USS64K
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« on: January 17, 2010, 08:20:35 pm » |
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Hey All !
Been lurking for the past week and then purchased a 1975 Cavalier USS-8-64K for $250.00. It works great and only issues are a few cosmetics that I intend to address shortly. A special thanks to Josh Loman who has been answering questions for me off line over the past week. I'm looking forward to learning alot from you all. Don't be surprised if I have a TON of questions, a few of which may be completely obvious to others. I've attached a couple photos. First, the way it looked when purchased yesterday and the other after I removed the woodgrain with a heatgun. (a hot tip / pun intended) My girls got the first two sodas out of it and I snapped a quick photo.
Can you all tell me if the exterior items on the front of the machine I purchased were also available in chrome? If so, where might I purchase them. Some were either missing or buggered up. The other ones are in black and I'd prefer in chrome. Are there other Cavalier models that used the same pieces interchangeably?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Cheers!! Mark aka USS64K
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USS64K
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2010, 08:26:02 pm » |
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Pic number 2
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scalebowler
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 08:26:39 pm » |
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If the black parts are made of metal you might be able to have them chrome plated. Some one on here might have the parts that you are missing.
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USS64K
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 08:33:19 pm » |
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Two of the four could probably be chromed. Other two would need to be purchased. Crossing my fingers that I'll get some lead to pursue. Trying to do this on a budget so it may limit my options. We'll see...
Thanks for your reply.
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tkaz
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2010, 08:42:57 pm » |
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I've got a USS64 parts machine in the garage, I can't remember what parts I have available, but I can help you out with the chrome. I'll head out to the garage tomorrow after work and take some inventory/
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Kilroy
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2010, 08:49:13 pm » |
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Welcome to the club. =)
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!"
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Creighton
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2010, 08:51:57 pm » |
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Welcome to the board! Some CSS parts are chrome and interchange.
Creighton
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USS64K
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2010, 08:55:59 pm » |
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Cool!! Thanks for the info. I'll just have to find some in good condition that'll work on mine then. I'll keep on the look-out.  |
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USS64K
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2010, 08:57:16 pm » |
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TKAZ,
That would be cool!, Thanks. Let me know what you find.
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2010, 10:12:18 pm » |
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Here's a picture of the machine we have at the Fire Department. I hope it helps.
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