This week in Dr. Dumpy’s OR…

[Lamontsdad]

A patient that needs a bit of TLC. This is a 60s Gretsch with great potential, but has endured a few surgeries by other doctors. She will be restored to nearly full glory by none other than Dr. Dumpy Flusterbottom.

Edges are nice here!

Here she is:

 

[Mcjnic]

Excellent potential there.
Good stuff.
Are you wrapping (shocka chocka ssss shaaaa) or staining or painting?

 

[Lamontsdad]

Wrapping in WMP. I will be aging it myself.

 

[Mcjnic]

That'll be very cool.
I'll be tuned in.

 

[Lamontsdad]

I will be using a pair of Die Cast hoops in this build. I am hoping this can go quickly.

 

[Mcjnic]

I stopped restoring vintage drums a few years ago.
If you've got the hardware, I've got a late 70s Ludwig snare shell (and WMP wrap I believe) sitting here taking up space.
I had it built out, but changed my mind and pulled everything ... then realized I had given away the hardware AFTER the fact.
Not the worst thing that's slipped my mind over the years.

 

[Lamontsdad]

I stopped restoring vintage drums a few years ago.
If you've got the hardware, I've got a late 70s Ludwig snare shell (and WMP wrap I believe) sitting here taking up space.
I had it built out, but changed my mind and pulled everything ... then realized I had given away the hardware AFTER the fact.
Not the worst thing that's slipped my mind over the years.

Wish I had the hardware.

Things like that happen a lot, as I can personally attest!

 

[Lamontsdad]

Lug removal surgery! Does anybody know what size screw affixes an old Gretsch lug to its shell? The lugs were installed while the paint was wet. Also- the missing screw likely was missing while the new “finish” went on…

Those holes are daunting!

 

[Lamontsdad]

Lugs came with the project and I just bought the hoops! I will use an INDe strainer and butt plate.

Any lead on what size screw goes in these lugs?

 

[Hulakatt]

Any lead on what size screw goes in these lugs?

Do I see some with the screws in them? Just take one down to your local hardware store, they should have a little sizing plaque for determining screw width and thread pitch.

 

[Steech]

A patient that needs a bit of TLC. This is a 60s Gretsch with great potential, but has endured a few surgeries by other doctors. She will be restored to nearly full glory by none other than Dr. Dumpy Flusterbottom.

Edges are nice here!

Here she is:
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Great name btw

 

[Lamontsdad]

First order is to remove the paint. Glue will not stick to paint. I will sand this off to avoid damaging the original silver sealer. Stripper would remove quickly, but will damage the inner seal. So, a sanding we will go…

 

[DBT]

Hey Dr.Flusterbottom , looks like we both have Patient’s looking to be healed . My Orphan pre label 61’ with original RB ( previously blue sparkle ) . Getting Antiqued with “Perfect Brown , instrument sealer and instrument lacquer . They’ll be brothers . Good luck .

 

[Lamontsdad]

Hey Dr.Flusterbottom , looks like we both have Patient’s looking to be healed . My Orphan pre label 61’ with original RB ( previously blue sparkle ) . Getting Antiqued with “Perfect Brown , instrument sealer and instrument lacquer . They’ll be brothers . Good luck .

That’s very cool. No extra holes or funny business?

 

[DBT]

Nope all clean . I saved the funny business for my free RB’s . This is a test for them . I sourced all the period correct hardware in VG condition except for the Batter hoop and Micro Sensitive Throw off which is new OEM . Everything else including the tension rods original like new . I just flew in this morning . Left my bike in Washington but I’m flying out in a couple of days to see my kid . I’ll start finishing this when I get back . Post pics of your progress . They will look very much like this when their finally done .

 

[DBT]

Lugs came with the project and I just bought the hoops! I will use an INDe strainer and butt plate.

Any lead on what size screw goes in these lugs? View attachment 577381

I think they are 8/32 but I’m using new vintage ones from Drums on Sale . They drive into the old lugs much better . My lugs came with the slotted round heads but I’m more interested in those lugs being properly threaded and tight . Note : make sure what ever you do that you use the proper length because there is a difference between the old slotted screws and the newer hex head RB’s . Very slight but the difference will leave you with lugs that aren’t fully torqued down and you will have to add a washer .

 

[Lamontsdad]

Nope all clean . I saved the funny business for my free RB’s . This is a test for them . I sourced all the period correct hardware in VG condition except for the Batter hoop and Micro Sensitive Throw off which is new OEM . Everything else including the tension rods original like new . I just flew in this morning . Left my bike in Washington but I’m flying out in a couple of days to see my kid . I’ll start finishing this when I get back . Post pics of your progress . They will look very much like this when their finally done .

That will be a fetching kit!

 

[Lamontsdad]

I think they are 8/32 but I’m using new vintage ones from Drums on Sale . They drive into the old lugs much better . My lugs came with the slotted round heads but I’m more interested in those lugs being properly threaded and tight . Note : make sure what ever you do that you use the proper length because there is a difference between the old slotted screws and the newer hex head RB’s . Very slight but the difference will leave you with lugs that aren’t fully torqued down and you will have to add a washer .

Thanks for that.

I have to determine whether or not the threads are done or just full of gunk on one lug. A screw won’t go in. I may have to do more surgery on that lug if it’s the former…

 

[DBT]

Thanks for that.

I have to determine whether or not the threads are done or just full of gunk on one lug. A screw won’t go in. I may have to do more surgery on that lug if it’s the former…

I have some additional info and pic coming if you go that route .

 

[Lamontsdad]

I have some additional info and pic coming if you go that route .

I will probably damp a cotton bud with acetone and see what the story is. I suspect that it’s just gunk; okay- HOPING that’s it’s only gunk!