[Collins] refurbished s line

[Carey Lockhart]

thanks for all the comments and i tend to agree with you bob. thats why i
asked. i feel that i have a very reliable set now BUT...to a collector it is
worthless. i really have no plans to sell. i was building them to be
keepers. live and learn hihi.

carey, kc5gtt

On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 9:14 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw at blomand.net>wrote:

>  Carey:
>
> From your descriptions, I'm sure you have made great improvements in the
> appearance and operation of the Collins equipment.  As I see things, the
> negative side of your project is the fact that the equipment is now far from
> original.  From my viewpoint, as one with a Collins S-Line, most folks and
> collectors view original parts, original materials and such being greatly
> preferred.
>
> Surplus Sales of Nebraska has one of the best sources for original Collins
> parts, although they seem to be a bit expensive.    In my case I purchased a
> couple of "junker" items just to have a source for original knobs, feet,
> jacks and such.  My station refurbishment took years in the making as a
> search for parts was very time consuming, however the result is 100%
> Collins.
>
> Based on the CCA grading system, I view that you have actually de-valued
> the equipment.  Of course, for one that wants a good looking radio and one
> that works well then what you've done is mostly positive.
>
> You asked and this is just my opinion.  And you can see my station on
> QRZ.COM <http://qrz.com/>.
>
> Happy Holidays
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Carey Lockhart <kc5gtt at gmail.com>
>  *To:* Collins at mailman.qth.net
>  *Sent:* Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:08 PM
> *Subject:* [Collins] refurbished s line
>
>  hello all,
> now that i have finished i ask this question. i traded for a s line that
> was not in very good shape. so i started the process of fixing them back up.
> there where many things i have done including
>
> - removing mods and patches
> - i repainted the cabinets with the paint from surplus sales of nebraska
> - replaced the non collins feet with the feet from advanced optics limited
> - also had 3 knobs that where not original, replaced them with the pointer
> knobs from           advanced optics limited
> - touched up all the pointers on the knobs with bright white paint
> - repainted the model numbers on both dial escushions
> - re-caped the 75s-1 32s-1 and the 516f-2 with the kits that ke9pq offers
> on ebay
> - replaced the rca jacks on the rear that had been replaced with wrong type
> picked up originals from surplus parts of nebraska
> - changed the incandescent bulbs out to my white frosted LED bulbs that i
> offer on ebay.
> - changed main pto knobs back to non spinner
> - touched up alignment on both tx and rx.
>
> still need to change the inlays, tx meter and all tubes. so after all of
> this my question is did i do to the value of my s line. the operational
> performance 100 % better than when i had received the gear. cosmetics is
> about 75% or more better. so i am wondering what sacrifice s did i make on
> the collector and resale value of my gear.  i took my time and did
> everything neat as i could. all opinions and comments welcomed.
>
>  Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT
> kc5gtt at gmail.com
> www.kc5gtt.com
>
>
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Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT
Boerne, Tx. 78006
www.kc5gtt.com
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