E.A.R. Front Panel - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Radio Tech · 1st Nov 2019, 4:11 pm

I am in the process of restoring a E.A.R. record reproducer 1960, among other items that need attention which are the record changer deck is the front panel of which the gold lettering has taken a turn for the worse, I would like to know if there is someone or somewhere I can get the panel type faced. I am also looking to obtain another deck which is the Collaro Conquest one, any help appreciated.

best wishes

Ken

Edward Huggins · 1st Nov 2019, 5:47 pm

These rarely turn up on their own. You would have to buy another record player for this. What's wrong with the existing deck? Bear in mind that any "spare" deck bought now is highly likely to be faulty anyway...
The "1960" name plate can be cleaned all over first, removing any stain and ingrained content. Then you can fine brush some Humbrol gold lacquer into the etched plastic.

Radio Tech · 11th Nov 2019, 11:05 am

Many thanks for the tip on this Edward, I will get my art skills going again, at least it will make it a bit more presentable

Ken

Bookman · 11th Nov 2019, 4:09 pm

Hi Ken,
I would have thought that most of the modern sign manufacturers will have the necessary equipment to create a decal and corresponding printer needs. Won't be cheap; say £30ish but may be worth it?
I will eventually need a "Pam" gold decal and am hoping our local printer will oblige.
Regards
Joe

1st Nov 2019, 4:11 pm	#1
Radio Tech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 2,071	E.A.R. Front Panel I am in the process of restoring a E.A.R. record reproducer 1960, among other items that need attention which are the record changer deck is the front panel of which the gold lettering has taken a turn for the worse, I would like to know if there is someone or somewhere I can get the panel type faced. I am also looking to obtain another deck which is the Collaro Conquest one, any help appreciated. best wishes Ken Attached Thumbnails

1st Nov 2019, 5:47 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,328	Re: Front Panel These rarely turn up on their own. You would have to buy another record player for this. What's wrong with the existing deck? Bear in mind that any "spare" deck bought now is highly likely to be faulty anyway... The "1960" name plate can be cleaned all over first, removing any stain and ingrained content. Then you can fine brush some Humbrol gold lacquer into the etched plastic. __________________ Edward.

11th Nov 2019, 11:05 am	#3
Radio Tech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 2,071	Re: E.A.R. Front Panel Many thanks for the tip on this Edward, I will get my art skills going again, at least it will make it a bit more presentable Ken

11th Nov 2019, 4:09 pm	#4
Bookman Hexode Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Taunton, Somerset, UK. Posts: 318	Re: E.A.R. Front Panel Hi Ken, I would have thought that most of the modern sign manufacturers will have the necessary equipment to create a decal and corresponding printer needs. Won't be cheap; say £30ish but may be worth it? I will eventually need a "Pam" gold decal and am hoping our local printer will oblige. Regards Joe