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Hi Frank,

On 11-Aug-07, at 6:39 PM, LSF5275@... wrote:

> These days, finding a machine like that is getting tougher. I have
> restored twenty machines. Jerry Korb has probably done at least
> that many, maybe more. Streetly has done tons of them. It's a lot
> of fun but it is tedious work if you want it perfect. Once I have
> rebuilt the machine adjusting it can take 20 hours. But once it is
> restored and set up properly, routine maintenance is all that is
> required. I overhaul my own machine once a year in the spring
> because I lease it out and it gets on stage and recorded quite a
> bit. All of the machines I have redone sound better than they did
> when they were first made, because I have the time to make each one
> perfect.

I am quite familiar with your Lazarus project my friend. I watched
with anticipation the picture library and realized that such a task
not only is possible, but for me, mechanics and electronics geek that
I am, i'ts going to be a true joy! I am an absolute perfectionist
when it comes to that kind of stuff, and i'd be willing to spend
countless hours working on each and every part with much attention.
I've refurbished anything from antique radios to vacuum cleaners all
the way to a Pontiac Fiero GT '86 nearly back to showroom condition
(brake system on that thing is a monster!).

Consider that your Lazarus refusbishing project is one of the things
that moved me into investigating the possibility of having one of
these beasts one day. So you are responsible for my future financial
demise... LOL! ;-D

Anyway, i've started gathering plans and schematics left and right,
and I won't start gathering parts and stuff until I have a perfect
idea of what i'll be doing.

Thanks

Robert (hopefully a future 'tron owner)
>
> Regards,
>
> Frank