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Early Grill Cloth: AR-1, AR-3, AR-2 & 2a (before Linen)


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Is there a source for the early AR's grill cloth types? I don't mean the classic, standard linen cloth...

Specifically, I'm restoring a pair of AR-2a's that no longer have their original grilles. So I'm looking for a pair of the early AR-2 & AR-2a grills or a source for the early grille cloth ("salt & pepper" cloth).

While I'm at it, is there a source for the AR-1 & AR-3 early grill cloth types as well (pre-linen)?

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There have been threads on this before (saran) if you want to look thru some of the past posts on the board here. JKent has some good ideas on what's out there. When I get a minute I will look back to see if I can find the latest discussion on it.

Oh wait, here is a little from one of mine I remember. http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Board/index.php?showtopic=8220

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Here is a "For Sale" thread for the polypropylene material used on the 1 and 3, with a link to discussion.

I may have some left. PM me if you need it.

Kent

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Thank you all for your responses.

David, I found several threads by searching "Mellotone" in the AR section of this forum. Thank you. I agree the Mellotone DF7022 fabric looks pretty close in structure to the AR-3 fabric.

Pat, I'd never seen the Etsy link, which I appreciate. But I don't see anything quite like the original AR-2a fabric there.

Kent, I'm afraid I don't see a link in your post, did I miss it?

My primary search is for the AR-2/AR-2a grill material. And sadly I've not seen anything quite like it yet as a reproduction.

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