 2:45 pm

Hi Nick, no the original line cord is missing. I don't suppose it matters what color a new cord is as i am going to use this phone as a test subject to learn how to rewire and fit correct transistors, clean and generally make a complete pigs ear before trying it on anything decent...

richwk1 · 12th Aug 2009, 2:49 pm

Thanks Darren for the link much appreciated....

12th Aug 2009, 1:16 pm	#1
richwk1 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 80	Where to buy coloured line cord ? Hi guys, me again thanks for the help with my last query (changing a 746 dial surround) i have another question, i have been given a two tone green 746 it has not been converted to a modern bt plug so question 1 is where can i buy a colored line cord to match. Question 2 it looks like somebody has cleaned it with a scrubber lots of very fine scratches and quite dull in places. Is their anything that will remove these and bring back it's shine, otherwise it is very goo nick, no chips or cracks. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Rich

12th Aug 2009, 1:29 pm	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Wher to buy colored line cord ???? Coloured linecords are available from here. Alternatively, rummage around some boot sales; the green 746 isn't rare and can often be had for a couple of quid - especially if scruffy. Re the scratches; Silvo will do it, followed by a wax or spray polish and a good buffing. Perspex polish also does the job, even though the cases of these telephones aren't of that material. The telephone will need converting for PST and I guess that will be your next question . Information on how to do that is available via the 746F/L link on this page.

12th Aug 2009, 1:38 pm	#3
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,858	Re: Where to buy coloured line cord ? Rich, Is the original line cord present? If so, it is sometimes possible to fit a modern plug to it. Let us know. Nick.

12th Aug 2009, 2:45 pm	#4
richwk1 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 80	Re: Where to buy coloured line cord ? Hi Nick, no the original line cord is missing. I don't suppose it matters what color a new cord is as i am going to use this phone as a test subject to learn how to rewire and fit correct transistors, clean and generally make a complete pigs ear before trying it on anything decent...

12th Aug 2009, 2:49 pm	#5
richwk1 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 80	Re: Where to buy coloured line cord ? Thanks Darren for the link much appreciated....