[Hammarlund] A Hammarlund newbie says hello.

[larryasp]

You might try an appliance repair shop for a little knob for the clock -
similar to the ones used on the old stove timers.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Roberts" <crgrbrts@verizon.net>
To: "Hammarlund" <hammarlund@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 6:32 PM
Subject: [Hammarlund] A Hammarlund newbie says hello.


> Hiya fellas!
>
> I've just purchased an HQ-170A as a winter restoration project. It's my
very
> first Hammarlund (I've wanted one since I was a novice back in the early
> '60's) and am anxious to get to work on it.  It's alive, but needs a lot
of
> cleaning and cosmetic refurbishing and -- probably -- a few components to
> bring it back to specs. As it is, all functions, uhh, function though it's
a
> bit noisier and a little less sensitive than my Collins 75S-3. Most
> under-chassis components, including the caps, appear to be original and
most
> of the tubes are Hammarlund branded, so this old gal's held up pretty
well.
> Some re-capping and re-tubing may be in order. The chassis is filty, but
> there is no corrosion anywhere and it cleans up very nicely with a little
> Green Stuff and elbow grease. One weld on the cabinet has let loose and
the
> case needs repainting, but it's undented and complete.  The bezel's
> scratched up and the front panel needs to be touched up in a couple of
> places, but the front largely in good, original condition.  And -- all the
> knobs are original and intact -- except one.
>
> And that leads me to my first "want list".
>
> The only knob that's missing is the little guy on the switch under the
> (inoperative) clock.  Does anyone know a source of this knob and, for that
> matter, repair of the Telechron clock itself? (I'm sure that's a question
> asked very frequently). I've ordered a new cover for the timepiece, but
> would like to get the clock operating, if possible.
>
> Also, does anyone sell cabinet hardware? Most of the original hardware has
> apparently been lost. I'm sure I can assemble a set, but I thought that
> original bits might be available from someone.
>
> I also need a few tube shields, though a check on Ebay might yield some.
>
> Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and ask about parts sources as I
> start my Hammarlund adventure.
>
> Happy Holidays and 73,
>
> Craig, W3CRR
> Silver Spring, MD
>
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