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WFL vs Ludwig Speed Kings
Like one of these? http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Spring-Loaded-Center-Punch-Hammer/sim/B003DW8OCI/2 I always thought those were just for making ini...
13 years agoWFL vs Ludwig Speed Kings
I think you're right about the tapered pins...but on the one I'm currently working on, they won't budge in either direction. I've decided to just let...
13 years agoWFL vs Ludwig Speed Kings
It has also occurred to me that I don't really need to take the rocker/cam assembly apart, except for the convenience of bead blasting and painting. I...
13 years agoWFL vs Ludwig Speed Kings
I've worked on quite a few Speed Kings lately, and spotted the typical problems -- steel frame and pedal word, etc. But I've just encountered my first...
13 years agoSpeed Kings x 2 + rebuild options
No takers on these.... so they've been recycled. I'm spiffing up the footboard on one.... and the other one seems to be in pieces, too!! Cool1
13 years agoSpeed Kings x 2 + rebuild options
I've thought about going that route ... but I'm just about finished with restoring these. Time to move on to something else -- like those Ghost ped...
13 years agoAnyone tell me the official model of this Spurlok?
James -- I hope it works out for you. I see no point in keeping this stuff "secret." I've learned a LOT from people on this site....no charge! It's...
13 years agoSpeed King - ultimate cosmetic and mechanical resto!
I thought I'd try y'all before ebay... I made this one to be the top of the line cosmetic (and mechanical) restoration. I had the footboard polished....
13 years agoAnyone tell me the official model of this Spurlok?
Sure I'd like to share. After everything you guys have given me.....! Two tools that I use: One is a bench grinder with a brass wire wheel. The ot...
13 years agoAnyone tell me the official model of this Spurlok?
Thanks, Mike!! "It keeps me out of trouble...." ;)
13 years agoAnyone tell me the official model of this Spurlok?
I was indeed confusing the Atlas with the Hercules. Thanks!! Bowing
13 years agoAnyone tell me the official model of this Spurlok?
For some reason I thought the Atlas had the tubular legs... these are flat, and straight. Not doubting what you're saying, just expressing my, uh .....
13 years agoAnyone tell me the official model of this Spurlok?
I just listed a Spurlok on ebay... I don't know what model number, years produced, etc. Anyone offer info so I can be sure my listing is accurate? Thu...
13 years agoVintage Drum Hauler
Far out! I'd buy that in a heartbeat..... if only I could find my stash,man.
13 years agoGretsch USA Custom - vintage look Microsensitive throw off
I bought this from the original owner, who also sold the rest of the USA Custom bop kit separately. I think he said it was about 2 years old.... but,...
13 years ago