[Jukebox-list] Rockola 1428 Questions

[Ruth B]

Hi everyone,
 
I'm working on a Rockola 1428 and I have a few questions:
 
1.  I'd like to redo the glitter on the "bursts" on the backdrop behind the record stack and the turntable.  It's so black that I can't even tell what color or colors it is supposed to be.  Does anyone know - if so, could you please list the colors looking at the jukebox, going from left to right?  Also, it looks like there are some small round circles that had glitter too?  Does anyone have any ideas for the best way to take this backdrop off to redo it?
 
2.  I've seen some pictures of 1428's where the cap on the record tray stack is a shiny green color.  Mine is a matte black.  Is this some sort of a piece that attaches to the top, or is is just glossy green paint?  Does any one know how it was originally done?
 
3.  Right now it has a 51-2 and is playing original 78's.  I've heard some say a 51-1 is better for repro 78's, which I may get sometime.  Just wondering what folks on this board think is better for repro 78's - can I keep the 51-2 for them?
 
Thanks in advance for any advice, and I know I will have more questions as I slowly work on this jukebox.  This list looks like a great resource for help! - Mike
 
    
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