[ARC5] T-18/ARC-5 schematic? And cleaning wrinkle paint?

[Peter Bertini]

I just picked up a T18/ARC-5 (AN-ARC-5 with the RFC in the PA section.)

It has several issues.  The entire area around the three octal sockets was
been rewired to accommodate a 6V6 and 6AG7, and an xtal socket was
mounted on the rear deck, near the power connector.  The power
connector is now a chassis mount 11 pin plug :(  I have a socket
that will work, but it is for the screen modulated style transmitters.
I assume it would be almost impossible to find the correct part?

All of the relays are missing.  The antenna post and ceramic insulators
were replaced with a SO-239.There are some other odd writing changes.

I might have a transmitter that could be a donor, but I do not have a good
schematic for this transmitter, and by comparison I can some wiring
differences on the PA sockets and in a few other areas.  I do not
have a good schematic for the AN-ARC-5, I do for my other sets. I
have a second T18 on the way,in unknown condition, and I am
 not sure of the exact model. If I can restore both, I'd fine doing so.

Except for the missing parts, extra rear apron holes, and wiring
issues, the cabinet is in very good condition and the black wrinkle
paint is also in good shape, but dusty and dirty.  And good
methods to cleaning the surface, and perhaps adding a bit
of shine to the paint so it looks like the unit just came out of the
box?

Also, is anyone making replica accessory covers for the receiver
front panel?

Some of the mods that have been done to 90 percent of the
receivers I own need to be reversed. I am not a collector,
but I'd to see these back to as original as possible.

Pete
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