[Boatanchors] Plugging Chassis Holes

[David Knepper]

>From personal experience, I had to "plug" two meter holes that were on the 
meter assembly of a classic Collins 20K broadcast transmitter.  This 
assembly is aluminum which required an aluminum welder expert.  You cannot 
tell the refinished panel.  Oh, yes, the cost was nearly $90.

In my opinion, if you have a classic radio, then, quit messing with body 
putty, JB Weld, etc., take the panel to a professional car body shop to get 
the job done right.

In the past, I restored a Collins 30K-1 transmitter that some "idio" just 
had to drill holes for, I suppose, ventilation.  I used a MIG welder, then 
ground the surface and applied a little body putty before repainting the 
cabinet in Saint James Gray Wrinkle.

A classic radio preserving is certainly worth a few buck to have a 
professional doing the job.

David Knepper - W3CRA/W3ST
Collins Radio Association
www.collinsradio.us
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Kraemer
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 12:50 PM
To: L L bahr  ; Boat Anchors List
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Plugging Chassis Holes

Lee
I cut a piece of metal exact fit and try to ping it a few places with a
punch around the perimeter to hold in place
Then I solder it in place all around the seam
Clean and polish and it is done, secure, depending on finishes involved can
be almost transparent repair
Paul K0UYA


-----Original Message----- 
From: L L bahr
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:35 PM
To: Boat Anchors List
Subject: [Boatanchors] Plugging Chassis Holes



How do you guys PLUG steel chassis holes when refurbishing an old radio?  I
have been epoxying a backer plate inside a chassis and then filling in on
top with steel epoxy, then sanding and painting.  This seems to work well
unless you have obstructions underneath and can live with a visible plate
inside the chassis.

Is there a good way to do this without a backer plate?

Lee, w0vt
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