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

[jphutch60bj]

I have used toothbrush with scrubbing bubbles, pure water and a sponge 
to rinse, Sun to dry.

On 2/15/2020 9:33 AM, Peter Bertini wrote:
> 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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