genek Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 My first new speaker restoration project in several years. AR-3a's, serial numbers 44502 & 44587.These almost got parted out on eBay.They will need woofer refoam/possibly rebuild, new pots (originals were removed and replaced with Rube Goldberg Radio Shack L-Pad panel bolted to the outside), cabinet finish and grill cloth. Condition of caps still unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife edge Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 My first new speaker restoration project in several years. AR-3a's, serial numbers 44502 & 44587.These almost got parted out on eBay.They will need woofer refoam/possibly rebuild, new pots (originals were removed and replaced with Rube Goldberg Radio Shack L-Pad panel bolted to the outside), cabinet finish and grill cloth. Condition of caps still unknown.Good luck! Anyway, I can't understand why a speaker has to go ruined in the years, it's so easy to mantain it in perfect condition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genek Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Here they are, fresh out of the box. Still picking styrofoam out of them.Cabinets are actually in better shape than I expected from the seller's photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife edge Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 It seems they need only refoam of the woofer (except maybe for some recap ).But these ar3a look really good, compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genek Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 It seems they need only refoam of the woofer (except maybe for some recap ).But these ar3a look really good, compliments!The grills are also hosed, the cabs need chips and scratches filled and surfaces re-oiled, and someone did this to them when the original pots went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife edge Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 ... and someone did this to them when the original pots went.Oh my God Well, good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genek Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 After two weekends of work. Woofers are out for refoaming. The funky RS L-pad level controllers hve been removed and their leads marked for ID, but I still have not suited up and dug out the fiberglass to access the crossovers to install the replacement controls. I originally thought I was going to have to sand and refinish and would end up with that "brand new out of the box" look, but after repeated buffings with rottenstone and lemon oil here's what the cabinets look like. I have patched and regrained the biggest chips in the veneer, and have decided to just polish over their few remaining blemishes, let them remain as-is and not completely obliterate their history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tonedeaf Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Your woodworking skills are great. Looks like a fun project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genek Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Your woodworking skills are great. Looks like a fun project!Thanks. It is fun, at least the cabinet work is.The rest of what has to be done, not quite somuch fun, probably because a knife or a soldering iron in my hands can be somethingof a ticking time bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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