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    Posted 12 years ago

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    NotsoGirly
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    Purchased this off Craigslist for $60 & in the process of restoring it to be used for a linen chest. I had to remove some screws to replace the straps and discovered they were square!

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    1. trunkman trunkman, 12 years ago
      Nice old trunk -- rare to find them with the leather straps intact. Need any help with the restoration let me know-- good luck and thanks for the post!
    2. NotsoGirly NotsoGirly, 12 years ago
      I'd love any advice I can get!! I've cleaned up the wood with Murphy's oil & pre-stain conditioning and it looks great so far! Any idea where I could get new leather straps & how to eliminate the musty smell?
    3. BHock45 BHock45, 12 years ago
      Nice find...welcome to cw!
    4. trunkman trunkman, 12 years ago
      You can order new handles from BRETTUNS VILLAGE TRUNK SHOP and a few other places. I put a fabric softener dryer sheet in my trunks and they help a lot. There are a couple of other ways like leaving them open in the sun for a day or two.
    5. NotsoGirly NotsoGirly, 12 years ago
      Open as in outside? My only issue is I'm on a 3rd floor apartment. I'll try the dryer sheets now!
    6. trunkingforfun, 12 years ago
      That is one of my favorites. I heard leaving a bowl of vinegar in it with the lid closed for a few days.. also, coffee. Looks like fun.
    7. DoorCountyTrunks DoorCountyTrunks, 11 years ago
      I have the twin to your trunk - mine is heather blue/grey, but missing the two top-straps and its key. Does yours have a working lock? If so, is there a key-number or code on it? Maybe that will help me identify what I need to buy. Thanks!

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