Your Restoration Project

[Brad]

Well, I can't flaunt the chrome and glass of the hot rod set, but here is one of my humble rescues. This one came to me in a box of broken pieces. The only thing I had to get was new grill cloth.

The last picture is one I think I am going to tackle this winter. I don't know what brand it is, but I got the whole pile for $5, so it just might be fun.

[tarheeltinkerer]

Brad, awesome work!

For the jukebox folks, here is a Seeburg trashcan model for sale: http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ele/1871590813.html

And one of those 100s: http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/atq/1898972676.html

[gramophone78]

Brad........what can I say....Your hired!!!!! .That was a great job you did on that restore.There is nothing like the feeling of taking a piece and bringing it back to life (at least to me) and for someone in the future to enjoy and care for.
Tarheel.......That "TC" even though it's a model #147 or late metal wood grained cabinet.They just don't command much $$$$.They are just not a great 78 rpm machine looks wise.However,you could never beat Paul Fuller's designs...."Wurlitzer's king designer".The Seeburg "G" is nice but that blue paint has got to go!!!! .A word of caution to anyone on this forum and my last "juke" entry regarding "jukes" (because I really want to see other wonderful "Phono" restorations.
If the Juke is under 500.00 and you like the look and it is playing,you should not go to wrong.If you are spending more than that......do your homework first.Certain makes can be real dogs and very problematic.There are also some wonderful people in the field that are alway's willing to help.
Sean,your not highjacking at all.Jukes are "Phonographs" .I did replace the rubbers on my "ABC" and run it very light.Sounds like you and I are tuned into the same things!!! .

[OrthoSean]

Well, now I can chime in about a phonograph! Brad, I just picked up a 1-70 which has pretty well trashed grill cloth in it. Hard to tell by your pictures, but I'm assuming your grill was able to pop off since the side of the cabinet was off, right? I've taken mine somewhat apart to see how the cloth can be replaced and the horn is pretty much glued into the cabinet and that grill isn't coming off as far as I can see. Am I correct here? I'd hate to have to rip the whole horn apart to replace the cloth, but it seems I may have to...

Sean

[schweg]

If you take the motorboard off, I think the grill and cloth slide out & upward vertically

[Brad]

It has been a while, but I believe Schweg is correct. You should be able to remove it without having to remove anything other than the motor board.

HINT: If you were to look at the grill frame in place without any cloth, there is a wide band across the top that is visible. If you use glue that soaks through the cloth, you will see it.

(If you hadn't guessed, that is the second grill cloth I installed )

[OrthoSean]

Thanks, guys, that would be SWEET if that's all I have to do! I've got a really nice piece of original Victor cloth I salvaged from another ortho grill, so I'm anxious to get that replaced once I finish cleaning up the machine. They're nice and I was surprised at how decent it sounds with a nice sealed tonearm and a rebuilt #4 on it.

Sean

[Brad]

Sean,

Speaking of restorations, a while back on the old board you showed pictures of impressive 78 changer that had a large carriage that moved horizontally. I can't recall the make, but I remember wanting to see it in action.

Did you ever get it working?

[OrthoSean]

That's my Seeburg Home Library. It's still in storage. I haven't got the space to tear into it yet. Hopefully some "stuff" will be gone from the garage soon enough so I can get a start on it. Should be pretty easy once I have some space. I'm anxious to get it running too!

And thanks again for the info on the 1-70 grill. It does come out that way, but mine is naturally kind of stuck, so I'll coax it out a little at a time.

Sean