ovalboy
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Post by ovalboy on Oct 3, 2017 13:33:14 GMT
Hi folks. New here, new to this machine. I'm doing a resto on it, it turns on and cools, but the power cord desperately needs replaced. Upon inspection, it appears I can take the wood strips off the underside to access the controls, but before I dig too deep, I'd like some input from someone who has done this already. What all is involved in replacing the power cord on my globe top? ...apparently I can't figure out how to add photos properly either.... ![]() |
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Post by blackhorse on Oct 3, 2017 14:44:52 GMT
Photos:
You have to click the "reply" button on the top far right of the reply window. You can't post pics from "Quick Reply".
Having done that, there's a button "Add Attachment" at top right of the new "Create Post" window that comes up.
That gets you a "Add Files" button. Note file size 1 MB max. (You can take a screen grab of your photo, that is almost always less than 1 MB without having to use photo software).
I'm sorry, I don't know about removing the wood trim on a ball top-- .
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Post by coldspaces on Oct 3, 2017 16:41:06 GMT
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ovalboy
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Post by ovalboy on Oct 3, 2017 19:10:35 GMT
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ovalboy
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Post by ovalboy on Oct 3, 2017 19:11:08 GMT
well, they're sideways, but there ya go. My globe top.
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Post by blackhorse on Oct 3, 2017 20:08:40 GMT
well, they're sideways, but there ya go. My globe top. Sideways is a software thing. Which means, as a matter of definition, I'm helpless. At least the actual pictures are correct; Thank You. |
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Post by ckfan on Oct 5, 2017 21:58:08 GMT
Welcome to the forum! I like your globe top. Please do be careful with the lines as coldspaces said. One bend too far and you will be gassed out! Also, check the underside of the cabinet. Those cabinets tend to rust out near the legs. Wouldn't want to have to attach a peg leg.
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Post by elec573 on Nov 17, 2017 6:50:59 GMT
Was wondering about final product sense I just picked one up .
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ovalboy
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Post by ovalboy on Nov 21, 2017 13:13:17 GMT
Finally getting some more work done on this thing. Got it opened up and was amazed at how pristine the inside of this CG is. No corrosion at all. The sauder joints on the power cord looked like the just came out of 1935. Speaking of which, I did find a date stamp on the bottom of it from August 1935. Anyway, replaced the power cord, replaced the insulation with all new pink stuff. Rolled it back over and after it sat for a couple days, I plugged it in last night. It fired right up and started cooling. That's just amazing to me. |
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ovalboy
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Post by ovalboy on Nov 21, 2017 13:18:10 GMT
Here are a few more shots. The stamped serial number, the manufacture date, and a teaser of what it's going to be. No rot, no rust on this thing anywhere except some surface rust on the top of it. Amazing. |
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Post by rick on Nov 21, 2017 16:28:24 GMT
Looking good so far. Hunter Green? What's going on with the missing paint on the side? Putting a logo there or what?
Surprised someone hasn't made one look like a Tardis.
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ovalboy
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Post by ovalboy on Nov 21, 2017 18:08:47 GMT
I'll keep you posted with updates. Yes, a logo is going there. I'm restoring this for a family member.
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Post by Travis on Nov 21, 2017 19:32:38 GMT
Did you remove the liner and replace the insulation?
This model is notorious for the bottom rusting from the inside.
It looks nice in green.
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Post by csulaguy on Nov 22, 2017 3:24:44 GMT
Did you remove the liner and replace the insulation? This model is notorious for the bottom rusting from the inside. You mean like this one? This one has probably seen better days! ebay monitor top |
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Post by Travis on Nov 22, 2017 3:51:22 GMT
WOW
Yes, like that one. The CG's are built very light weight compared to their CK brothers.
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