I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who contributes to this site. I've never posted before but I've read a plethora of Fisher threads on AK.
That said, I'm almost finished installing a Metalbone kit on my 500-B. It's an early model 500-B in which the output tubes are in front of the transformers (rather than behind).
Looking ahead to additional restoration work I know I need to replace the remaining three can caps (I've already re-stuffed C79 and C88). The remaining can cap connections are in much tighter spaces with a larger number of connected components. For this reason I'm doubting my ability to adequately remove and reinstall those caps. While I'm open to Hayseed kits, I would prefer to restuff the original cap cans in order to preserve the original look of the receiver.
I know I've seen posts in which AK members provide help themselves or recommend specific shops. For this reason, does anyone have recommendations on where I could get this done in the Chicagoland area? Also, any recommendations on what I should expect for the cost of the work?
That said, I'm almost finished installing a Metalbone kit on my 500-B. It's an early model 500-B in which the output tubes are in front of the transformers (rather than behind).
Looking ahead to additional restoration work I know I need to replace the remaining three can caps (I've already re-stuffed C79 and C88). The remaining can cap connections are in much tighter spaces with a larger number of connected components. For this reason I'm doubting my ability to adequately remove and reinstall those caps. While I'm open to Hayseed kits, I would prefer to restuff the original cap cans in order to preserve the original look of the receiver.
I know I've seen posts in which AK members provide help themselves or recommend specific shops. For this reason, does anyone have recommendations on where I could get this done in the Chicagoland area? Also, any recommendations on what I should expect for the cost of the work?