Ground up on a 1060!

[SchoolDozer]

I almost forgot...I replaced the foam on the top. I have never seen a piece with the foam intact. So I am assuming it was foam type about 1/16 to an 1/8 high. So thats what I did. It compresses well so I shouldn't have an issue with the cover.

 

[hellohole]

That foam looks to be of the right size.

 

[albireo13]

what equipment do you use for sandblasting the metal parts?

Rob

 

[SchoolDozer]

what equipment do you use for sandblasting the metal parts?

I use a basic sears media hopper. I go outside behind the garage wearing safety goggles, and a leather welding glove on my left hand(for holding pieces), close my mouth really tight(sand ends up everywhere), and blast away.

 

[MisterFishey]

Wow, this is quite the restoration. You, sir, have an amazing attention to detail. I'll be watching this thread as more updates are posted. :yes:

 

[Big Tuna]

seeing this makes me want to do that to my 2275 or 2385, but I can't :cry:

My wallet won't let me and my soldering skills are about as good as water & oil mixing, heheh!

Great Job there!

 

[SchoolDozer]

Here are some more progress pics. Nothing much, kinda slow rolling. It is a lot of tedious work cleaning pots, and switches. I had to completely disassemble the power switch. Cleaned the contacts, painted the case, applied some lube, and reassembled. Works like it was brand new! Also painted the light shade. Both the switch, and shade were very rusty. Hopefully I will have the rest of the front completed by Sunday. Stay tuned...

 

[shimniok]

Very cool! Eager to follow your progress

 

[MWalt]

Cool resto! I only recapped my 1060 but I love it.

Keep us posted!

 

[FreeOrange]

Wow, that looks incredible so far! fantastic work!

 

[BrianR]

Very cool! Nice work on the details like the stamps and the dots of threadlocker. Will definitely be back to check the progress.

 

[SchoolDozer]

Update Update

:yes:Here are some more pics. Front end is done. Still have some soldering to do. I am going to work on the back next.

 

[SchoolDozer]

There are pictures somewhere out there

:scratch2:Wonder where they went? I'll try it again.....

 

[klutch]

this is so cool...I say STICKY!!

 

[Layoutpad]

Nice work. Can't wait to see her all finished.:thmbsp:

 

[rifftrax]

THAT, is really something! :tresbon:

Count me impressed.

 

[SchoolDozer]

Just wanted to say thanks for the positive responses :thmbsp:! I am starting to get that look from the boss:nono:. She thinks I might be spending to much time in the radio room:thmbsp:. I will finish!

 

[Shackman55]

That is magnificent detail work! I don't think I have seen that sort of restoration done on anything short of a 67' Shelby Cobra GT350. Hope it winds up sounding as good as it is looking. I have enjoyed my 1060 for a long time. May she rest in peace. Keep the pix coming and maybe some high res ones once it's completed.

 

[SchoolDozer]

So I have been working on the back cover.... There is rust all over it:thumbsdn:. I tried to do some touch up with some sanding, and an air brush. It looks ok, but not original. My plan is to scan it, clean up the scratches, and make a silk screen or some kind of template so that I can totaly repaint it:scratch2:. This may take me a while... If this works I could expand, and do other pieces. I could buy a doner off the bay, But I am trying to restore not destroy, and I am not lucky enough to find a perfect back only I wonder what happened to the original painting equipment, faceplates, parts, and supplies that were used to create a Marantz:scratch2:?

 

[Yankee Dog]

If you find a connection on the silk screening, man you would be opening some doors for future resto's.

Here's another thought, not sure if it would work, but a scan of the back and take it to a vinyl graphics/sign shop. They might be able to reproduce it as one big "sticker" or at least the lettering to apply to the newly painted back. Just thinking out loud.

Fantastic work, you should be really proud of it. I can't wait to see the completed project. YD