[Hallicrafters] SX-101 Parts Needed

[Roy Morgan]

At 02:12 PM 5/31/2005, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
>On 5/31/05, Brian Cox <tcbrian at chartermi.net> wrote:
> > I'm trying to restore a Hallicrafters SX-101 and need the Main tuning 
> (Skirt
> > O.K. - Plastic chipped)
>
>Brian, someone recently began offering reproductions of this knob.
>Apparently many of the ones out there are chipped up, so you're not
>alone. Anyone have the information?

Yes, here is a post from the guy:
There may have been later posts.



>>Subject: SX-101/101A Main Tuning Knob
>>Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 16:29:01 -0500
>>From: "Langston, Mike" <MLangston at HCPRICECO.com>
>>To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
>>
>>Hello everyone,
>>
>>I have the prototype reproduction knob in my possession and it looks 
>>great. The dial skirt and weight attach to the back as they should with 
>>the existing screws (the dial skirt, weight and attaching screws need to 
>>come from your old knob). The knob will come with a new metal insert 
>>already on the front. It will also come with set screws. The set screws 
>>will be miniature screwdriver type but the original Bristol set screws 
>>can be swapped out from your old knob because the threads are the same.
>>
>>It will take about 8 weeks (I am told) to get the plastic knob and metal 
>>inserts produced (one guy is making the knob and another is making the 
>>inserts). I am ordering 50 and they will be sold at cost plus freight, 
>>first-come, first-served. I am keeping 2 for myself and giving one to 
>>Marshall Dues (when I return his original which is being used to make the 
>>molds) so there will be 47 available. I had expressions of interest for 
>>possibly 25 from the individuals copied above depending on price.
>>
>>If you want to reserve one (or more) of these knobs, send me $35.00 
>>(includes packaging and freight from me to you) for each one along with 
>>your mailing address. If you want digital photos of the prototype (next 
>>to an original), e-mail me directly. Please, no cash, credit cards, etc. 
>>a personal check is the easiest for me sent to:
>>
>>Mike Langston (KL7CD)
>>1933 Diamond Ridge Rd.
>>Carrollton, TX 75010
>>
>>972-939-7240 (home), 972-392-5336 (work) in case you want to speak with me.
>>
>>So there is no misunderstanding, this includes the plastic portion of the 
>>knob (bakelite on the original), the front metal insert and two set 
>>screws for the shaft. It does NOT include the dial skirt, weight or 
>>weight/skirt attachment screws, they have to come from your old knob.
>>
>>I had a few of you interested in a dial skirt. I have a quote for a 
>>silk-screened aluminum repro. (the original is brass and engraved). The 
>>minimum order is 25 and they will run about $25 each from me to you. I 
>>have one and it looks great but I can't justify the outlay necessary 
>>unless there are more of you out there interested. Let me know.
>>
>>73
>>Mike KL7CD


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